How many free food pantries are there in Syracuse, New York?

Feed America's directory lists 60 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Syracuse, New York. Every listing is verified against federal, state, or community data sources.

Do I need to qualify or apply for free food in Syracuse?

Most food pantries in our directory are walk-in and free — no income proof, application, or appointment needed. A few specialized programs (like WIC) require eligibility verification. Each location page tells you what to bring.

What hours are food pantries in Syracuse open?

Hours vary by location. Many pantries operate 1–2 days per week, often weekday mornings or Saturday mornings. Always call before visiting — hours can change with no notice. If a pantry shows "Open Now" on our site, that's based on its published schedule.

Can I get food today in Syracuse, New York?

Call 211 first — it's free, 24/7, and the dispatcher can route you to a pantry open right now or to an emergency food box. Soup kitchens (which serve hot meals) also operate same-day in most cities. We list both on this page.

Are there mobile pantries in Syracuse?

Mobile pantries are pop-up food distributions that change location week to week. Look for "mobile pantry" tagged listings on this page — they include the upcoming distribution location and time.

Is Feed America affiliated with the local food bank in Syracuse?

Feed America (feedam.org, EIN 92-1761881) is an independent 501(c)(3) directory. We are not affiliated with any local food bank. We aggregate publicly-available data from food banks, USDA, HRSA, and community sources to make finding help easier. For full nonprofit disambiguation, see /disclosures.

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FoodBank of Central New York

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7066 Interstate Island Road, Syracuse, NY 13209

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Food Pantries in Syracuse, NY

FoodBank of Central New York

Assumption Church

Basilica of Sacred Heart FP

Belle Grove Missionary Baptist

Blessed Sacrament Outreach Food Pantry

Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities - Cathedral Emergency Assistance - Food Distribution Center

Catholic Charities Eastside Food Pantry

Catholic Charities Syracuse

Church Of The Holy Family Food Pantry

Church of the Holy Family Food Pantry

Church of the Most Holy Rosary Food Pantry

Elmwood Interfaith Food Pantry - Food Distribution Center

First Ukrainian Pentecostal FP

Food Bank CNY Pantry

Food Bank of Central New York

Gifford Street WIC

Grace Episcopal Church FP

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Holy Trinity Church

Hopps Memorial CME Church

House of Providence Fresh Foods

Liberty Resources at The Living Room

Northeast Community Center

Onondaga County Department Of Health - Food Distribution Center

Open Pantry at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Downtown

Our Lady Of Peace

Our Lady Of Peace Church Food Pantry - Food Distribution Center

PEACE Inc. Emma L. Johnston Southside Family Resource Center

People's Equal Action and Community Efforts

Prince Of Peace Missionary Food Pantry - Food Distribution Center

Saint Lucy's Food Pantry - Food Distribution Center

Salvation Army Syracuse

Samaritan Center

Samaritan Center

Southside Interfaith CDC

Southwest Community Center Food Pantry

St Patrick's & St. Brigid's Food Pantry

St Paul's Episcopal Church Outdoor Open Pantry

St. Lucy Catholic Church

St. Mark the Evangelist Episcopal Church

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Syracuse Cultural Workers Free Pantry

Syracuse North East Community Center Food Pantry

Syracuse Northeast Community Center Food Pantry

Syracuse Rescue Mission

The Salvation Army Food Pantry

The Salvation Army of Syracuse Emergency Practical Assistance

The Table Community Food Pantry

UCF Food Pantry

University Christian Fellowship FP

University United Methodist Church Food Pantry

University United Methodist Church Pantry

Vineyard Connects - Northside

Well of Hope Food Pantry

Westcott Community Center Inc

Westvale Seventh Day Adventist FP

Father Steve's Thrift Store - Nedrow Mobile Food Pantry

MFP Onondaga - Interstate Island Road

St. Andrew's Church - Nedrow MFP

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