Food Assistance Programs

Making ends meet during difficult times can be easier with help from the right programs and other community resources. Cornell Cooperative Extension works with many local food assistance programs to help families, individuals, and seniors find and access food resources that best meet their needs.

Local Programs:

• Avon Food Pantry - 108 Prospect St. (585-358-1671) - Tuesdays, 11am-2pm | Thursdays, 3-5pm
• Cal-Mum Food Pantry - 3080 Main St. (585-509-4770) - Second Tuesday each month, 6pm
• Conesus/Webster's Crossing Food Pantry - 6210 S. Livonia Rd., Livonia - Call for appt.
• Dansville Food Pantry - 49 West Ave. (585-335-7707) - Wednesdays, 10am-2pm
• Geneseo-Groveland Emergency Food Pantry - 31 Center St., Geneseo (585-991-8220) - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10am-2pm | Wednesdays 4-6:30pm
• Geneseo Parish Outreach Center, 4520 Genesee St., Geneseo (585-243-3120) - Call for appt.
• Hemlock Food Pantry - Hemlock Methodist Church, 4616 Main St. (585-367-3138) - Thursdays, 9-11am
• Leicester Food Pantry - Leicester Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 161 Main St. (585-245-3448) - Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 3-5pm by appointment only
• Lima Food Pantry - 7329 E. Main St. (585-704-4612) - Thursdays, 5-6:30pm | Saturdays 9:30-11am
• Lakeville Community Pantry - 5687 Big Tree Rd. (585-204-0631) - Tuesdays, 10am-12pm | Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm
• York Food Pantry - United Presbyterian Church, 2662 Main St. (585-243-0520) - Call for hours
• Mt. Morris Food Pantry - The New Family Theater, 102 Main St. (Catholic Charities - 585-658-4466) - Mondays, 9am-12pm | Wednesdays, 1-3pm | Thursdays, 9am-12pm
• Nunda Food Pantry - 4 Massachusetts St. (585-476-5954) - Second & Fourth Saturday each month, call for appointment *MUST BE A KESHEQUA CSD RESIDENT*
• Sent By Ravens Food Pantry - 40 Spring St., Livonia (585-481-5942) - Saturdays, 9-11am
• Foodlink Pop-Up Pantries: Avon, Dansville, Mt. Morris, Nunda, & Springwater

Do you know of anyone missing from this list? If so, contact the CCE-Livingston office ASAP.

State & National Programs:

MyBenefits.Gov - New York State residents can visit this site to find out if they are eligible for help through SNAP (formerly Food Stamps), Nutrition Education, Temporary Assistance, HEAP, WIC, School Meals, and Summer Meal Programs.

SNAP (formerly Food Stamps) - Benefits help low-income working people, seniors, the disabled, and others feed their families. 

The SNAP-to-Market website helps you find NY Farmers' Markets where you can use your SNAP benefits (formerly Food Stamps) and explains how to make Farmers' Market purchases with them. You'll also find information on when fruits and vegetables are in-season and recipes to use with produce you buy. 

WIC - The Women, Infants & Children’s Supplemental Food Program provides nutritious foods, nutrition education, and referrals to community services for low-income pregnant and post-partum women and their children under five years of age. Breastfeeding support is available. Find out if you are eligible for WIC by contacting the Livingston County Department of Health at 585-243-7530.

Last updated July 10, 2024