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Monday 10:30am - 12:30pm Tuesday 10:30am - 12:30pm Wednesday 4pm - 5:30pm Thursday 10:30am - 12:30pm Friday 4pm - 5:30pm Saturday 11:30am - 12pm

Cortland Loaves & Fishes

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No questions asked, no judgments passed. The presence of a program called, “Loaves and Fishes”, a program of hospitality and food at St.

In 1983 and early 1984, the pastors of Grace Church, United Community church and the First United Methodist Church began talking about the obvious presence of poverty within Cortland community. John’s Church in Ithaca, formed the model for a similar program in Cortland. Conversations continued throughout 1983 and the decision was made within the Grace Church to proceed with such a program. Behind that decision was Bill Greer, Rector at Grace Church. Grace Church knew that they could not realistically support such an undertaking on their own. Furthermore, it was the original intent of the planners to make this an ecumenical ministry. Early on, an interested group of church members from these churches, plus some from St. Mary’s Roman Catholic, Holy Spirit Lutheran and McGraw Baptist Churches put together the first board and the dream of a “Hospitality Center” was born. In September 1984, the first meal was served. Those involved waited with anxious anticipation, but only one person came. On the second day, five persons walked through the door of the Grace Church Parish House. By the end of the second week, Loaves and Fishes was serving 35 persons daily and was sure it had reached its limit. But word spread quickly and now Loaves and Fishes is a by-word tradition in the Cortland community. Newcomers to the area who are in need are informed of the location by people they meet and by area human resource agencies. As we enter our 30th year of service, Cortland Loaves and Fishes continues to provide hospitality and over 100 nutritious meals each day. In 2002 Cortland Loaves and Fishes saw major improvements in the kitchen. Grace Church spearheaded the effort and Cortland Savings Bank Foundation (First Niagara) provided Loaves and Fishes funds to purchase a new dishwasher. Cortland Breakfast Rotary Club and Cortland Noon Rotary Club granted us $1,700.00 to be used for equipment and improvements in the kitchen. Loaves and Fishes also replaced its main kitchen cooler with a grant from the Wilkin’s Foundation. In 2007 the Church cc completed a total renovation of the parish hall facility. Since 2004 we have participation in the Pumpkinfest with a Saturday morning pancake breakfast for the many vendors as a fundraiser. In the Fall of 2013, Loaves and Fishes will hold its eighth annual Empty Bowls Dinner at the Center for the Arts of Homer. The theme of the dinner is to raise awareness of hunger, both locally and worldwide. A simple soup and salad dinner was donated by local restaurants. Each participant will once again get to pick out and keep a handmade bowl which had been donated by local artists and students. The success of our program depends on the commitment of many people within our community. Kim Hill our Director, as well as many volunteers, continue to make Loaves and Fishes an inviting, friendly place to enjoy good food. We also depend on you in many ways; volunteering your time and energy, food donations, your prayers, financial support, and even sharing a meal with us.

10/28/2026

Our Empty Bowls dinner is featuring an auction item of a TRIP TO PORTUGAL! Check it out! Bidding will start at $2,800 🛩️🇵🇹🤩

10/22/2026

Thank you to our Empty Bowls Event SILENT AUCTION SPONSOR, CP Foods!

CP Foods Specialty MarketCP Foods Wholesale Foodservice Distributor

10/21/2026

Thank you to our Empty Bowls Event LIVE AUCTION SPONSOR, Cortland Eye Center! Cortland Eye Center

10/21/2026

NOW HIRING! You are invited to join us in the search for a Kitchen Manager - Full Time (35-hours) to lead the Prepared Meals program here at Cortland Loaves and Fishes.

Applications must be received through Indeed.

More Details are through the link!

Cortland Loaves and Fishes

10/20/2026

Thank you to our Empty Bowls MAIN EVENT SPONSOR, Square Deal Machining, Inc!

Square Deal Machining, Inc.

10/10/2026

Donate to Cortland Loaves & Fishes through the Cortland Community Foundation Philanthropy Day Celebration and participate in one of the biggest local giving events of the year! Once again, the Cortland Community Foundation is offering all Cortland County 501c3 charitable organizations a chance to win a prize in one of two categories:

Highest Total Dollar Amount Raised
Most Individual Donations Received

Help Loaves & Fishes leverage your funds to do even more with your support!

How it Works: You can donate to as many charities as you wish. The minimum donation to each charity is $100.00 and maximum is $5,000.00.

Donations must be received online or postmarked no later than November 15, 2026. All donations received go directly to your designated charitable organization.- just be sure to note that you want your contribution to support Loaves & Fishes

Mail your donation to:
Cortland Community Foundation, P.O. Box 466, Cortland, NY 13045.
(On memo line write: Cortland Loaves & Fishes)
OR
Submit online at: https://cortlandcommunityfoundation.org/philanthropy-day/

Thank you for your support!

10/02/2026

Cortland Loaves & Fishes held a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on Friday, October 2, 2026. A huge thank you to all that give their time and talents to help those in need.
Thank you to Grace and Holy Spirit Church for providing the space and making it their mission to continue to be a welcoming space for all.

If you would like to volunteer, please call
607-756-6195

09/28/2026

Save the Date!
Empty Bowls
November 7, 2026
5:30pm

Address

13 Court St
Cortland, NY
13045

Opening Hours

Monday	10:30am - 12:30pm
Tuesday	10:30am - 12:30pm
Wednesday	4pm - 5:30pm
Thursday	10:30am - 12:30pm
Friday	4pm - 5:30pm
Saturday	11:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+16077566195

Website

http://www.cortlandloavesandfishes.org/

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