Dryden Kitchen Cupboard - Dryden, New York

09/04/2026

The Dryden Kitchen Cupboard will be closed on Monday, 9/7/26.

We will be open as usual today, Friday 9/4/26 from 11am to noon.

09/03/2026

The YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County mobile food pantry is currently in the back parking lot of the Dryden Fire Station (26 North Street). They will be there until 3pm today, Thursday 9/3/26. Open to all!

08/27/2026

The Dryden Kitchen Cupboard is open on the last Saturday each month. We will be open this Saturday, August 29th from 11am to noon.

08/06/2026

Mark your calendars: The Southern Tier Mobile Food Pantry will be at Thrive Church, 318 Johnson Road in Freeville, NY on Tuesday, 8/11/2026 from 10-11am for a registered drive-thru distribution event.
The Mobile Food Pantry (MFP) delivers fresh produce, dairy products, and other food and grocery items to various distribution sites within the 6 counties (Broome, Steuben, Schuyler, Tioga and Tompkins) of the nearly 4,000 square miles that this food bank serves. This program meant to be supplemental support in between visits to a local food pantry.
With the MFP truck traveling almost daily, registrations for each site opens up the day before the truck arrives.
To participate on 08/11/26, You MUST REGISTER the day before - on Monday, 08/10/26 from 8:30AM-1PM. Call 1-877-211-8667 in Tompkins County, or visit https://foodbankst.org/find-food/.
Participants may want to bring their own bags or boxes to easily carry food items that they receive.

Registration occurs on a monthly basis for mobile food distributions. There are no standing reservations. Availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please pay attention to the dates and times listed on the Food Bank of the Southern Tier's website at foodbankst.org/mfp/. Any changes to the schedule or cancellations will be will be noted there.

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08/03/2026

Thanks to the collective efforts of almost 40 volunteers who are managed by two co-coordinators, the Dryden Kitchen Cupboard continues to faithfully serve our community multiple times a week.

From food delivery truck unloaders, to shelf stockers, to those who hand out the food, a crew of substitutes, and our social media manager who were joined by several family members, we recently had our annual dish-to-pass picnic.

A huge thank you to all of our awesome volunteers!

07/23/2026

Once again, we thank the awesome folks at Purple Dragonfly Farms for their recent donation of eggs. They have generously shared their bounty with our food pantry over the years If you can, go check them out and support them!!

07/11/2026

Washing your hands after using the bathroom, before preparing food and before eating, has always been standard good hygiene practice.

With the current cyclospora outbreak occurring in numerous states (including New York), it is more important than ever to wash your hands before touching food, and to carefully wash/rinse ALL raw produce, including herbs, fruits, and vegetables, bagged salads, etc. In addition, follow food recommendations for safe preparation and storage by cutting away damaged or bruised areas of produce. To further reduce the risk of this illness, it is also recommended to not eat raw produce.

Untreated cyclosporaisis can last a few days, to in some cases, for many weeks. This illness is caused by a microscopic parasite usually found in food or water contaminated with f***s. Unfortunately, as of this post, the specific source has not yet been identified.

Symptoms include: frequent, explosive watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, bloating, nausea, and severe fatigue. Signs of infection usually appear one week after consuming contaminated food or water, but can develop anywhere from 2 to 14 days later. Dehydration is a big concern.

If you think you may have developed
cyclosporiasis, consult your healthcare provider or visit an urgent care clinic to request a stool test and discuss appropriate treatment.

The Department is urging New Yorkers to thoroughly wash all fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables and practice good hand hygiene as cases of cyclosporiasis are on the rise. The infection can cause severe diarrhea. Wash your hands before and after handling fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs and wash raw fruits, vegetables and herbs before preparing or eating. Additional information: on.ny.gov/4pimJI0

07/09/2026

Mark your calendars: The Southern Tier Mobile Food Pantry will be at Thrive Church, 318 Johnson Road in Freeville, NY on Tuesday, 7/14/2026 from 10-11am for a registered drive-thru distribution event.

The Mobile Food Pantry (MFP) delivers fresh produce, dairy products, and other food and grocery items to various distribution sites within the 6 counties (Broome, Steuben, Schuyler, Tioga and Tompkins) of the nearly 4,000 square miles that this food bank serves. This program meant to be supplemental support in between visits to a local food pantry.

With the MFP truck traveling almost daily, registrations for each site opens up the day before the truck arrives.

To participate on 07/14/26, You MUST REGISTER the day before - on Monday, 07/13/26 from 8:30AM-1PM. Call 1-877-211-8667 in Tompkins County, or visit https://foodbankst.org/find-food/.

Participants may want to bring their own bags or boxes to easily carry food items that they receive.

How to Find Food Near You Looking for free groceries or a hot meal? Use the map to search by your address or ZIP code and find food pantries, meal sites, shelters, or mobile food distributions near you in the Southern Tier. You can filter to see locations open today—or on the day that works

07/02/2026

For those with school-aged children, the Kids’ Farmers Market program will once again run this summer.

Starting next week and through August 12, join us on Wednesdays from 12:30-1:30pm at Montgomery Park for the Kids' Farmers Market! 🍓🥕

The Southworth Library will also offer Wildlife Wednesday at the Kids' Farmers Market:
July 8 - Cornell Canine Companions
July 15 - Cornell Raptors
July 22 - Chickens
July 29 - Bunnies
August 5 - Sheep
August 12 - Pheasants

The Kids’ Farmers Market provides free produce to children of low-income families who may not have the financial means to purchase produce on a consistent basis.

Free lunch provided and free book to take home for children up to 18. !

07/01/2026

Stay safe! Everyone is at risk for heat-related illness, but older adults, children, people who work outdoors, and people with existing health conditions are at more risk of getting sick when it's hot.

Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids, but avoid alcohol, caffeine and sugary drinks. Don’t forget that medications can also affect how sensitive someone can be to the heat.

Take regular breaks when working or playing outdoors. Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day (between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.).

Try to get some temporary relief by going somewhere that has air conditioning - a store, the library, etc.

For more info check out: https://health.ny.gov/environmental/emergency/weather/hot/