Marathon Food Pantry

Marathon Food Pantry .

Serving the Marathon Area with regularly scheduled services, including:

PROGRAMS
-- FOOD PANTRY
-- Food$en$e (food co-op)
CONNECTIONS
-- CAPCO
-- Health Dept
-- Fidelis Insurance

** TAKE when you Need *** GIVE when you Can **

The pantry has an excellent supply of ground meat (beef & turkey) and dried pasta. That sounds like a winning combinati...
06/01/2026

The pantry has an excellent supply of ground meat (beef & turkey) and dried pasta. That sounds like a winning combination.

1️⃣ A Fast, Basic, One-Pot, Goulash recipe (works great, just as it is).

2️⃣ Choose-Your-Own-Adventure and transform your basic casserole into exciting global cuisines just by changing the herb and spice combinations.
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1️⃣FAST, BASIC, ONE-POT, GOULASH
From prep to finish—in about 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 1/2 lb. ground beef (or ground turkey)
• 1 (15 oz.) can beef broth
• 1 15-oz. can tomato sauce
• 1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp. seasoned salt
• 2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
• 1 Tbsp. ground paprika
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• Chopped fresh herbs, like parsley, chives, or dill, optional

DIRECTIONS
• Place the oil in a large Dutch-oven or pot and place over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the onion and cook until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 more minute. Add the meat, breaking it up into little pieces with a wooden spoon, and cook until no pink remains, about 5 minutes. If a lot of liquid or fat remain in the skillet, drain most and discard.
• Add the beef broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup water, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, Italian seasoning, paprika, and ground black pepper. Stir to combine and return to a simmer.
• Add the macaroni and return the pot to a simmer once again. Reduce heat to medium low and cook for about 12 minutes, until the macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and fold in the cheese. Stir until it is completely melted into the sauce. Serve topped with chopped herbs, if you like.
Source: https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a37965499/goulash-recipe/

2️⃣ CHOOSE-YOUR-OWN-ADVENTURE

🇭🇺 HUNGARIAN (Smoky & Sweet-Savory)
• Key Spices: Sweet Paprika, Caraway seeds, and a pinch of black pepper.
• Aromatics: Lots of diced yellow onions cooked down until soft, plus minced garlic.
• Finishing Touch: A dollop of sour cream.

🇮🇹 ITALIAN (Deep & Herbaceous)
• Key Spices: Dried oregano, dried basil, and crushed red pepper flakes.
• Aromatics: Minced garlic and a pinch of fennel seeds.
• Finishing Touch: Fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

🇲🇽 MEXICAN (Smoky & Earthy)
• Key Spices: Ground cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
• Aromatics: Onion powder, garlic powder, and dried Mexican oregano.
• Finishing Touch: Fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.

🇬🇷 GREEK (Warm & Bright)
• Key Spices: Ground cinnamon (just a pinch), ground nutmeg, and dried marjoram.
• Aromatics: Garlic and dried mint.
• Finishing Touch: Crumbled feta cheese stirred in at the end.

🇲🇦 MOROCCAN (Fragrant & Exotic)
• Key Spices: Ground coriander, Cumin, and Ginger.
• Warm Notes: A small pinch of cinnamon and ground allspice.
• Finishing Touch: Fresh mint leaves and a handful of toasted pine nuts.

🇫🇷 FRENCH (Floral & Robust)
• Key Spices: Herbs de Provence* (-or- thyme, rosemary, savory, and marjoram).
• Floral Note: A tiny pinch of culinary lavender (*may already be in blend, above).
• Finishing Touch: A splash of red wine allowed to simmer down in the tomato sauce.

⏰ There’s Still Time: The JUNE ORDER DEADLINE is June 8th [Pickup June 18th]. JUNE STANDARD PACKAGE (for $20.50):• ...
06/01/2026

⏰ There’s Still Time: The JUNE ORDER DEADLINE is June 8th [Pickup June 18th].

JUNE STANDARD PACKAGE (for $20.50):
• Chicken Thighs, 1.68 lbs. (Avg)
• Kielbasa, 13 oz.
• Fish Sticks, 1 lb.
• Bologna, 1 lb.
• Cheddar Potato Pierogi, 13 oz.
• Hamburger Helper, 5.8 oz.
• Green Beans, 1 lb.
• Corn, 1 lb.
• Elbow Macaroni, 1 lb.
• Fruit Mix, 15 oz.
• Fresh Produce #1 *
• Fresh Produce #2 *
* The Fresh Produce is “TBD” and we do not know what it will be until it arrives.

JUNE SPECIALS (PRICED INDIVIDUALLY)
• Pork Ribs, 3 lb. (Avg): The St. Louis Style Ribs are uncooked and vacuum-sealed for freshness. $10.00
• Smash Burger Patties, 2 lbs.: The Smash Burger Patties are 8- 4 oz. patties made of 100% beef. $12.00
• Chicken Wings, 5 lbs.: The chicken wings are ready for the air-fryer or grill and are individually quickly frozen. $9.50
• Hashbrowns, 2 lbs.: The Hashbrowns are oval shaped and air-fryer or oven ready. $4.00
• Breaded Shrimp, 3 lbs.: The shrimp are butterflied, breaded, and 21-25 per pound. $13.50
• Stuffed Shells, 48 oz.: The stuffed shells are frozen and have 18 shells per special. $7.50

WAYS TO ORDER:
• Online - with EBT or Credit Card … via the Food$en$e website (https://foodsense.foodbankcny.org/)
• At the pantry – with Cash or Check … any Tuesday between 4pm and 5pm.

It's hard to say "no" to free food … This is too good to miss! Seven Valleys Health Coalition (SVFR) picks-up excess hea...
06/01/2026

It's hard to say "no" to free food … This is too good to miss! Seven Valleys Health Coalition (SVFR) picks-up excess healthy food from local food donors across Cortland County and delivers it to local organizations that feed food-insecure community members.
They are offering free food, once per month. All you need to do is show up with bags!
* Limited supply first come, first served (because there is a limited supply – we recommend you go as early as you are able) 😊
LOCATION:
• Seven Valleys Food Rescue  174 Homer Ave, Cortland
DATE/TIME:
• WEDNESDAY, June 24 2-6 PM *
• WEDNESDAY, July 22 2-6 PM *
• WEDNESDAY, Aug 26 2-6 PM *
EXTRA NOTES:
• PARK AND COME IN
• FREE CHOICE
• BRING YOUR OWN BAGS !!!

Way2Go Cortland -- Great Information on Transportation! And... on events which are accessible via public transportation...
06/01/2026

Way2Go Cortland -- Great Information on Transportation! And... on events which are accessible via public transportation...
Check it out...
Cortland County's Mobility Management program serves as a central hub for connecting residents to available transportation services, addressing mobility gaps, and connecting cross-sector partnerships to improve access, particularly for older adults, individuals with disabilities, low-income residents and those living in rural communities.
Housed within the Cortland County Planning Department, the Mobility Management Program works collaboratively with transportation providers, human service agencies, healthcare organization, municipal leaders, and state partners to design mobility solutions that are responsive, equitable, and sustainable.
For more information: https://www.way2gocortland.com/

Fidelis Care has a new service that they would like you to know about. They come to your location in an RV so you do no...
05/26/2026

Fidelis Care has a new service that they would like you to know about. They come to your location in an RV so you do not need to go to them...

We are featuring fresh eggs … along with the pantry staple Canned Tuna. That means tuna salad! On bread for lunch, or ...
05/25/2026

We are featuring fresh eggs … along with the pantry staple Canned Tuna. That means tuna salad! On bread for lunch, or atop a bed of crisp lettuce for a cool, refreshing dinner, it suits a summer day.

Tuna salad is an excellent, protein-packed meal. It delivers essential Omega-3 fatty acids for brain development, plus Vitamin D and iron for growing bodies. It is highly customizable, allowing you to easily boost fiber by sneaking in vegetables like celery or carrots.

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BASIC TUNA SALAD (highly customizable, see *note1 below)

INGREDIENTS
-- 8 ounces chunk light tuna in water (2 4-ounce cans), drained
-- 1/3 cup dill pickles chopped
-- 1/4 cup onion
-- 1 to 2 celery stalks diced
-- 2 eggs hardboiled and chopped (perfect hardboiled eggs, see **note2 below)
-- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
-- 1/2 cup yogurt (or, 1/2 cup of mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice)
-- 1 tablespoon mustard
-- 1 jalapeño (optional) diced
-- Lemon pepper

INSTRUCTIONS
-- Drain tuna
-- In a mixing bowl break up the tuna with a fork.
-- Add the pickles, onion, celery, and eggs.
-- Add the mayonnaise, yogurt, (jalapeno, if using), and mustard and stir to combine.
-- Season with lemon pepper, to taste.
Source: https://muybuenoblog.com/wprm_print/tuna-salad-with-chopped-eggs

*Note1: Make it your own!
-- “crunchies” (apple, grape, bell pepper, etc.)
-- spices (Old Bay, paprika, marjoram, etc.)
-- fresh herbs (parsley, rosemary, dill, etc.)

**Note2: Perfect Boiled Eggs

COLD START
Place your eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and add enough cold water to cover them by at least 1 inch.
BRING TO A BOIL
Heat the saucepan over high heat until the water reaches a rolling boil.
REMOVE FROM HEAT
Immediately remove the pan from the heat source and cover the saucepan tightly with a lid.
LET THE EGGS STAND
Allow the eggs to sit in the hot water, covered. The exact time depends on the size of your eggs:
-- Medium eggs: 9 minutes
-- Large eggs: 12 minutes
-- Extra-large eggs: 15 minutes
ICE BATH (SHOCK)
Drain the hot water immediately. Plunge the eggs directly into a bowl filled with cold running water or ice water to stop the cooking process (and make them easier to peel). Let them cool completely.
Source: https://www.incredibleegg.org/recipe/how-to-make-hard-boiled-eggs/

Tuna salad* offers several key health and developmental benefits:
• Brain and Eye Development: Tuna is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids (DHA and EPA), which are vital for cognitive function, memory, and keeping your child's eyes healthy.
• Muscle Growth and Energy: It provides a great source of lean, high-quality protein needed to continuously repair and build growing tissues, muscles, and bones.
• Vitamin D & Essential Minerals: Tuna is one of the few natural dietary sources of Vitamin D, helping kids absorb calcium for strong teeth and bones. It also contains selenium and iodine for a healthy immune system and thyroid function.
• Easily Customizable: You can adapt the recipe to suit your palate (or your child’s). Mixing in non-fat Greek yogurt or avocado instead of mayonnaise cuts down on fats, while adding chopped apples, grapes, or celery boosts daily fiber intake.

* While highly nutritious, almost all seafood contains mercury:
• According to the U.S. FDA, adults should eat 2 to 3 servings of fish per week (kids, 1 to 2) for all the reasons listed above.
• To minimize mercury exposure, opt for canned light tuna (like we have at the food pantry) over albacore (white) tuna, as albacore typically has the higher mercury levels.

Food Sense this week... ⏰ Pickup is THIS WEEK… May 28th from 2-3pm at the community center. ⏰ June Order Deadline: Jun...
05/25/2026

Food Sense this week...
⏰ Pickup is THIS WEEK… May 28th from 2-3pm at the community center.
⏰ June Order Deadline: June 8 [June pickup will be June 18].

JUNE STANDARD PACKAGE (for $20.50):
• Chicken Thighs, 1.68 lbs. (Avg)
• Kielbasa, 13 oz.
• Fish Sticks, 1 lb.
• Bologna, 1 lb.
• Cheddar Potato Pierogi, 13 oz.
• Hamburger Helper, 5.8 oz.
• Green Beans, 1 lb.
• Corn, 1 lb.
• Elbow Macaroni, 1 lb.
• Fruit Mix, 15 oz.
• Fresh Produce #1 *
• Fresh Produce #2 *

JUNE SPECIALS (PRICED INDIVIDUALLY)
• Pork Ribs, 3 lb. (Avg): The St. Louis Style Ribs are uncooked and vacuum-sealed for freshness. $10.00
• Smash Burger Patties, 2 lbs.: The Smash Burger Patties are 8- 4 oz. patties made of 100% beef. $12.00
• Chicken Wings, 5 lbs.: The chicken wings are ready for the air-fryer or grill and are individually quickly frozen. $9.50
• Hashbrowns, 2 lbs.: The Hashbrowns are oval shaped and air-fryer or oven ready. $4.00
• Breaded Shrimp, 3 lbs.: The shrimp are butterflied, breaded, and 21-25 per pound. $13.50
• Stuffed Shells, 48 oz.: The stuffed shells are frozen and have 18 shells per special. $7.50

WAYS TO ORDER:
-- Online - with EBT or Credit Card … via the website https://foodsense.foodbankcny.org/
-- At the pantry – with Cash or Check … any Tuesday between 4pm and 5pm.

Plan Ahead… This is too good to miss! Seven Valleys Health Coalition, Seven Valleys Food Rescue (SVFR) picks-up excess ...
05/25/2026

Plan Ahead… This is too good to miss! Seven Valleys Health Coalition, Seven Valleys Food Rescue (SVFR) picks-up excess healthy food from local food donors across Cortland County and delivers it to local organizations that feed food-insecure community members.
They are offering free food, once per month. All you need to do is show up with bags! Because there is a limited supply – we recommend you go as early as you are able 😊
LOCATION:
-- Seven Valleys Food Rescue - 174 Homer Ave, Cortland
DATE/TIME:
-- WEDNESDAY, June 24 2-6 PM *
-- WEDNESDAY, July 22 2-6 PM *
-- WEDNESDAY, Aug 26 2-6 PM *
EXTRA NOTES:
-- PARK AND COME IN
-- FREE CHOICE
-- BRING YOUR OWN BAGS !!!
* Limited supply first come, first served.

We have a “poo load” (scientific term meaning “a whole bunch” 😁) of brown lentils at the pantry. Many of our neighbors ...
05/18/2026

We have a “poo load” (scientific term meaning “a whole bunch” 😁) of brown lentils at the pantry. Many of our neighbors give them a “pass” because they do not have good answers to these two questions:
1) WHY would I eat them?
2) HOW would I eat them?

So …
WHY eat them:
Brown lentils are tiny, nutrient-dense powerhouses that keep your heart healthy, stabilize blood sugar, and aid digestion. They offer a fantastic, plant-based way to get plenty of protein and fiber without the fat found in meat.
Eating brown lentils provides a variety of everyday health benefits, including:
🍎 Long-Lasting Energy: They digest slowly, keeping you full for hours and preventing sudden sugar highs or crashes. This makes them highly effective for weight management and for people managing diabetes.
🍎 Heart Protection: Their high fiber content actively helps lower "bad" (LDL) cholesterol. They also contain potassium and folate, which naturally support healthy blood pressure and protect your blood vessels.
🍎 Better Digestion: Packed with dietary fiber, they act as a natural broom for your system, promoting regular bowel movements and feeding healthy gut bacteria.
🍎 Fights Fatigue: They are an excellent source of iron, helping your body transport oxygen through the blood and keeping your energy levels up.
🍎 Easy and Fast: They do not require pre-soaking and cook in about 30 minutes.
🍎 THEY TASTE GOOD 😊

HOW to fix them:
SIMPLE & EASY LENTIL SIDE-DISH
This is a simple recipe for a first try at using lentils.

Ingredients _______
-- 1 pound dried brown lentils
-- 2 teaspoons olive oil
-- ½ cup chopped onion
-- 1 cup stock (vegetable or chicken), or water
-- 4 cups water (5 cups of liquid, with stock or water above)
-- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
-- 1 bay leaf

-- 2 cloves garlic minced
-- 1 tablespoon ketchup
-- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
-- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
-- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

Directions_______
-- Spread the lentils out on a baking sheet and quickly go through them to assure there's no pebbles or other debris. Set aside.
-- Heat a large saucepan over medium high heat and when the pan is hot, add the olive oil.
-- Stir in the chopped onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until the onions are softened and slightly translucent.
-- Add the lentils, stock, water, thyme, and bay leaf. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
-- Reduce the heat to a low simmer and cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
-- Remove the brown lentils from the heat and stir in the garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt and pepper. Taste for seasonings and adjust as necessary.
-- Serve with fish, poultry or red meat – or just a spoon, this side goes with anything.

Source: https://www.garlicandzest.com/brown-lentils/

Seven Valleys Health Coalition, Seven Valleys Food Rescue (SVFR) picks-up excess healthy food from local food donors acr...
05/18/2026

Seven Valleys Health Coalition, Seven Valleys Food Rescue (SVFR) picks-up excess healthy food from local food donors across Cortland County and delivers it to local organizations that feed food-insecure community members.

They are offering free food, once per month. All you need to do is show up with bags! Because there is a limited supply – we recommend you go as early as you are able 😊

LOCATION:
-- 174 Homer Ave, Cortland

DATE/TIME:
-- TUESDAY, May 26 Noon-6 PM *
-- WEDNESDAY, June 24 2-6 PM *
-- WEDNESDAY, July 22 2-6 PM *
-- WEDNESDAY, Aug 26 2-6 PM *

EXTRA NOTES:
-- PARK AND COME IN
-- FREE CHOICE
-- BRING YOUR OWN BAGS !!!
* Limited supply first come, first served.

Address

11 Brink Street
Marathon, NY
13803

Opening Hours

Tuesday 4pm - 5pm
Thursday 2pm - 4pm

Telephone

(607)4238768

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