Utica Food Pantry

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Utica Food Pantry The Utica Food Pantry was founded in 1982 when it incorporated as a 501 (c) organization under the name of the Greater Utica Community Food Resource.

It changed its name in 2016. The Food Pantry serves residents living in Utica.

Save the Date: Hoffman Car Wash Food Drive, only 10 days away!Mark your calendars: October 24 & 25Hoffman Car Wash, Oris...
10/14/2026

Save the Date: Hoffman Car Wash Food Drive, only 10 days away!
Mark your calendars: October 24 & 25
Hoffman Car Wash, Oriskany Blvd, Yorkville
Donate a non-perishable food item and receive a FREE car wash!

Your simple act of kindness helps stock our shelves and keeps our community strong.

Today is National Food Bank Day, a reminder of how much we can accomplish when our community comes together to fight hun...
10/11/2026

Today is National Food Bank Day, a reminder of how much we can accomplish when our community comes together to fight hunger. Every donation, volunteer hour, and act of kindness helps make a difference for individuals and families facing food insecurity right here in Utica.

Want to get involved? There are many ways to support the Utica Food Pantry:
✔️ Make a donation
✔️ Volunteer your time
✔️ Organize a food drive
✔️ Spread the word about our mission

Visit https://uticafoodpantry.org/give-help/ to learn how you can help.

Together, we can make sure our neighbors know they are not alone.

Help Fill Our Shelves!Right now, the pantry is most in need of:Pasta SaucePastaCerealCanned TunaCanned ChickenEvery can ...
10/08/2026

Help Fill Our Shelves!
Right now, the pantry is most in need of:
Pasta Sauce
Pasta
Cereal
Canned Tuna
Canned Chicken
Every can and box makes a difference for a neighbor in need. Donations can be dropped off during pantry hours. Thank you for supporting your community!

We would like to take a moment and say thank you to all of our incredible sponsors, supporters, volunteers, and everyone...
09/30/2026

We would like to take a moment and say thank you to all of our incredible sponsors, supporters, volunteers, and everyone who joined us for A Taste of Compassion 2026. Your support helped make this year’s event a wonderful success and, most importantly, helped raise vital funds for the Utica Food Pantry.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who came together to support our mission and the individuals and families in our community who rely on the pantry.

Thank you for making A Taste of Compassion 2026 such a memorable evening and for continuing to show what compassion in our community truly looks like.

Thank you to our sponsors:
Professional Media Services, Inc.
Broccoli Associates
PJ Green Inc
People First
Ron Mattia
Bank of Utica

Each week, the Utica Food Pantry feeds local families while being guided by the vision, mission, and values at the heart...
09/28/2026

Each week, the Utica Food Pantry feeds local families while being guided by the vision, mission, and values at the heart of everything we do.

Our mission goes beyond addressing an immediate need.

The Utica Food Pantry is dedicated to assisting those in need by alleviating the immediate challenges of food insecurity while helping move individuals and families toward greater self-sufficiency and financial independence.

Our work is rooted in three important values:
Integrity. Empowerment. Respect.

Every person who walks through our doors deserves to be treated with dignity. Every family deserves support during difficult times. And every week, with the help of our volunteers, donors, and community partners, we work to turn those values into action.

The holiday season will be here before we know it, and for families facing food insecurity, this time of year can bring ...
09/25/2026

The holiday season will be here before we know it, and for families facing food insecurity, this time of year can bring added financial pressure.

A monetary donation to the Utica Food Pantry can make an incredible impact. For every $1 donated, we can purchase approximately $6 worth of food, allowing your generosity to go even further.

Whether you give $5, $25, $50, or more, your donation helps us provide food to local individuals and families when they need it most.

As the holidays approach, please consider making a monetary donation and helping us make sure our neighbors have food on their tables.

Looking for a way to give back this fall? Host a food drive for the Utica Food Pantry!Schools, workplaces, churches, org...
09/22/2026

Looking for a way to give back this fall? Host a food drive for the Utica Food Pantry!

Schools, workplaces, churches, organizations, neighborhoods, and groups of friends can all come together to collect food and help keep our shelves stocked for local families who need a little extra support.

Every donation adds up, and every food drive is an opportunity to bring our community together around a shared purpose: making sure our neighbors have food on the table.

Consider organizing a fall food drive and help us continue feeding families throughout our community.

This is your last chance to purchase tickets! Join us one week from tonight, Thursday, September 24th at Monarch by Anth...
09/17/2026

This is your last chance to purchase tickets! Join us one week from tonight, Thursday, September 24th at Monarch by Anthony Amodio (formerly Club Monarch) for the A Taste of Compassion Dinner in support of the Utica Food Pantry.

From 6:00-9:00pm, enjoy a buffet dinner, two hour b**r and w**e happy hour, and music. All proceeds go directly to providing meals for those in need. Let's come together and create positive change!

Tickets are $75 (individual) or $125 (couple). Follow the link below to purchase your tickets!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-taste-of-compassion-tickets-1991929255023

Today, we remember September 11, 2001, and honor the lives lost 25 years ago.We remember the courage of the first respon...
09/11/2026

Today, we remember September 11, 2001, and honor the lives lost 25 years ago.
We remember the courage of the first responders, the strength of the families forever changed, and the countless acts of kindness and compassion that brought communities together during an unimaginable time.

May we continue to honor their memory by caring for one another and supporting our neighbors.

We will never forget.

Address

524 Elizabeth Street
Utica, NY
13502

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 1pm
Wednesday 11am - 1pm
Thursday 11am - 1pm

Telephone

+13157246000

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