United Way of the Southern Tier seeks to connect people in need with community resources.
If you are seeking food assistance and live in the Southern Tier:
• Call 2-1-1 (or 800-346-2211) or search 2-1-1 for information on local and mobile pantries.
• Visit Food Bank of the Southern Tier's food finder to locate a pantry, meal site, or mobile pantry near you.
For updates about SNAP benefits:
• Visit the website of New York State's Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
Want to help?
• Consider volunteering or donating money to your local pantry. Why money and not food? Pantries are able to purchase food at a discounted price and make your gift go even further. To access a list of pantries, click here. To view volunteer opportunities, click here.
• Share social media posts of local restaurants offering free meals.