Food Pantry
The food we give.
Friendship House Food Pantry
Serving People.
You can visit the Food Pantry if you’re finding it’s hard to make ends meet. If you are having difficulty paying all the bills and putting healthy, nutritious food on the table, you are welcome at the Food Pantry. The pantry can supply you with food, saving you money to use for other essentials.
There are no questions or requirements about income. We will ask you to sign in, provide your family size and Zip Code. All food is free. The Food Pantry can be visited once per week.
Shelves of food
Food Pantry.
The Food Pantry has shelf stable staples including dried beans, lentils, pasta and rice, canned tuna and other proteins, flour, cereals, and crackers, canned vegetables and fruits. There is also an assorted supply of fresh breads, rolls and pastries thanks to our store partners. Prepared meals, fresh fruits and vegetables and dairy items may also be available.
Our volunteers re-stock the shelves often. Also available through generous donations are personal care items such as shampoo, soaps and lotions. Diapers are also available.
Visitors can take items based upon family size. All items are free. If you need an item that you don’t see, please ask a volunteer.
Bread shed
Bread Shed.
Fresh breads and rolls are available in the Bread Shed daily from 8am - 7pm when the pantry is closed. During the pantry’s open hours, a generous selection of bread is available inside. The Bread Shed is re-stocked for visits when pantry is closed.
Fresh prepared meals, and produce are stocked in the Bread Shed’s refrigerator.
All visitors to the Bread Shed are asked to sign in so we can keep an accurate tally of individuals and families served.
The food we are given.
Our Partners.
Friendship House obtains free and low-cost food to stock our Pantry through our partnership with Foodlink, a regional food bank located in Rochester, New York. We stock our shelves with items from all food groups enabling those we serve to have access to a balanced and nutritious diet.
Other partners such as Wegmans and Walmart provide fresh produce, meat, dairy products, baked goods and prepared meals for us to pick up seven days a week.
Farmers, restaurants, and other food suppliers also donate so that we may offer a good selection of basic food items for those in need.
Interested in partnering with us to feed our community? Use the link below to help.
Everyone can help.
Donating food is something everyone can do. Individuals, families, groups, and clubs help keep our shelves stocked. There are items that are always needed in a busy Food Pantry and donating is a simple way of expressing your support.
Planning a food donation is even a great way to teach kids empathy and compassion. Have you considered keeping a box in your kitchen and adding one item to it when you grocery shop? Kids love to help.
So, you’d like to donate but don’t know what makes a great food pantry item? Follow this link to learn about what food staples are best and why. Then, download our Food Donation Shopping Wish List to use next time you visit your grocery store!