Resources for Families in Need of Nutrition Assistance
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Search for Local Pantries
Findhelp.org
Findhelp can connect you with local food pantries and meal programs. You can also find resources for housing, financial assistance, health care, and more.
Find a Local Pantry (Resource Through Island Harvest)
www.islandharvest.org/find-a-food-pantry or call 631-450-3775
The Diocese of Rockville Centre Parish Network
Operates food pantries throughout Nassau. Searchable map available here: www.drvc.org/maps
Local Pantries and Nutrition Support Services
Island Harvest Food Bank
Provides food, training, and logistical support to school-based and community pantries.
Website: www.islandharvest.org | Phone: 516-294-8528
Long Island Cares – The Harry Chapin Food Bank
Main Hub for emergency food distribution across Nassau County.
Website: www.licares.org | Phone: 631-582-FOOD
Family & Children’s Association (FCA)
Offers emergency food assistance, housing stabilization, mental health and family support programs.
Website: www.familyandchildrens.org | Phone: 516-746-0350
Food Rescue US – Long Island
Connects surplus food from local businesses to nearby pantries and schools.
Website: www.foodrescue.us | Email: info@foodrescue.us | Phone: (800) 280-3298
Our Holy Redeemer RC Church
37 South Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York 11520
Website: https://ohrfreeport.com | Phone: 516-378-0665
St. Christopher's Food Pantry
Open Tuesdays from 2:30 PM – 4 PM
(Enter at entrance in between the school and the church, next to the elevator)
Address: 11 Gale Ave., Baldwin, New York, 11510 | Phone: 516-223-0723
Sharon's Pantry
Located in Rockville Centre. Phone: 516-678-9300
The INN
Provides a broad variety of essential services to assist those challenged by hunger.
Soup Kitchen Location: 100 Madison Ave., Hempstead, NY 11550 | Soup Kitchen Phone: 516-486-6243
Website: www.the-inn.org | Email: info@the-inn.org | Main Phone: 516-486-8506
Additional Assistance from the Baldwin Public Library
The Baldwin Public Library also serves as a resource for support.
Food Assistance Resources and Actions
Visit the Baldwin Public Library website for additional resources or go directly to: https://baldwinpl.org/snap-help