Catholic Charities provides the largest single independent pantry in Broome County and serves approximately 4000 people a month. In addition, Catholic Charities works with five parishes in western Broome to serve an additional 500 people a month. About 45% of those served are children.
Anyone may apply for and get immediate assistance on site at either pantry during normal operating hours.
For information regarding corporate/community food drives, donations, monetary and in-kind contributions, please contact Hannah Burge at 607-729-9166. Donations are accepted on an ongoing basis.
For additional information regarding emergency services and pantry operations, please contact Hannah Burge at 607-729-9166.
Community Empowerment Center
This program provides the basic material needs of food and clothing to individuals and families. This program also provides summer lunch and reading program, Thanksgiving baskets, information and referrals. A full-time Coordinator, part time assistant, and 50+ volunteers staff the program.
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Eligibility:
Broome County families - with identification for all family members.
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Payment:
Free of Charge (Grants & Donation funded)
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Location/Hours:
Offices at 100 Main Street, Binghamton New York 13905
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday:
9:00 am to 11:30 and 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Tuesday - 1:00 to 3:30 pm -
Contact:
Michelle Dow @ (607)723-4563
Mother Teresa's Cupboard
Mother Teresa's Cupboard provides the basic material need of food to individuals and families in Western Broome County. It is a partnership with Catholic Charities and local churches in Endicott and Endwell. Clothing is also available.
A part-time Coordinator and 25+ volunteers staff the program.
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Eligibility:
Western Broome County families - with identification for all family members.
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Payment:
Free of Charge (Grants & Donation funded)
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Location/Hours:
Offices at 202 Garfield Avenue, Endicott, New York 13760
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday - 9:00 am to 2:30 pm -
Contact:
Michelle Dow @ (607)741-0011
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Effective June 30, 2020, the Federal Government is requiring all individuals using food pantries to annually complete this additional form. Please print, complete and return this form with your next pantry referral.
Jessica's Corner
Jessica Williams was a person who loved children. At the time of her passing in January 2010, she was just over 34 years of age.
Jessica was on the threshold of achieving some of her greatest dreams as a result of persistence despite adversity in her life. While her passing was a tragedy to all who knew and loved her, her family refused to allow her death to become an ending.
In February of 2010, Jessica's mother and step-father contacted Catholic Charities to initiate a new fund in Jessica's memory. The fund, Jessica's Corner, is aimed at assisting our families with daily essentials for their infants and small children.
Diapers, bibs, baby wash, shampoo, onesies, and many more other items are distributed to families in need each week. Emergency children's clothing is also made available. Hundreds of infants and small children will benefit from Jessica's Corner, a testament to her life and to the spirit of love she had for children.
Jessica's Corner can be accessed at either of our food pantries, during normal business hours. Patrons of the pantry will be assessed for the need of Jessica's Corner items and offered the services; or those needing any of the items can walk in and make a request at any time.