Church Women United

In Rochester & Vicinity, Inc.

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Community Food Cupboard

The Community Food Cupboard of Rochester is an independent, not-for-profit, incorporated agency formed in 1979. It is supported by churches of many denominations, as well as individuals and organizations in the community.

It serves sections of Northeast Rochester and the town of Irondequoit, including zip codes 14604, 14605, 14617, 14621 and portions of 14609 and 14622.

The Cupboard seeks to provide food to families and seniors when these persons cannot provide an adequate diet by their own means. Referrals are received from social agencies and clergy following assessment of each person's needs.

Programs

Emergency Food - Provides up to five days' supply of food to families needing short term assistance and who have been referred by approved agencies.

Senior Baskets - Provides a six day supply of food monthly to older persons of low income. Foods for speical diets, e.g. diabetic and low sodium, are included where needed.

Donation Basket

Items Needed

canned meats, hash, stew
tuna fish
canned chicken and turkey
peanut butter
baked beans
milk - canned or dried
soup - canned or dried
chunky soup
vegetables - regular and low sodium
fruit - regular and low sugar
cereal - hot and cold
pasta
potatoes - canned and boxed
rice
jello - regular and sugar free
canned puddings
jams and jellies
paper products
soap
soap powder
cash donations to purchase food or pay for operating expenses

For more info call 325-4990

Church Women United is a racially, culturally, theologically inclusive Christian Women’s Movement, celebrating unity in diversity and working for a world of peace and justice.

644 Titus Ave, Rochester, New York 14617-3939, 585.342.2790

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