Free Food in Auburn, NY
Auburn is in central New York, home to historic sites and a close-knit community. Local residents are strengthening their support systems.
Still, everyone needs a hand sometimes. About 20% of Auburn residents live below the poverty line and can struggle to put food on the table — that is where this network comes in. All 22 resources listed here are free to access, with no cost and no referral needed.
View Auburn resources on the map · Poverty figure: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-Year Estimates
What's available in Auburn
- Food Pantry: 12
- Food Bank: 6
- Meal Program: 3
- Soup Kitchen: 2
- Pet Food Pantry: 1
- Senior Program: 1
- WIC Office: 1
Resources in Auburn
22 results
Advent Community Services
12225 Rock Creek Road
Food Bank
Auburn Interfaith Food Closet
129 Genesee Street
Food Bank
Calvary Food Pantry CNY
52 Seymour St
Food Pantry
Cayuga County Department of Social Services (DSS)
160 Genesee St
Food Bank
Cayuga County Office for the Aging - Home Delivered Meals
149 Genesee Street, Box 5
Meal Program
Cayuga County WIC Office (Main)
100 North St
WIC Office
Cayuga Cupboard
197 Franklin St
Food Pantry
Cayuga/Seneca Community Action Agency
89 York St
Food Pantry
Cornell Cooperative Extension Cayuga County
248 Grant Avenue
Food Bank
Finger Lakes SPCA of Central New York Pet Pantry
41 York St
Food PantryPet Food Pantry
King Ferry Food Pantry, Inc.
23 Center Street"
Food Pantry
Saint Peter & Saint John Episcopal Soup Kitchen
169 Genesee St
Meal ProgramSoup Kitchen
Salvation Army of Auburn Food Pantry
18 E. Genesee St
Food Pantry
Seneca County House of Concern Food Pantry
1 East Main Street"
Food Pantry
Seniors First Inc.
4 Dill Street
Food BankSenior Program
Skaneateles Ecumenical Food Pantry
22 Locust St."
Food Pantry
St. Alphonsus Food Pantry
1579 Clark St
Food Pantry
The Salvation Army - Auburn
286 Sutter St
Food Bank
The Salvation Army - The Salvation Army Thrift Store #5
161 Grant Ave
Food Pantry
The Salvation Army Auburn Soup Kitchen
18 E Genesee St
Meal ProgramSoup Kitchen
The Vineyard Church Food Pantry
99 Wall St
Food Pantry
Throopsville Community Church Food Pantry
2026 Turnpike Rd
Food Pantry
Common questions about free food in Auburn
Where can I get free food in Auburn?
22 locations in Auburn offer free food, including food pantries, food banks, meal programs, soup kitchens, and senior meal programs.
Do I need to qualify or bring ID?
Most locations are open to anyone, but some programs like senior meal programs may have eligibility requirements. Calling ahead helps.
Is the food really free?
Yes, all food is free and no referral is required.