Free Food in Elmira, NY
Elmira is in the heart of New York's Southern Tier, near the Pennsylvania border. The community has a long tradition of neighbors helping neighbors.
Still, everyone needs a hand sometimes. About 28% of Elmira residents live below the poverty line and can struggle to put food on the table — that is where this network comes in. All 21 resources listed here are free to access, with no cost and no referral needed.
View Elmira resources on the map · Poverty figure: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-Year Estimates
What's available in Elmira
- Food Bank: 10
- Food Pantry: 7
- Blessing Box: 2
- Meal Program: 2
- Pet Food Pantry: 1
Resources in Elmira
21 results
AIM Independent Living Center Community Nutrition Program
1206 S Main St
Food Pantry
Salvation Army Food Pantry - Elmira Corps
414 Lake St
Food Bank
211 Helpline
Dial 211 or Text ZIP code to 898211, NY
Food Bank
519 Little Free Pantry
519 Grinnell St
Blessing Box
AIM Community Nutrition Program
1206 South Main Street
Food Pantry
BackPack Program (Food Bank of the Southern Tier)
388 Upper Oakwood Avenue
Meal Program
C.C. Chemung/Samaritan Center Food Pantry
380 S Main St
Food Pantry
Campus Food Pantries at Elmira College
Various Locations (e.g., Elmira College), NY
Food Pantry
Catholic Charities Chemung Community Food Pantry
160 High Street
Food Pantry
Catholic Charities Community Kitchen
160 High St
Food Bank
Food Bank of the Southern Tier
388 Upper Oakwood Avenue
Food Bank
Food Bank of the Southern Tier BackPack Program
388 Upper Oakwood Avenue
Food Pantry
Friendship SDA Church Food Pantry
1222 Lackawanna Ave
Food Bank
Grace Community Meal
375 W Church St
Food Bank
In His Presence Ministry Food Pantry
1155 Richard St
Food Bank
Meals on Wheels of Chemung County
150 Fox St
Meal Program
Neighborhood Transformation Center
314 W Church St
Food Bank
New Life Elmira Food Pantry
325 Lake St
Food Bank
North Presbyterian Church Food Pantry
921 College Ave
Food Bank
SPCA-Chemung County Humane Society Pet Food Pantry
2435 State Rt 352
Food PantryPet Food Pantry
The Giving Pantry
337 Diven Ave
Blessing Box
Common questions about free food in Elmira
Where can I get free food in Elmira?
21 resources in Elmira offer free food, including food banks, food pantries, meal programs, blessing boxes, and WIC offices.
Do I need to qualify or bring ID?
Most locations are open to anyone, though WIC offices do have eligibility requirements. A call ahead is helpful.
Is the food really free?
Yes, all food is free with no referral required.
What if I need food outside of regular hours?
Community fridges and blessing boxes in Elmira may be available throughout the day—check the map for locations near you.