Free Food in Ithaca, NY
Ithaca sits at the southern tip of Cayuga Lake in central New York, surrounded by the Finger Lakes region. The community is strengthening local bonds and care.
Still, everyone needs a hand sometimes. About 33% of Ithaca residents live below the poverty line and can struggle to put food on the table — that is where this network comes in. All 15 resources listed here are free to access, with no cost and no referral needed.
View Ithaca resources on the map · Poverty figure: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-Year Estimates
What's available in Ithaca
- Food Pantry: 10
- Food Bank: 2
- WIC Office: 2
- Meal Program: 1
- Pet Food Pantry: 1
Resources in Ithaca
15 results
Baptized Church of Jesus Christ Food Pantry
412 First St
Food Pantry
BackPack Program (Pine Tree Rd)
388 Pine Tree Rd
Food Pantry
Cornell Food Pantry
109 Mcgraw Pl
Food Pantry
Foodnet Meals on Wheels
2422 N Triphammer Rd
Meal Program
Free Food Fridge at Cornell
Anabel Taylor Hall, Room 120, Cornell University
Food Pantry
Friendship Donation Network
1013 W State St
Food Bank
Loaves & Fishes of Tompkins County
210 N Cayuga St
Food Bank
Neighborhood Food Hub
YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County
Food Pantry
No More Tears/No Mas Lágrimas
301 S Geneva St
Food Pantry
Prunty's Pantry
Campus Center (Egbert Hall), 1st Floor, Ithaca College
Food Pantry
SPCA of Tompkins County Pet Food Pantry
1640 Hanshaw Rd
Food PantryPet Food Pantry
Southside Community Center Food Pantry
305 S Pln
Food Pantry
St. John's Community Services Food Pantry
618 W State St
Food Pantry
Tompkins County WIC Clinic
150 N Albany St
WIC Office
Tompkins County WIC Program (Main Office)
55 Brown Rd
WIC Office
Common questions about free food in Ithaca
Where can I get free food in Ithaca?
15 resources in Ithaca provide free food, including food pantries, food banks, WIC offices, pet food pantries, and college food programs.
Do I need to qualify or bring ID?
Most locations welcome anyone, though WIC offices do have eligibility requirements. Calling ahead is helpful.
Is the food really free?
Yes, all food is free with no referral needed.