Community Food Support Resources

As the federal government shutdown continues into November, SNAP benefits remain suspended or uncertain, and many residents may face challenges accessing food assistance. Mayor Flowers encourages anyone affected by the SNAP disruption to reach out to the local food pantries and meal programs listed below:

• Beth-El Church of God in Christ - Harvest Community Outreach (Food Pantry)

91 Hooker Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

(845) 471-1195

Hours: 2nd & 4th Sunday, 2:00-5:00 PM (rear entrance)

Eligibility: Bring ID for yourself and family on first visit.

• Mother's Cupboard at Beulah Baptist Church (Food Pantry & Meal Program)

92 Catherine St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

(845) 473-1662

Hours: Pantry Tuesdays 1:00-3:00 PM; Meals Saturdays 11:30 AM-12:30 PM.

• Dutchess County Community Action of Poughkeepsie (Food Pantry)

77 Canon St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

(845) 452-5104

Hours: By appointment, Mon-Fri 8:30 AM-4:30 PM (closed 12-1 PM)

Eligibility: Proof of address and ID for self and dependents.

• Dutchess Outreach (Beverly Closs Food Pantry)

29 North Hamilton St, Suite 220, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

(845) 454-3792

Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:30-11:00 AM (Closed Wed)

Hot meals weekdays lunch and dinner

Eligibility: Proof of address, ID for self and dependents. Once every 30 days.

• God's Helping Hands (Food Pantry)

120 Hudson Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (in the gym)

(845) 471-7976

Hours: Tuesdays 11:30 AM-1:30 PM.

• Lunch Box Community Meal Program - Dutchess Outreach

29 North Hamilton St (rear of FPC), Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

(845) 454-3792

Hours: Lunch (to go) Mon-Fri 11:15 AM-1:00 PM & Sun 12-1 PM; Dinner (to go) Mon-Fri 5-6 PM.

• Salvation Army (Food Pantry/Meal Program)

19 Pershing Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

(845) 471-1210 (Contact Jackie)

Food Pantry: Wed & Fri 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (by appointment)

Eligibility: Photo ID, proof of income & address; once every 60 days.

Meals: Breakfast Mon-Fri 8:30-9:30 AM; Lunch Mon, Wed, Fri 12-1 PM (curbside pickup).

• St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church (Food Pantry)

55 Wilbur Blvd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

(845) 452-1550

Hours: 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays 9-11 AM.

• St. Paul's Poughkeepsie (Food Pantry)

161 Mansion St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

(845) 452-8440

Hours: Tue-Thu 10 AM-2 PM

Eligibility: Families eligible once per month.

• Trinity Temple (Food Pantry)

19 S. Bridge St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

(845) 471-5815

Hours: Wednesdays 10 AM-4 PM.