Rochester Food Not Bombs recovers resources to create free vegetarian and vegan meals in our local community. The organization operates a network of free food stands throughout Rochester that anyone can use: take what you need, contribute what you can.

• Free hot meals are served every Saturday and Wednesday at 6:30PM in front of the RTS Transit Center on St. Paul. 

• Free hot coffee and baked goods served every Wednesday morning at 7 outside the RTS St Paul St. entrance

• Help cook every Wednesday at 5PM & Saturday at 4PM at the Flying Squirrel Community Space.

Website: https://rocfnb.org | Facebook: @ROCFoodNotBombs | Instagram: @rocfnb

An independent program of Rochester LGBTQ+ Together serving LGBTQIA2S+  individuals in Rochester and Monroe County with basic needs including  food, rent, utilities, and transportation. They operate three funds:  Mutual Aid Group Fund, Emergency Relief Fund, and Trans Joy & Self-care Fund.

Website: https://rochester.lgbt/mutual-aid | Facebook: Greater Rochester LGBTQ+ Mutual Aid Group
Donations: Cash App, PayPal, Venmo (mark as "MUTUAL AID")

Agape Haven of Abundance is a grassroots nonprofit providing food security and community support to reduce intergenerational poverty in Rochester's high-poverty zip codes. Their Hunger Relief program serves fresh food and groceries to upwards of 100 people per day on weekdays from 11 AM to 2 PM, and distributes boxes of fresh produce once per month.

Address: 289 Driving Park Avenue, Rochester, NY 14613 | Phone: (585) 434-0109 or (585) 483-0791
Email: info@agapehavenofabundance.org | Website: https://www.agapehavenofabundance.org
Hours: Monday-Friday 11 AM - 2 PM (by appointment)

A grassroots organization focused on highlighting and combating  anti-Black racism and providing mutual aid to Rochester's Black  community. They take specific requests for money, food, and household  goods through their social media platforms and provide direct assistance to families in need.

Website: https://linktr.ee/blackintheburbs | Facebook: @beingblackintheburbs | Instagram: @being_black_in_the_burbs
Donation: Venmo: Beingblack-InTheburbs | Cashapp: $Beingblackintheburbs

The Blessed Sacrament Supper Program has been serving nutritious evening meals to hundreds of people in Rochester since 1992. Dinner is served Monday through Friday 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM to anyone who enters the door.

Address: 259 Rutgers Street, Rochester, NY 14607 | Phone: (585) 442-5279

Operating through Jewish Family Service of Rochester, Brighton Food Cupboard follows a case management model. Clients don't come to the cupboard, instead case managers shop for them and deliver food directly to homes, ensuring dignity and reducing transportation barriers.

Serving Zip Codes:

14607, 14610, 14618, and 14620

Hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM-12 PM | Phone: (585) 271-5355 for client services
Address: 2131 Elmwood Avenue, Door A (Temple B'rith Kodesh)

Bruno's Books and Beans is collecting non perishable items and will donate them at the end of each week.

Clownboy Coffee is collecting non perishable items to fill the Little Free Pantries on Winton and Atlantic Ave. Additionally, they're purchasing Aldi gift cards to place in these Little Free Pantries.

The Eastside Potluck Society hosts potluck dinners every other Monday at  6 PM at the RTS stop at Monroe Avenue and Blessed Sacrament Church.  This mutual aid initiative serves the community through street outreach,  providing meals and support to people experiencing homelessness, substance use challenges, and veterans. They also provide free Narcan and connect with other mutual aid organizations.

Instagram: @eastsidepotlucksociety | Donations: Venmo and Giftster

Equal Grounds has a Pay It Forward Board where you can pick something off the board that has been prepaid for. No questions asked.

Finger Lakes Roasters has a food pantry setup inside their cafe. Drop off shelf stable items during business hours. Feel free to take any items that you might need.

Fox's Bagels is doing a bagel and coffee special. Pop in and grab a coupon. No questions asked.

House of Mercy operates a 76-bed shelter open 24/7 and provides three meals daily to guests, plus a community food pantry distributing  non-perishable groceries to anyone in need. The food pantry operates  every Wednesday from 10-11:45 AM and 1-2:45 PM.

Address: 285 Ormond Street, Rochester, NY 14605 | Phone: (585) 546-2580
Website: https://houseofmercyrochester.org

Laughing Gull Chocolates is collecting menstrual and hygiene products. Individuals who donate get 5% off their purchase.

Mercury Coffee Company is collecting non perishable items and will donate them at the end of each week.

Montgomery Court is giving away 30 breakfast sandwiches per day. Choose from bacon, sausage, or veggie. No questions asked.

Perinton Food Shelf provides emergency food relief exclusively to residents of the 14450 zip code (Fairport/Perinton area). Clients call to request assistance and receive a week's supply of food based on  household size, packaged for pickup at their facility in Fairport. The organization is staffed primarily by volunteers and relies on donated food and monetary contributions to purchase fresh produce, dairy, and  meat products.

Phone: (585) 425-7410 (Call for appointment Monday-Thursday 9 AM-4 PM, Friday 9 AM-10:30 AM)
Email: contactus@perintonfoodshelf.org | Website: https://perintonfoodshelf.org
Mailing Address: PO Box 381, Fairport, NY 14450

Pizza Wizard has a big board with pizza coupons on it. There will be 25 coupons on it each day until they're gone. Come in an grab a coupon from the board. No questions asked.

A volunteer-run cooperative network connecting people in need with  community resources, currently focusing on food and medical supplies.  Request aid by filling out their online form - deliveries typically made within 3-5 days.

Website: https://rocmutualaid.com/requests | Phone: (585) 200-5630

Serves lunch Monday through Saturday from noon to 1 PM and operates a food pantry on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-11 AM.

Serving Zip Codes
14604, 14606, 14608, 14611, 14614, and 14619

Address: 681 Brown Street, Rochester, NY | Phone: (585) 235-6511
Website: https://www.stpeterskitchen.org

The Hideaway is doing a free meal and non-alcoholic beverage every Thursday from 12-3pm. Grab a coupon when you come in and present it when you order. No questions asked.

Red Fern is collecting monetary donations through their website for @peoples.pantry.rochester and as a way to pre-pay for their $5 Low Dough Burritos.

Trillium Health operates three food pantry locations serving anyone with a need for food. Their main location at 259 Monroe Avenue operates like a grocery store where clients choose their own food, including fresh produce, frozen foods, pet food, and hygiene items.

Main Location: 259 Monroe Avenue

• Monday 1-4 PM

• Wednesday 9 AM-12 PM & 2-4 PM

• Thursday 1-4 PM

• Friday 9 AM-12 PM & 2-4 PM

Phone: (585) 545-7220 | Website: https://www.trilliumhealth.org/food