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Mutual aid is all about making sure nobody goes without the basics with no red tape and no questions asked. When you give hygiene products, socks, or canned food, you're bridging the gap for neighbors facing tough times and helping our community stay strong.
Perinton Food Shelf
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
Brighton Food Cupboard
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)
Trillium Health Food Pantry
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
Being Black in the Burbs
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
Agape Haven of Abundance
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)
Roc Mutual Aid
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
Food Not Bombs
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
