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Dutchess County Food Access Resources: A - D

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Food Access Resources: A - D

Amenia | Beacon | Beekman | Clinton | Dover

Amenia (Town)

Food of Life (Comida de Vida), St. Thomas Episcopal Church

 

  • Type of Resource: Food Pantry
  • Address: 40 Leedsville Rd. Amenia, NY 12501
  • Contact Information: 845-373-9161
  • Hours of Operation: Friday, 2pm-5pm, except Thanksgiving and Christmas.
  • Website: https://stthomasamenia.com/
  • Notes: Eligibility:  If you are unable to come to the pantry during Friday open hours, call and leave a message. Available to everyone. No residency or income requirements. No appointment necessary.
North East Community Center

 

  • Type of Resource: Food Pantry ; Delivery
  • Address: 51 South Center St. Millerton, NY 12546
  • Contact Information: Jordan, 518-789-4259, x124; Email: foodaccess@neccmillerton.org
  • Hours of Operation: Walk-in hours: Wednesday, 3pm-6pm; Thursday, 10am-1pm. Home delivery: every other Wednesday.
  • Website: https://www.neccmillerton.org/food-and-supply-pantry
  • Notes: Eligibility: For residents of Millerton, Amenia and Dover. Call and leave a message to schedule an appointment outside of normal pantry hours or to request home delivery.
Vine and Branches Food Closet, Immaculate Conception Church

 

  • Type of Resource: Food Pantry
  • Address: 11 Lavelle Rd. Amenia, NY 12501 (located in the gym of the Immaculate Conception Church, Amenia)
  • Contact Information: 845-373-8193
  • Hours of Operation: Third Saturday of the month, 9:30am-10am. 
  • Website: https://icsaamenia.org/vine-branches
  • Notes: Eligibility: Everyone is welcome. No registration requirements.

 

Beacon (City)

Beacon Community Kitchen, Tabernacle of Christ Church

 

   https://www.facebook.com/BeaconSoupKitchen/

  • Notes: Eligibility: Hot take out lunch and warmth are available to Beacon residents and those in adjacent communities.
Fareground 

 

   https://www.facebook.com/Fareground

  • Notes: Eligibility: Everyone is welcome. Fareground currently operates (14) Tiny Food Pantries and (4) Community Fridges based on a “take what you need, give what you can” social platform that provides free food and other necessities for anyone in the community. Free Farm Stand offers [free] vegetables, fruits, dairy and other items. Please bring your own bags and carpool if possible.
  • Type of Resource: Free Marketplace
  • Address: Same as above.
  • Contact Information:  Same as above.
  • Hours of Operation: View https://www.fareground.org/events.
  • Website:  Same as above.
  • Notes: Eligibility: Everyone is welcome. Free Marketplace offers fruits, proteins, pantry staples and toiletries. Share this resource with anyone in the community you think would benefit from this offering. Bring your own bags.
  • Type of Resource: Mutual Aid Beacon Food Drive Thru Distributions
  • Address: Memorial Park, Robert Cahill Dr. Beacon, NY 12508 (enter the park near Ron's Ice Cream)
  • Contact Information:  Same as above.
  • Hours of Operation: First and Third Wednesdays of the month, 9am-10am. View https://www.fareground.org/events to verify.
  • Website:  Same as above.
  • Notes: Eligibility: First Wednesday, distribution is for seniors age 60+ (or with a senior in the household). Third Wednesday, everyone is welcome.

Coming Soon!

  • Type of Resource: Meal Program
  • Address: 37 Lamplight Drive Beacon, NY 12508
  • Contact Information: Executive director: Jamie Levato, 845-375-7194; Email: jamie@fareground.org
  • Hours of Operation: TBD
  • Website:  Same as above.
  • Notes: A location to pick up food is coming soon! 

     

Southern Dutchess Community Action Partnership of Beacon

 

Salvation Army

 

St. Andrew’s and Luke Episcopal Church

 

  • Type of Resource: Food Pantry
  • Address: West Campus, 15 South Ave. Beacon, NY 12508 (enter at the door on the bottom floor of the building, closest to the large parking long along highway 9-D)
  • Contact Information: 845-831-1369
  • Hours of Operation: Saturday, 10am-11am.
  • Website: https://www.beacon-episcopal.org/food-pantry
  • Notes: Eligibility: Must show proof of residency in the City of Beacon. Registration requirements: first time guests must show photo ID and proof that income meets State guidelines.
Welcome Table Soup Kitchen, Beacon First Presbyterian Church

 

  • Type of Resource: Meal Program / Tiny Pantry
  • Address: 50 Liberty St. Beacon, NY 12508
  • Contact Information: 845-831-5322
  • Hours of Operation: Friday and Saturday, 10am-12pm/noon.
  • Website: https://beaconpresbychurch.org/
  • Notes: Eligibility: Everyone is welcome. May not be intoxicated. The Tiny Pantry holds dry goods, "take what you need, give what you can."

 

Beekman (Town)

No services available at this time.

 

Clinton (Town)

Town of Clinton Food Pantry, Pleasant Plains Presbyterian Church 

 

Dover (Dover Plains: Town)

Eastern Dutchess Community Action Partnership of Dover

 

  • Type of Resource: Food Pantry
  • Address: 3414 Route 22 Dover Plains, NY 12522
  • Contact Information: 845-877-9272, x5
  • Hours of Operation: Call to make an appointment Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. Closed for lunch from 12pm/noon-1pm. 
  • Website: https://www.dutchesscap.org/ ; Family Resources - Food Services: https://www.dutchesscap.org/what-we-do/case-mgmt/food-services.html
  • Notes: For immediate assistance call the main office in Poughkeepsie 845-452-5104 or email info@dutchesscap.org for more information. Eligibility: must show proof of residency in Dutchess County; ask about additional restrictions.
North East Community Center

 

  • Type of Resource: Food Pantry ; Delivery
  • Address: 51 South Center St. Millerton, NY 12546
  • Contact Information: Jordan, 518-789-4259, x124; Email: foodaccess@neccmillerton.org
  • Hours of Operation: Walk-in hours: Wednesday, 3-6pm; Thursday, 10am-1pm. Home delivery: every other Wednesday.
  • Website: https://www.neccmillerton.org/food-and-supply-pantry
  • Notes: Eligibility: For residents of Millerton, Amenia and Dover. Call and leave a message to schedule an appointment outside of normal pantry hours or to request home delivery.
Center of Compassion

 

  • Type of Resource: Food Pantry
  • Address: 52 Mill St. Dover Plains, NY 12522
  • Contact Information: 845-877-9076, x3
  • Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday, open by appointment only. 
  • Website: https://centerofcompassion.org/
  • Notes: Eligibility: Must be a resident of the town of Dover Plains. Call and leave name and number to inquire about eligibility and, schedule an appointment.