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Pawling | Pine Plains | Pleasant Valley | Poughkeepsie

Pawling (Town, Village)

Pawling Resource Service Center, DBA Pawling Resource Center

 

  • Type of Resource: Food Pantry
  • Address: 126 East Main St. Pawling, NY 12564
  • Contact Information: 845-855-3459; Email: PawlingResource@gmail.com
  • Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10am-4pm; Wednesday, 10am-5pm; second Saturday of the month, 10am-12pm/noon.
  • Website: https://pawlingresourcecenter.org/?page_id=437
  • Notes: Eligibility: must live, work, or have a household resident who attends church or school in Pawling. Bring bags if possible.

Pine Plains (Town)

The Community Food Locker, Council of Churches, Methodist Church

 

  • Type of Resource: Food Pantry
  • Address: 3023 Church St. Pine Plains, NY 12567 (located in the basement of the Methodist Church)
  • Contact Information: Patricia Nannetti, 518-398-7692
  • Hours of Operation: Second Saturday of the month, 10am-12pm/noon.
  • Website: https://www.pineplainsepiscopal.org/the-community-food-locker 
  • Notes: Eligibility: Available to residents of Pine Plains Central School District.
Willow Roots

 

 

Pleasant Valley (Town)

Church House of God and Doors to Heaven

 

Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Food Pantry, Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church

 

  • Type of Resource: Food Pantry
  • Address: 92 Martin Rd. Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
  • Contact Information: 845-214-2078
  • Hours of Operation: Wednesday, 6pm-7:30pm.
  • Website: N/A
  • Notes: Eligibility: First visit must show photo ID. Available to residents of Pleasant Valley or Arlington School District. Can come once a month, may come twice a month as needed. This is a choice pantry, guests choose what they want from the items available. 

Poughkeepsie (City)

Adriance Memorial Library, Poughkeepsie Public Library District

 

  • Type of Resource: N/A
  • Address: 93 Market St. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
  • Contact Information: 845-485-3445
  • Hours of Operation: N/A
  • Website: https://poklib.org/
  • Notes: The Poughkeepsie Community Fridge project located at Hudson River Housing's P O Laundromat at 488 Main Street is temporarily on pause. Please check back for updates and new location information. Thank you! --- El Refrigerador de la Comunidad est á temporalmente en pausa. Vuelva a consultar para obtener actualizaciones e información sobre nuevas ubicaciones.¡Gracias!
Beth-El Church of God in Christ, Harvest Community Outreach

 

  • Type of Resource: Food Pantry
  • Address: 91 Hooker Ave. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
  • Contact Information: Office: 845-471-1195. Call and leave name and contact phone number, Sister Kim Dicker will be in touch. 
  • Hours of Operation: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Notes: Eligibility requirements N/A at this time.  Please call for more information.

Central Dutchess County Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County

 

  • Type of Resource: Food Pantry
  • Address: 77 Cannon St. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
  • Contact Information: 845-452-5104, x3
  • Hours of Operation: Call to schedule an appointment Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. Closed for lunch from 12pm/noon-1pm.
  • Website: (Food Pantry) https://www.dutchesscap.org/ ; Family Resources - Food Services: https://www.dutchesscap.org/what-we-do/case-mgmt/food-services.html
  • Notes: Eligibility: Must be a Dutchess County resident; bring proof of address. Call to ask about eligibility restrictions.
Dutchess Outreach, Beverly H. Closs Food Pantry

 

  • Type of Resource: Food Pantry
  • Address: 29 North Hamilton St., Suite 220 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (located in the garden wing of the Family Partnership Center)
  • Contact Information: 845-454-3792, x1 or Tara Whalen, x3249
  • Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30am-3:00pm.
  • Website: https://dutchessoutreach.org/beverly-closs-food-pantry/  
  • Notes: Eligibility: First time visitors must register and provide photo ID and proof of address for everyone in the household. Only one person from the household can come to the food pantry to shop every two weeks.
Dutchess Outreach, The Lunch Box

 

  • Type of Resource: Meal Program
  • Address: 29 North Hamilton St. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (located in the back of the FPC)
  • Contact Information: 845-454-3792, x5
  • Hours of Operation: Hot meals to go Monday through Friday, 11:15am-1pm and 5pm-6pm ; Sunday lunch, 12pm/noon-1pm.
  • Website: https://dutchessoutreach.org/the-lunch-box/ 
  • Notes: Eligibility: Currently no ID required. Allowed three meals and, two waters. The number of milk and dessert allowed will fluctuate between what's available.
Ebenezer Baptist Church 

 

  • Type of Resource: Food Pantry
  • Address: 15 Smith St. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
  • Contact Information: 845-483-9418
  • Hours of Operation: Second and fourth Saturdays, 10am.
  • Website:  N/A
  • Notes: Eligibility requirements N/A at this time.  Please call for more information.
God’s Helping Hands 

 

  • Type of Resource: Food Pantry
  • Address: 120 Hudson Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (located in the gym)
  • Contact Information: 845-471-7976
  • Hours of Operation: Every Tuesday, 11:30am-1:30pm.
  • Website: N/A
  • Notes: Eligibility: Must show photo ID. *Closed for inclement weather.

Hudson Valley Community Services (HVCS) Poughkeepsie, Cornerstone Family Healthcare

 

  • Type of Resource: Food & Toiletry Closets
  • Address: 40 Garden St. 4th floor, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
  • Contact Information: 845-471-0707
  • Hours of Operation: Closets are open by appointment during Poughkeepsie Office business hours, Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm.
  • Website: https://www.hudsonvalleycs.org/food-closets/
  • Notes: Eligibility: For clients of HVCS (a quick intake can be done over the phone). Client should check in monthly with Care Manager and set up appointment to access food & toiletry closet.

Meals On Wheels Of Greater Poughkeepsie

 

  • Type of Resource: Meal Delivery Service
  • Address: 100 Cannon Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
  • Contact Information: 845-452-2245; Email: MOWPoughkeepsie@gmail.com ; Contact Form: https://mealsonwheelsofgp.com/
  • Hours of Operation: 7:30am-11:30am.
  • Website: https://mealsonwheelsofgp.com/?page_id=7 
  • Notes: Several Meals on Wheels organizations operate in Dutchess County. Days of service and fees vary for each organization, contact directly. Ask about eligibility requirements.

Pathstone Corporation

 

  • Type of Resource: Food Pantry
  • Address: 205 South Avenue, Suite 101 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
  • Contact Information: (not necessary to dial 1) 845-849-0088
  • Hours of Operation: 2nd Monday of the month, 3pm-6pm.
  • Website: https://m.facebook.com/PathStoneNYDownstate/
  • Notes: Eligibility: Please bring ID. Can come once a month. Call to schedule an appointment outside of listed hours.
P O Laundromat, Hudson River Housing

 

  • Type of Resource: Community Refrigerator and Cabinet
  • Address: 488 Main St. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
  • Contact Information: 845-452-4500
  • Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 7am-8pm; Saturday and Sunday, 7am-9pm.
  • Website: N/A
  • Notes: Formerly located at the Adriance Memorial Library. Eligibility: Consider your neighbors. Take what you need, give what you can. Perishable foods, including bread should be put in the refrigerator to deter spoilage, pest and rodents. Cabinet is for toiletries, canned and dried goods.  --- The Poughkeepsie Community Fridge project located at Hudson River Housing's P O Laundromat at 488 Main Street is temporarily on pause. Please check back for updates and new location information. Thank you! --- El Refrigerador de la Comunidad est á temporalmente en pausa. Vuelva a consultar para obtener actualizaciones e información sobre nuevas ubicaciones.¡Gracias!

Poughkeepsie Spanish Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) Church

 

  • Type of Resource: Food Pantry
  • Address: 61 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
  • Contact Information: 845-392-6937
  • Hours of Operation: Mondays, 2pm-6pm; Meal provided after Saturday service, 9am-12pm/noon.
  • Website: https://www.poksdachurch.org/ ; https://www.facebook.com/poksdachurch/
  • Notes: Eligibility: Registration required: photo ID, address, phone number and, number of residents living in the household.
Salvation Army

 

  • Type of Resource: Meal Program
  • Address: 19 Pershing Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
  • Contact Information: 845-471-1210; Email: diego.bedoya@use.salvationarmy.org; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSalvationarmypoughkeepsiecorps
  • Hours of Operation: Breakfast: Monday through Friday, 8:30am-9:30am. Lunch: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12pm/noon-1pm.
  • Website: https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/greater-new-york/
  • Notes: Eligibility: Must show residency in Poughkeepsie, Pleasant Valley, Arlington or Hyde Park. Thanksgiving Dinner is offered in November. Sign up for Christmas distribution begins in October. ** If schools are closed due to inclement weather the Salvation Army is also closed. If schools have a two-hour delay breakfast is not offered.
  • As of February 2024 the Salvation Army is accepting applications for Summer Camp at Star Lake for children 7-12 years old. Register online - https://www.starlake.camp/parents/. Multiple sessions offered begin in July. Round trip transportation will be provided from the Salvation Army located at 19 Pershing Avenue (12601) to Star Lake in Bloomingdale New Jersey (approximately a 1.5hr drive).
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

 

  • Type of Resource: Food Pantry
  • Address: 161 Mansion St. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
  • Contact Information: 845-452-8440
  • Hours of Operation: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10am-2pm.
  • Website: https://stpaulspoughkeepsie.org/outreach/food-pantry/ 
  • Notes: Eligibility: Bring ID.

Poughkeepsie (Town)

Church of the Holy Trinity, Caring Ministry

 

  • Type of Resource: Food Pantry
  • Address: 775 Main Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 (in Bishop Mestice Hall)
  • Contact Information: 845-452-1863
  • Hours of Operation: Wednesdays, 9am-12pm/noon.
  • Website: https://holytrinitypoughkeepsie.com/food-pantry
  • Notes: Eligibility: Must provide proof of residency, bring photo ID for everyone in household. Participants are allowed to come once a month. Note: pantry is closed when the rectory is closed for holidays or inclement weather.
Hudson River Lodging - Gannett House Program 

 

  • Type of Resource: Food Pantry
  • Address: 391 Manchester Rd. Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
  • Contact Information: 845-452-0019
  • Hours of Operation: Call ahead to make an appointment with Case Managers Robin or Ritu Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm.
  • Website: N/A
  • Notes: Only non-perishable items available. Call to ask about eligibility restrictions.