SCC Emergency Services

Syracuse Community Connections works to address the need for food and diapers for families across our neighborhood.

Food Pantry

Offered the first and last Tuesday of the month, 10am – 1pm
IDs are needed for any individual receiving food in the household.

Made possible through a collaboration with the Central New York Food Bank, the food pantry is an essential safety net service, providing low and moderate income residents in the 13202, 13204, 13205, and 13207 zip codes with food assistance.

Fresh Food Giveaway

Offered the third Friday of the month starting at 1pm.

Distribution is first-come, first-serve. Made possible through a collaboration with the Central New York Food Bank and started in 2020, the Fresh Food Giveaway provides an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, bread, and other grains to local residents. Organic products are distributed to residents with nutritional needs requiring this type of food. The agency regularly schedules service providers to present information during the giveaway.

*Please note start time may vary. We encourage guests to arrive 15 minutes earlier to secure a spot in line.

Kid’s Case

Made possible through a collaboration with the Central New York Food Bank, this program provides the opportunity to serve a nutritious meal each day as part of the afterschool program. Meals are served in dinner style method and children are provided the opportunity to volunteer in program implementation.