Emergency Food Assistance in Broome County

Per the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), as of November 10, 2025:

New York State has issued full SNAP benefits. SNAP benefit information will continue to be updated on the OTDA website, myBenefits, and the ebtEDGE website. SNAP households may also receive text messages from NY OTDA about SNAP benefit updates.

Please continue to complete all SNAP requirements, including recertifications, returning periodic reports, and reporting changes.

New applications for SNAP will continue to be accepted. For more information or to apply/renew SNAP benefits, visit mybenefits.ny.gov or contact the Broome County Department of Social Services at (607) 778-1100. 

Protect Your Benefits

Remember to protect yourself from scams targeting Electronic (EBT) cardholders. 

New York State rules allow certain Temporary Assistance benefits to be replaced if they have been stolen through electronic means (card skimming, cloning, third party misrepresentation or other similar fraudulent methods such as phishing). However, SNAP benefits can no longer be replaced if stolen. 

Click here to read more about the OTDA's new program to freeze your card and help protect your benefits from theft, scams, and fraud.

Get Help

Residents in need of immediate food assistance can dial 2-1-1 to be connected with available food pantries, community meals, and other local support programs across Broome County.

Find Food

Use the Food Bank of the Southern Tier's Find Food Tool to find emergency food resources near you.

For a list of food pantries and community meal sites within the City of Binghamton, visit: City of Binghamton Food Resources.

For a countywide list, excluding the City of Binghamton, visit: Broome County Food Resources.

Food Boxes

Broome County has distributed 2,000 food boxes to support local veterans and rural households in need following the recent delay in SNAP benefit payments. Each household may receive one box, available at the pickup locations below while supplies last.

Veteran Pickup Locations (Must show a valid Veterans ID)

  • Timothy M. Grippen Veterans Resource Center

11 Frederick Street, Binghamton, NY 13901 

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

  • American Legion Post 1645

177 Robinson Street, Binghamton, NY 13904

Hours: Saturday - Thursday, 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Friday 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.

  • American Legion Post 80

76 Main Street, Binghamton, NY 13905

Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

  • VFW Endicott

101 Nanticoke Avenue, Endicott, NY 13760

Hours: Monday - Thursday, 1 p.m. - 11 p.m.; Friday - Sunday, 12:45 p.m. - 11:45 p.m.

Rural Household Pickup Locations

  • Northern Broome Senior Center

12 Strongs Place, Whitney Point, NY 13862

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

  • Eastern Broome Senior Center

27 Golden Lane, Colesville, NY 13787

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

  • Deposit Senior Center

14 Monument Street, Deposit, NY 13754

Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

  • Western Broome Senior Center

2801 Wayne Street, Endwell, NY 13760

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

  • Town of Windsor

124 Main Street, Windsor, NY 13865

Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m./1 p.m. - 4 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

  • Town of Fenton

44 Park Street, Port Crane, NY 13833

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

  • Town of Triangle

2612 Liberty Street, Whitney Point, NY 13862

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

  • Town of Chenango

1529 Route 12, Binghamton, NY 13901

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

  • Town of Conklin

1271 Conklin Road, Conklin, NY 13748

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

  • Town of Kirkwood

70 Crescent Drive, Kirkwood, NY 13795

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m./2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Seniors (Age 60 & over)

The Broome County Office for Aging (OFA) Mini-Bus provides transportation within urban areas of Broome County, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

OFA also partners with the Getthere Mobility Management Program to provide supplemental transportation options for older adults, especially those living in rural areas. 

For more information or to schedule a ride, call the Office for Aging at 607-778-2411, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Give Help

Your support helps ensure that every Broome County family has access to food.

Donate

Monetary contributions go directly to local food pantries and programs. You can donate online through:

Non-perishable food donations can be dropped off at:

  • CHOW Warehouse - 3 Otseningo Street, Binghamton
  • Food Bank of the Southern Tier - 388 Upper Oakwood Avenue, Elmira

Volunteer

Give your time to help fight hunger in our community. Local organizations rely on volunteers to sort and distribute food, assist at community meals, and support food drives. 

Learn more or sign up to volunteer with: