Emergency Food Assistance in Broome County

Broome County is aware that the ongoing federal government shutdown will affect the timing of SNAP benefit disbursements to our residents for November 2025.

According to the New York State Office of Temporary and Stability Assistance (OTDA):

"Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, November SNAP benefits may be delayed. SNAP benefits cannot be issued for November unless the federal government shutdown ends, or other federal action provides necessary funding, SNAP households will be notified by November 1, 2025, on the status of November SNAP benefits. Updates will be posted on the OTDA website, myBenefits, ebtEDGE, and through text messages to SNAP households."

If you receive SNAP benefits and do not see your payment pending in your account, please do not be alarmed. SNAP benefits are normally distributed between November 1-10, and there is still time for the federal government to resolve the funding hold and release funds to New York State for disbursement.

Please continue to:

  • Keep your scheduled appointments
  • Attend interviews
  • Provide any requested documentation

Doing so will help ensure timely access to SNAP benefits once the federal hold is lifted.

For more information or to apply/renew SNAP benefits, visit mybenefits.ny.gov or contact the Broome County Department of Social Services at (607) 778-8850. 

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.

Transportation Assistance

Broome County Transit is offering no-cost rides for SNAP recipients to and from any food access site in Broome County. Show your SNAP EBT card to the driver to ride for free.

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: