Heather Wasielewski, Executive Director of the Utica Food Pantry, and Kim Mattia, President of the Utica Food Pantry, were interviewed by WKTV NEWSChannel 2 to talk about New York’s Pandemic-era SNAP benefits ending in March.
In light of this upcoming change, please consider a donation to the Utica Food Pantry. We are always accepting donations of canned goods, non-perishable food items and monetary donations.
The Pantry serves the residents of the City of Utica who meet The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) income eligibility requirement. Typical clients include working families trying to make ends meet, people experiencing a temporary job loss, individuals whose SNAP (food stamps) benefits have been reduced, and senior citizens. Seniors often seek help because most are on a fixed income and are impacted by higher medication and health care costs.
The Utica Food Pantry was founded in 1982 when it incorporated as a 501(c) organization. As a private, nonprofit organization we depend entirely on donations from individuals, corporations, foundations and other strategic partners.
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