The People's Pantry of Rochester

The People's Pantry started over 40 years ago as a Calvary Saint Andrews food outreach, then South Wedge Food Program. We now serve nearly 800 families per month and with a steady stream of multi-talented and diverse volunteers (from neighborhood residents, social workers, retired teachers, veterans and more).

The mission of People's Pantry (aka SW Food Program) is to operate a program to provide groceries to individuals and families to help mitigate the effects of food insecurity with dignity and without bias/discrimination based on race, culture, sexual identity, gender, gender identity/expression, age, religious affiliation, disability, financial status, or other circumstance.