MUST HAVE REFERRAL FROM HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY TO ACCESS FOOD PANTRY. Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-901-2180 DURING BUSINESS HOURS 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM MON-FRI FOR REFERRAL.Provides emergency food service through food pantries located throughout Broome County. Boxed/canned food given at food pantries to provide 3 nutritious meals per day for 5 days, and fresh produce when available. FORMULA available at CHOW warehouse by appointment with approved referral by WIC.Food and/or Formula Referral requires client info: names, date of births, address for all in the household. Usage for food pantry under normal circumstances 12x/yr. Referrals accepted at 2-wk intervals.

Volunteers may provide transportation to essential services and appointments, run errands, assist with grocery and personal shopping, or pick up prescriptions, plan a regular phone visit or home visit to provide friendly and supportive listening, prepare/deliver a weekly meal or treat, perform general yard work or light housekeeping, and/or provide respite for caregiver.

Diapers of all sizes for children and adults. Wet wipes. Bed pads. Feminine Products. Some miscellaneous baby items may be available (e.g. bottles, blankets, clothing, toys, storybooks)

Provides seniors who cannot afford the expense of protective under garments (depends and chucks). We purchase and deliver to the clients at no cost to the client. We do make some exceptions to the age qualifications if there are medical issues until the client can get into another state or federal program. All client information is confidential and not shared with any other agency.

Provides personal grooming supplies and laundry soap. Availability depends on the donations that have been received. Provides a woman's shelf which contains hair products and other personal care items specifically to meet the needs of women, also has a shelf for men related items. Accepts donations of adult diapers and personal grooming supplies.

Provides a three day supply of baby diapers and wipes or adult undergarments to individuals in need. Accepts donations of baby diapers and adult undergarments. Call for information to drop off donations.

Provides seniors who cannot afford the expense of protective under garments (depends and chucks). We purchase and deliver to the clients at no cost to the client. We do make some exceptions to the age qualifications if there are medical issues until the client can get into another state or federal program. All client information is confidential and not shared with any other agency.

Provides food and basic necessities to the residents of Broome County who are in need. Emergency home deliveries may be available to home-bound individuals due to an illness, disability, age, seniors who are unable to operate a vehicle and to those who are un-housed and in need of food and other resources.