Welcome to the Food Pantry
Welcome
The Oneida Emergency Food Pantry is a unique service to the Oneida Nation. Voted by GTC in October 2016, the Pantry opened its doors January 2017 to service Community members in need of emergency food help. In the first two years of operation we have distributed 4,256 food packages, Served 561 different families, and 1,641 total clients within those Oneida families.
Donations
All Food Donations are accepted. Non-Perishable items can be set in community bins or dropped directly off at the Pantry. All fresh produce can be dropped directly off Pantry to be stored safely.
How to Apply
Pantry applications are accepted anytime at Economic Support Monday through Friday 800AM-430PM. For convenience of service applications are accepted on our distribution day’s Tuesday and Thursday 11AM-1PM at the Pantry
Four items will be needed to complete application:
1. Oneida Nation Tribal ID
2. Circumstance, Emergency, or Reason your coming for food.
3. Address Verification
4. Last 30 days of income
The last two will not disqualify you from receiving services.
*Intake procedures subject to change based on community needs and program direction*
(Picture of Economic Support and Food Pantry Update Flyer)
Mission / Vision
Mission
“To provide the Oneida Community access to nutritious food when in need, increase self-sufficiency and collaborate to strengthen the Oneida community integrated food system.
Vision
“An engaged community that alleviates emergency hunger together.”
