Food Pantry Assistance

All individuals residing within the Moravia School District boundaries are eligible for food assistance.

Hours & Location

The food pantry is open on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. (Note: this will vary if this falls on a holiday.)

Appointments for food assistance are for emergencies only.

The pantry is located at 76 West Cayuga Street in Moravia.

What to Expect

Eligibility: All individuals living within the Moravia School District boundaries are eligible for services. The amount of food you are eligible for is based on the number of people in your household. No certification is required for eligibility but an ID is helpful for registering.

Arrival: When you arrive, a volunteer will give you a number. When your number is called, you will self certify. No proof is required.

The first time you register, you will be asked for names, birthdates or ages of all people in the household, your physical address & phone number. Questions will be asked about WIC (women, infants, and children), Medicaid, SNAP, and military service, etc. This process takes a few minutes the first visit.

After the first visit, this step will take just a minute.

Shopping: Once your number is called, you will be assigned a personal shopper that will help you walk through the aisles. The shopper will help you bag your items, keep track of number of items, and point out options that are available.

In addition to food, there are personal items (i.e. toothpaste, shampoo) and pet food that is often available.

Loading: Once you are finished shopping, volunteers are available to help load bags and boxes into vehicles.

Note - the pantry is not available to deliver food, but someone else can pick up for you OR you can contact CAP in advance. CAP can be reached at https://caphelps.org/contact/ or (315) 255-1703 or questions@caphelps.org.

Moravia Backpack Program

The Moravia Backpack Program is a vital initiative aimed at supporting students in need within the Moravia School District.

Program Overview

  • This program provides bags of nutritious food to children, ensuring they have meals over the weekend during the school year when school meals are not available.

  • It serves over 100 students each week, with volunteers packing and distributing the food.

Sign Up

  • To sign up, please contact the social worker at the school: Mrs. Pflug, 315-497-2670, ext. 1306