food is healthcare
Trillium Health operates two food pantries. Our main food pantry is located at Monroe Square (259 Monroe Avenue). We also have a mini food pantry at 470 West Main Street.
Walk-ins are welcome, although appointments are highly encouraged.
Please call 585.545.7220 to schedule an appointment.
visit our food pantries
Trillium Health's Food Pantries serve anyone in need of food. Our Food Pantries intentionally remain as barrier-free as possible. Whether you stop by every month or for a one-time visit, our food pantry can help get you through. If you have questions, please call us at 585.545.7220.
About the Food Pantry:
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It's open to anyone who has a need for food
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You can visit the Food Pantry once a month (one distribution per household)
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We stock fresh fruits & vegetables, canned goods, frozen foods and more
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Hygiene, household and pet items are also offered as available
Trillium Health’s Food Pantry is operated in partnership with Foodlink, a community food resource center.
locations
Monroe Square
259 Monroe Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
585.545.7220
Hours
Monday 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Thursday 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Please be advised of the following closures and changes to the Monroe Square Food Pantry hours:
Friday, 11/14: Closed
Friday, 11/21: Closed 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Wednesday, 11/26: Closed 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Thursday, 11/27: Closed
Friday, 11/28: Closed
The MOCHA Center
470 West Main Street
Rochester, NY 14608
585.420.1400
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
We are currently verifying household size for all food pantry clients. This helps us to fairly allocate food based on the number of people in your household.
To verify your household size, please bring one of the following:
- SNAP benefit award letter with household members listed
- Lease agreement or housing letter listing household members
- Utility bill with multiple names
- School enrollment documentation
- Medicaid or health insurance letter showing family coverage
- Tax return or IRS letter showing dependents
- Childcare or public assistance verification letter
For smaller households:
- You can bring a valid ID for yourself and a picture of an ID for other household members with your current address on it.
We also accept photo copies or phone pictures of the documents listed above.
Please note: We are only verifying for the legal definition of a household (meaning families, dependents, and others sharing income). This does not include roommates or individuals who simply share a living space. Each household will receive one food distribution based on the verified household size. This will allow us to support as many households as possible.
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Want to give back to the community by volunteering at our Food Pantry?
food pharmacy
Join our Food Pharmacy program to get a FREE monthly produce box and participate in educational sessions.
Each session will include a lesson in farm-to-table cooking. You'll learn to prepare and enjoy your produce box while improving your health. Classes will be split between Trillium Health and EquiCenter. Transportation will be provided!
you are eligible if you are:
- living in the City of Rochester
- experiencing chronic food-related health conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol or hypertension
For more information, please contact foodhealtheducation@trilliumhealth.org or call 585.545.7220