Emergency Food Assistance in Broome County

Broome County is aware that the ongoing federal government shutdown will affect the timing of SNAP benefit disbursements to our residents for November 2025.

According to the Office of Temporary Disability Assistance (OTDA):

"Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, November SNAP benefits may be delayed. SNAP benefits cannot be issued for November unless the federal government shutdown ends, or other federal action provides necessary funding, SNAP households will be notified by November 1, 2025, on the status of November SNAP benefits. Updates will be posted on the OTDA website, myBenefits, ebtEDGE, and through text messages to SNAP households."

Please continue to:

  • Keep your scheduled appointments
  • Attend interviews
  • Provide any requested documentation

Doing so will help ensure timely access to SNAP benefits once the federal hold is lifted.

For more information or to apply/renew SNAP benefits, visit mybenefits.ny.gov or contact the Broome County Department of Social Services at (607) 778-8850. 

Get Help

Residents in need of immediate food assistance can dial 2-1-1 to be connected with available food pantries, community meals, and other local support programs across Broome County.

Find Food

Use the Food Bank of the Southern Tier's Find Food Tool to find emergency food resources near you.

For a list of food pantries and community meal sites within the City of Binghamton, visit: City of Binghamton Food Resources.

For a countywide list, excluding the City of Binghamton, visit: Broome County Food Resources.

Transportation Assistance

Broome County Transit is offering no-cost rides for SNAP recipients to and from any food access site in Broome County. Show your SNAP EBT card to the driver to ride for free.

The grocery bag limit on buses has also been temporarily waived.

Seniors (Age 60 & over)

The Broome County Office for Aging (OFA) Mini-Bus provides transportation within urban areas of Broome County, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

OFA also partners with the Getthere Mobility Management Program to provide supplemental transportation options for older adults, especially those living in rural areas. 

For more information or to schedule a ride, call the Office for Aging at 607-778-2411, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Give Help

Your support helps ensure that every Broome County family has access to food.

Donate

Monetary contributions go directly to local food pantries and programs. You can donate online through:

Non-perishable food donations can be dropped off at:

  • CHOW Warehouse - 3 Otseningo Street, Binghamton
  • Food Bank of the Southern Tier - 388 Upper Oakwood Avenue, Elmira

Volunteer

Give your time to help fight hunger in our community. Local organizations rely on volunteers to sort and distribute food, assist at community meals, and support food drives. 

Learn more or sign up to volunteer with: