This guide brings together basic information about food pantries serving Pine Plains and nearby communities, including where they are located, who they serve, and how to access resources. It also includes details for readers who want to donate food or contribute financially to support the pantries.
Ancramdale
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Association
Ancramdale Presbyterian Church – 15 County Road 8, Ancramdale, N.Y.
Open every Monday beginning at 5 p.m. Serves residents of the Ancram Township.
To register for weekly food access: Call Chris McCoy, 412-609-6259; emergency walk-ins accepted. Food donations: email info@ancramneighbors.org , or call Chris McCoy, 412-609-6259.
Monetary contributions: Donate online, or mail a check to Ancram Neighbors, P.O. Box 97, Ancramdale, N.Y. 12503.
Elizaville
Elizaville Methodist Church Food Pantry
740 County Route 2, Elizaville, N.Y. (located in the church hall)
Open the second Wednesday of every month, 10 to 11 a.m. Serves those that live in and around Elizaville.
To register for food access: Call Ginny Popp, 845-756-5192. Food donations: Call Ginny Popp, 845-756-5192.
Monetary contributions: Mail to the Elizaville Methodist Church, Attention: Food Pantry, P.O. Box 3, Elizaville N.Y., 12523.
Milan
The Giving Shed
2 Academy Road, Milan N.Y.
Serves residents in the Milan vicinity. Closed until the fall; sandwiches available this summer.
Watch the Herald’s events calendar for further details.
Millerton
North East Community Center (NECC)
11 Park Street, Millerton, N.Y.
Open Wednesdays, 3 to 6 p.m. and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Serves residents in Northeast Dutchess County.
To register for food access: Make an appointment by phone, 518-789-4259, ext. 124; walk-in service is available. Food donations: Email info@neccmillerton.org (needed items here).
Monetary donations: Contribute online (specify food access), or mail a check to NECC, PO Box 35, Millerton, N.Y. 12546.
Pine Plains
Pine Plains Community Food Locker
3023 Church Street, Pine Plains, N.Y. (Methodist Church basement)
Open the second Saturday of every month, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Serves residents in the Pine Plains Central School District.
Register for food access during food pick-up hours. Food donations: Leave inside the church (never closed).
Monetary contributions: Mail to Pat Nannetti, Attention: Food Locker, P.O. Box 511, Pine Plains, N.Y. 12567
Willow Roots
7730 South Main Street, Pine Plains, N.Y.
Open the first and third Saturdays of every month, 10 to 11 a.m. Serves residents living in the Pine Plains Central School District.
To register for food access: Email willowrootsinc@gmail.com , or contact through Facebook messenger. Food donations: Leave in the porch lockbox at 23 North Main Street, Pine Plains.
Monetary contributions: Donate online.
Pine Plains Giving Box
7775 South Main Street, Pine Plains, N.Y. (Pine Plains Free Library porch)
Never closed. Food donations: Place unexpired items directly into the box; nonperishables preferred.
Stanfordville
Foxtrot Farms Common Freezer and Supply Pantry
6862 Route 82, Stanfordville, N.Y.
Open daily, dawn to dusk. Restocked the second and fourth Saturday of the month.
Free frozen meals, other supplies such as toilet paper; accessible to all.
To donate, visit the Foxtrot Farms website.
Stanford Grange Little Food Pantry
6043 Route 82, Stanfordville N.Y. (back porch of the Stanford Grange Hall)
Open the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Serves residents of Stanfordville and vicinity.
To register for food access: available any time to those in need. Call 845-868-1700 and leave a message (checked daily). Food donations: Nonperishables can be left outside on the counter by the grange pantry.
Monetary contributions: Mail to Stanford Grange #808, Attention: Little Food Pantry,
P.O. Box 108, Stanfordville, N.Y. 12581