OCO to Host Community Food and Resources Giveaway on December 18
Posted on December 4, 2025
OCO to Host Community Food and Resources Giveaway on December 18 (Click to Open Flyer)
Recent Outreach Effort Delivered 598 Shelf-Stable Meals to Local Families
Oswego County, NY — Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) is working hard to help people who are struggling to afford food. Recently, OCO staff helped deliver 598 shelf-stable meal packets to 344 households in our community. These meals were given to families who shared that they were having a hard time keeping food in the house.
This special project was supported by Oswego County Federal Credit Union and JA FoodService. Thanks to them and OCO staff members across three locations, every meal was picked up or delivered in just a few hours.
One Fulton mom of seven kids told OCO how much the meals meant to her family:
“During the holidays, as a mom handling a big family, and being the only one preparing the big dinner, the meals helped so much to keep the kids quickly fed and learn some independence on feeding themselves with easy food. It also helped in a time where food is hard to keep in the house with only one income. We are so grateful…”
New Event: Community Food and Resources Giveaway — Open to the Public
OCO will host a Community Food and Resources Giveaway to help even more people this month. Anyone who needs help with food or basic items is welcome to attend.
Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
Times: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Check-in begins at 1:00pm to receive a food box ticket; Food box distribution begins at 2:00pm
Location: Fulton War Memorial, 609 W Broadway, Fulton, NY
At this event, people can receive (all while supplies last):
- A free food box
- Toilet paper
- A can opener
- Information about local services that can help
Boxes will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, one box per household, while supplies last. Each food box includes easy-to-prepare items such as pasta, sauce, juice, cereal, Bisquick, cheese, meats, and shelf-stable milk to help stretch the family food budget. Some items need to be kept cold, so they should be refrigerated right away. No income paperwork is required, but OCO may ask a few quick questions about household size to support future planning.
“As prices continue to rise, more people need a little help. We are glad to partner with others to support our neighbors,” said Diane Cooper-Currier, Executive Director of OCO.
OCO is a Community Action Agency that works to reduce poverty and help people build strong, stable lives here in Oswego County.
Questions? Contact Shelby Fowler, Executive Administrative Manager, at sfowler1@oco.org or by calling 315-598-4717 Ext 1030
