OCO News

Offering info about resources that are available for anyone. For example, Food $en$e is a way for anyone to stretch their food dollars.
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Food $en$e – for August’s order form:

OSWEGO: Salvation Army of Oswego County, 73 W. Second St, Oswego –

• Order (w/ payment) Deadline: Fri, August 14, 2026, by 12 noon

  • same date if by mail: P.O. Box 146, Oswego – clearly mark Food Sense on envelope

  • orders taken at Salvation Army in Oswego, Mon – Fri, 10 am – 2 pm

• Pick up: Thurs, August 27, 2026, 11 am – 2 pm at Salvation Army in Oswego

• Contact Lt Cassidy Dow or Lt Michael Dow (315-343-6491) at the Salvation Army in Oswego with any questions

FULTON: Fulton 1^st United Methodist Church, 1408 State Route 176, Fulton – unfortunately, the order form was not rec’d in time to be shared – please call the church office to make arrangements to get an order form – my best guess on due dates based on past months:

• Order (w/ payment) Deadline: Fri, August 14, 2026, by 1:00 pm

• Pick up: Wed, August 26, 2026, 10 am at Fulton 1^st UMC in Fulton

• Call church office (315-592-7347 ext 107) with any questions or to arrange a different pick-up time

For Phoenix Food Sense, please follow the Phoenix Area Food Pantry on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PhoenixAreaFoodPantry

NEW!! Online ordering with Credit/Debit Card Payment now available at https://foodsense.foodbankcny.org

 FREE FOOD

Good News for eligible families within the Oswego City School District!

Human Concerns Food Pantry, 75 East 2^nd Street, Oswego, 315-308-8625, Facebook: Human Concerns

Will be open the 2^nd & 4^th Saturdays from 9a – 11a.

Dates:  (closed Harborfest weekend), 8/8, 8/22, 9/12, 9/26, 10/10, 10/24

The extended hours are on a 6-month trial basis.

Regular hours continue to be Monday – Friday, 12 noon – 3 pm

To determine eligibility:  call 315-308-8625 or stop in: 75 East 2^nd Street, Oswego

 FREE MEALS

OCO’s Summer Food Service Program – 10 sites – free meals for all children 18 and under – please see attached (also available at www.oco.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-SFSP-All-Site-flyer.jpg) flyer for details about locations, schedule, etc.  For more info, please call OCO Nutrition Services at (315) 598-4712.

www.oco.org/services/nutrition

 Oswego City School District Summer Meals

The Oswego City School District announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program for children. Meals are available at no charge to children 18 years of age and younger. Meals will be served at the following location(s):

Oswego High School
Oswego Middle School
Fitzhugh Park Elementary
Charles E. Riley Elementary

July 8, 2026 – Aug. 18, 2026
Breakfast & Lunch pick up time: 9:30-11:30, Monday-Friday

   The Oswego City School District will also provide free snacks through the Bookmobile to help keep children fueled while participating in summer reading activities.

   For more information about the Oswego City School District Summer Meals Program, contact OCSD Food Services at 315-341-2022.

https://www.oswego.org/districtpage.cfm?pageid=1649

Fulton City School District Summer Meals

All students enrolled are eligible to receive one complete BREAKFAST and LUNCH per day at no cost. Assorted fruit and milk are offered daily. The menu is subject to change. FCDS aims to accommodate all student dietary needs, including food allergies and religious restrictions. Contact the Director of School Nutrition to make those accommodations. Flyer with menu can be found at: www.fultoncsd.org/246791_3

Phoenix Central School District Summer Meals

Announcing the 2026 Summer Breakfast and Lunch Program
Location: Michael A. Maroun Elementary School ~ Primary Cafe
Dates: 7/13 – 8/21/26
Meal Times:
  ~ Breakfast: 8:15 am – 9:15 am
  ~ Lunch: 11:30 am -1:00 pm
Who can receive a free breakfast & lunch? ALL children up to & including 18 years of age may eat for FREE
Note: Meals must be eaten in the cafe (except for FBA & ESY students attending classes at MAM)
** MAM PRIMARY CAFE ** Enter using the Student Drop Off Entrance & go straight into the cafe doors on the right

• At MAM – children who are not attending classes at MAM will go directly into the Primary Cafe through the Parent Pick-Up doors.

          o Children will go through the serving line, pick up meals & eat in the Cafe.•
          o Adults can purchase breakfast & lunch during Summer Meal hours at the Cafe.

*Meals must be eaten onsite.

https://ejd.phoenixcsd.org/index.php?pageID=smartSiteFeed&psqFeed=true&articleID=53983636

Pulaski School District Summer Feeding Program

   Pulaski School District is proud to offer FREE summer meal packages for all children 18 years of age and under from July 6 through August 14, 2026. Families will receive 7 days worth of breakfasts and lunches with one convenient weekly pickup. Meals are packaged to be taken home and enjoyed off-site.

   Completing the Registration form (Pulaski School District Summer Meals Pickup Program 2026) helps the district prepare enough meals for participating families and provide efficient weekly pickup service.

Weekly Meal Pick-Up Information:
     Location: Pulaski Middle-High School, 4624 Salina Street, Pulaski, NY

     Pick-Up Day: Mondays
     Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

     Please use the Wood Road entrance near student drop-off and look for the Summer Meals canopy.

Meals are packaged for off-site consumption and may not be eaten onsite.
Alternate pickup days/times are available upon request. Questions or Need an Alternate Pickup Time? Please contact:

Cheryl Maxfield
315-298-5103 ext. 5030
cmaxfield@pulaskicsd.org

Flyer w/ breakfast & lunch meals as well as meal instructions available at Summer Meals Flyer

www.pulaskicsd.org/68527?articleID=63764

 Free sack lunch – every Saturday, 10 am – 12 noon

1st United Church, 33 S. Third Street, Fulton

 Freewill lunches – every Thursday, Friday* and Saturday – Noon to 2 pm. On Sat, an extra bagged lunch provided for next day. Toiletries, canned food, hats/gloves, warming blankets & more are available.

Feed and Share Project (feedandshareproject@yahoo.com , Facebook: Feed & Share Project, (315) 297-2959), 624 Oneida Street, Fulton

Free Dinner (Take-Out only) – every Tuesday, 5 – 6 pm

All Saints Episcopal Church, 153 South 1^st Street, Fulton

Info: (315) 592-2102 or http://www.facebook.com/AllSaintsFulton

Wed, July 29, 5 – 6 pm – as typical, last Wed of each month

Free Monthly Community Dinner

Holy Trinity Parish, 309 Buffalo Street, Fulton

(accessible via the Buffalo Street and Atrium entrance)

Dinners are dine-in (unless physically unable to attend – there will be a few takeouts available)

Info: Len @ (315) 412-6063 / www.holytrinityfulton.org / Facebook: Holy Trinity & St Stephen Parishes

(The upcoming free monthly community dinners are planned for the last Wed of every month from 5 – 6 pm – next free dinner is Wed, Aug 26)

 Sun, Aug 2, 4:30 – 5:30 pm (or until food is gone) – as typical, 1^st Sun of each month

Freewill Dinner (hamburgers, potato salad, chips, cookies & beverage)

Trinity United Methodist Church, 45 East Utica Street, Oswego

Eat-in only  (downstairs: use Utica Street entrance)

Info: (315) 343-1715 / https://trinityumcoswego.org / www.facebook.com/OswegoNYTrinityUMC.

(The upcoming freewill dinners are planned typically for the first Sunday of most months from 4:30—5:30 pm or until food is gone – next freewill dinner (pulled pork, roasted potatoes, corn, cupcakes & beverage is Sun, Sept 6)

Wed, Aug 19, 4-5:30 pm (or until food is gone) – as typical, 3^rd Wed of each month

Freewill Dinner (pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw, applesauce, dessert & beverage)

Minetto United Methodist Church, corner of St Rte 48 and Co Rte 8 in Minetto (just north of Minetto Elementary School)

GPS setting: 2433 County Route 8, Minetto, NY 13115

Eat in or Take out

Info: (315) 207-2157 / www.minetto.org / Facebook: Minetto UMC

(The upcoming freewill dinners are usually planned for the 3^rd Wed of the month from 4:00 – 5:30 pm – next freewill dinner is Wed, Sept 16)

Additionally, there are Mobile Food Pantries across Oswego County – you can typically find updated flyers at: https://health.oswegocounty.com/mobile_food_pantry.php – Drive-Thru Format – upcoming locations:

• Tues, 8/4/26 @ 4 pm – Central Square Middle School, 248 State Rte 11, Central Square 13036

  • (parking lot will be open after 3 pm; please do not show up earlier and don’t line up on the road)

• Mon, 8/17/26 @ 4 pm – Bowens Corners UM Church, 758 State Route 176, Fulton 13069

• Fri, 8/21/26 @ 4 pm – Alliance Church, 371 Thompson Road, Oswego 13126

For other Food Sense and Mobile Food Pantry locations throughout Oswego County (Central Square, Phoenix and Pulaski) as well as contiguous counties, refer to contact info at www.foodbankcny.org/find-food

 Erin’s Angels of CNY does Amazon Giveaways each month for various school districts. To stay updated on the latest giveaways follow http://www.facebook.com/ErinsAngelsCNY .

Some additional resources for access to food:

• Oswego County 2023 Community Services Directory – accessed at https://youthbureau.oswegocounty.com/youth_bureau_/communityservicesdirectory.php

  • Oswego County Food Pantries, Soup Kitchens, Free Dinners (pages 56-57)

  • OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Youth Bureau reports it is updating the online Community Services Directory to ensure information is current and accurate.

    • The directory connects youth, families and community members with local programs and services throughout Oswego County. This update helps improve access to available resources.

    • Local organizations and service providers who would like to update their information or be added to the directory can contact Oswego County Senior Youth Service Specialist Kiara Richer at kiara.richer@oswegocountyny.gov.

    • https://oswegocountytoday.com/community/announcements/oswego-county-youth-bureau-updates-community-service-directory