Greene County to Offer Free Rides to Food Pantries

GREENE COUNTY – Free rides are now available for seniors, veterans, and families in need to access various food pantries throughout Greene County.

The service, hosted by Ernest Armstead, a representative of the Greene County Advisory Council, aims to improve access to food for residents.

The program provides transportation to nine drop-off locations, including pantries in Athens, Cairo, and Catskill. Participating food pantries include:

Community Food Pantry (102 N. Washington St, Athens)

High Hill Food Pantry (1487 Schoharie Turnpike, Athens)

Resurrection Lutheran Church (Route 23B & 32, Cairo)

Catholic Charities (66 William Street, Catskill)

Catskill Food Pantry (50 William Street, Catskill)

Community Action of Greene County (7856 Route 9W, Catskill)

God's Storehouse Food Pantry (3 Bogardus Avenue, Catskill)

Matthew 25 (8 Union Street, Catskill)

Bethel AME Church Food Pantry (123 Mansion St, Catskill)

Hours for the pantries vary by location. Residents are advised to call 518-947-8083 to schedule transportation and get specific details on pick-up times and schedules.

Source: The Schoharie News