Dear West Genesee Families,
Many students enjoy breakfast and lunch at school on a regular basis. It is understandable when families find it challenging to provide those meals during school vacations.
Food pantries partner with the Food Bank of CNY to provide low cost, nutritious food to those in need. The following is a list of food pantries and services available in our community to assist families. Please know that you will be serviced by the food pantry nearest your legal address. If you have questions or need assistance please call:
The Interreligious Food Consortium (IRC) weekdays at 315-474-8855 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Their website is: http://www.ifccny.org/.
Local Food Pantries:
Holy Family Church, 130 Chapel Dr., Syracuse, NY, 315-488-3139
St. Joseph’s Church, 5600 West Genesee St., Camillus, NY 13031, 315-488-8490
Additional Resources:
The Food Sense Program is offered by the Food Bank of CNY. It is an opportunity to purchase groceries monthly, at a discount. People of any age or income can participate. Call the Camillus Senior Center at 315-672-5820 for more information.
Onondaga County Health Department Immunization Clinic: Wednesdays by appointment only at 315-435-2000.
Drakos Pediatric Urgent Care: 8100 Oswego Rd #140 Liverpool, NY 13090 315-726-3861-7 Days/Week Monday 12 p.m.-12 a.m.; Tues-Thurs 2 p.m.-12 a.m.; Fri-Sun 12 p.m.-12 a.m.-Treats newborns up to age of 26. *They can perform sports physicals and immunizations.
Drakos Urgent Care: 5586 Legionnaire Dr. Cicero, NY 13039 315-728-6903-Treats individuals of all ages.-7 Days/Week Monday 12 p.m.-12 a.m.; Tues-Thurs 2 p.m.-12 a.m.; Fri-Sun 12 p.m.-12 a.m. *They can perform sports physicals and immunizations.
Amaus Dental Clinic provides dentistry services to individuals in need. Call 315-802-6741. By appointment only. Call for availability.
Please contact your school nurse or school counselor if you need additional assistance with this or any hardship you may be facing. All inquiries are kept confidential.