On February 29, at St Ann’s Church which is next to Westhill High School on Onondaga Blvd, there will be an information meeting for food pantry workers and volunteers.  We will have information on Food Stamps, WIC, Health benefits and various health services.  More information to follow.

2011 was a very busy year for our agency.  We received 2,269 referrals, which is 24% higher than 2011.  We collected more than 50,000 pounds of donated food. 

The St. Pateick’s Hunger Project is in full swing and recruiting people, schools, and businesses to collect food for the food pantries.  All food collected goes th the food pantries at no cost.

           Just a reminder that……..       

 The Interreligious Food Consortium is a grassroots movement to help end hunger in Onondaga County. Currently we work with 70 food pantries in Onondaga County.  We solicit, collect and distribute donated food to the various food pantries in Syracuse and Onondaga County to keep their shelves stocked at no cost. 

We provide a referral program for those who are in need of an emergency food program. If necessary, we can contact the pantry coordinators  for  emergency situations.  When people are in need we can connect them to the appropriate resources.

Formed in 1982, the IFC is a not for profit agency that relies on the generosity of individuals and corporations who care for the most vulnerable members of our society.

So many have done so much to help us make a difference in our community!

Syracuse Partners Against Hunger is an adhoc group that includes individuals, businesses and organizations who contribute their time and resources to help us provide the personnel and systems in place to gather food and get it to where it is needed.

Our list of donors is many and we  truly appreciate their support!

 The need in our community continues to grow. Please know that whatever it may be, your donation will help us to carry through with our promise to make sure those who need emergency food receive it. We want to make sure that the services are provided to the most vulnerable in our community.

 Donations can be mailed to IFC 222 Teall Ave. Syracuse, New York 13210 or through Pay Pal under DONATIONS.  Please feel free to contact our office at 474-8855. You are always welcome to visit our office.

Hunger does not discriminate and affects all populations from young, to the elderly, people with disabilities, and the working poor. Hunger and the problems attributed to being hungry continue to increase. This year is especially  worrisome for many people in our community. Somtimes we forget that hunger is a year round problem.

Thank you for your generosity

Michele Jordan, Executive Director

THE IFC IS AN UNBRELLA AGENCY FOR MORE THAN 70 FOOD PANTRIES AND MEAL SITES THROUGHOUT ONONDAGA COUNTY

THE IFC ASSISTS EACH OF THESE PROGRAMS WITH DONATIONS OF FOOD MONEY AND PROGRAM SUPPORT

THE IFC CONNECTS PEOPLE IN NEED OF FOOD ASSISTANCE WITH APPROPIATE RESOURCES.