A WELCOMING PLACE FOR ALL

WARM.

FED.

SAFE.

THRIVING.

Everyone in Central New York deserves all four. For free, S.A.F.E. shares food, clothing and life-supporting resources with our neighbors, and with a warm welcome.

Get Food & Essentials
Volunteer

Over 1,000

neighbors served weekly

100% free

Every program

all are welcome

About 40lbs

of food per box

No appt. needed

GET HELP THIS WEEK

Emergency Food

Fridays: 10AM-Noon

Drive-thru + walk-up at 324 University Ave. About 40lbs of fresh & frozen food per box, meant to feed a family of four for a week.

Clothing Room

Thu: 9-Noon, Sun: 9-10am

Gently used clothing for women, men & children. No appointment needed.

All services & details →

WE OFFER

To-Go Breakfast

Sundays: 8-10:30AM

Bagged breakfast, hot coffee & oatmeal at two sites. Eat in, outside or take home.

WHO WE ARE

ROOTED IN COMMUNITY

S.A.F.E. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Syracuse that brings together community organizations and local partners to fight food insecurity and provide essential resources.

Called to the work of social justice and equity, we provide a welcoming community and share access to life-supporting resources with our CNY neighbors. Our roots are strong with our volunteers, partners, campuses and faith communities.

Read our mission →

GET INVOLVED

EVERYONE IS WELCOME

Volunteer

Load cars, pack boxes, sort clothing, or make breakfasts.

See volunteer days

Donate

Give online, by Venmo, or by check. Every dollar makes a difference.

Ways to give

Partner

Pantries, campuses, farms, businesses and faith communities. Let’s work together!

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LATEST FROM S.A.F.E.

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We will see you Friday morning at 324 University Ave for food distribution! 🥬🍞 #communitystrong #fooddistribution #syracuseny
We will see you Friday morning at 324 University Ave for food distribution! 🥬🍞 #communitystrong #fooddistribution #syracuseny
We’re back! 😊 Come find us this morning at 324 University Ave. for food distribution! No appointment needed and everyone is welcome 😌 #syracuseny #volunteer #fooddistribution
We’re back! 😊 Come find us this morning at 324 University Ave. for food distribution! No appointment needed and everyone is welcome 😌 #syracuseny #volunteer #fooddistribution
We’re getting ready for the rest of July and would love to have YOU! Volunteering with us is a great way to give back to the Syracuse community 💚🫶🏼 #volunteer #syracusevolunteer #syracuseny
We’re getting ready for the rest of July and would love to have YOU! Volunteering with us is a great way to give back to the Syracuse community 💚🫶🏼 #volunteer #syracusevolunteer #syracuseny
Our volunteer community is always ready to grow 💚 If you’ve been thinking about getting involved, we’re always here for you to reach out to! 💌 #syracuseny #volunteersyracuse
Our volunteer community is always ready to grow 💚 If you’ve been thinking about getting involved, we’re always here for you to reach out to! 💌 #syracuseny #volunteersyracuse
Happy 4th of July! While we’re closed this week, we’re thinking about how food security is something that everyone deserves everyday. We’ll be back soon with the food distribution, clothing room and Sunday breakfast. See you soon 🩵
Happy 4th of July! While we’re closed this week, we’re thinking about how food security is something that everyone deserves everyday. We’ll be back soon with the food distribution, clothing room and Sunday breakfast. See you soon 🩵 #july4th #foodjustice #syracuseny
We’re on a short break for construction, but we’ll be back in a couple weeks! While we’re closed, click the link in our bio to learn more about what we do every week. At 324 University Ave., there’s food distributions and our
We’re on a short break for construction, but we’ll be back in a couple weeks! While we’re closed, click the link in our bio to learn more about what we do every week. At 324 University Ave., there’s food distributions and our clothing room for every Syracuse neighbor! 🍎☀️ #syracuseny #foodjustice
The clothing room is open until noon today! Also, we are still accepting donations for men’s summer clothes! ☀️
The clothing room is open until noon today! Also, we are still accepting donations for men’s summer clothes! ☀️
Happy Juneteenth and Food Distribution Friday! Drive-thru or walk-up at 324 University Ave, 10am-Noon. About 40lbs of fresh and frozen food per box! Everyone is welcome 💚 #FoodPantry #syracuseny
Happy Juneteenth and Food Distribution Friday! Drive-thru or walk-up at 324 University Ave, 10am-Noon. About 40lbs of fresh and frozen food per box! Everyone is welcome 💚 #FoodPantry #syracuseny
Ever wonder what happens before Food Distribution Friday? Every Thursday, our volunteers pack food boxes so they are ready for Syracuse families Friday morning. 💛 #ICCFoodPantry #communitysupport
Ever wonder what happens before Food Distribution Friday? Every Thursday, our volunteers pack food boxes so they are ready for Syracuse families Friday morning. 💛 #ICCFoodPantry #communitysupport
Citrus TV’s News Live at 6 filmed a segment about ICC at Friday’s food distribution! It will be airing this Thursday so be on the lookout! #ICCSyracuse #SyracuseStrong
Citrus TV’s News Live at 6 filmed a segment about ICC at Friday’s food distribution! It will be airing this Thursday so be on the lookout! #ICCSyracuse #SyracuseStrong
We will see you Friday morning at 324 University Ave for food distribution! 🥬🍞 #communitystrong #fooddistribution #syracuseny We’re back! 😊 Come find us this morning at 324 University Ave. for food distribution! No appointment needed and everyone is welcome 😌 #syracuseny #volunteer #fooddistribution We’re getting ready for the rest of July and would love to have YOU! Volunteering with us is a great way to give back to the Syracuse community 💚🫶🏼 #volunteer #syracusevolunteer #syracuseny Our volunteer community is always ready to grow 💚 If you’ve been thinking about getting involved, we’re always here for you to reach out to! 💌 #syracuseny #volunteersyracuse Happy 4th of July! While we’re closed this week, we’re thinking about how food security is something that everyone deserves everyday. We’ll be back soon with the food distribution, clothing room and Sunday breakfast. See you soon 🩵 We’re on a short break for construction, but we’ll be back in a couple weeks! While we’re closed, click the link in our bio to learn more about what we do every week. At 324 University Ave., there’s food distributions and our The clothing room is open until noon today! Also, we are still accepting donations for men’s summer clothes! ☀️ Happy Juneteenth and Food Distribution Friday! Drive-thru or walk-up at 324 University Ave, 10am-Noon. About 40lbs of fresh and frozen food per box! Everyone is welcome 💚 #FoodPantry #syracuseny Ever wonder what happens before Food Distribution Friday? Every Thursday, our volunteers pack food boxes so they are ready for Syracuse families Friday morning. 💛 #ICCFoodPantry #communitysupport Citrus TV’s News Live at 6 filmed a segment about ICC at Friday’s food distribution! It will be airing this Thursday so be on the lookout! #ICCSyracuse #SyracuseStrong

OUR PARTNERS

Food Bank of CNY
Syracuse University
SUNY Upstate
Le Moyne College
Syracuse Community Fridge

STRONGER TOGETHER

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SUNY ESF
Onondaga County Health Dept.