ABOUT US
WHO WE ARE
Everyone in Central New York deserves to be warm, fed, safe and thriving.
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 shsare access to life-supporting resources with our Central New York neighbors.
Everything happens at the Food Center at 324 University Avenue, from the Friday food distribution to the clothing room and Sunday to-go breakfast. Help is offered freely, all programs are free and no appointment is needed.
OUR NAME
S.A.F.E. stands for Syracuse Assistance for Food & Essentials.
Welcome
Everyone belongs here. All are welcome and no appointment needed.
Respect
Help is offered freely and warmly. Neighbors are always met with dignity.
Rooted
LEADERSHIP
Led by an Executive Director and a volunteer board drawn from our community and faith partners.
Galyn Murphy-Stanley
Executive Director
Ted Finlayson-Scheuler
Galyn Murphy-Stanley
Treasurer
Rona Edlund
Board President
Temple Concord
Meredith Perreault
Secretary
Community member
University United Methodist Church
Michael Songer
Board Member
All Saints Church
What we share is rooted in our volunteers, partners, campuses and faith communities.
Kerri Aitken
Vice President
Community member
Barbara Slater
Board Member
Grace Episcopal
Galyn Murphy-Stanley
Mission Statement: Called to the work of social justice and equity, we provide a welcoming community and share access to life-supporting resources with our Central New York neighbors.
Vision: We achieve social justice when everyone in Central New York is warm, fed, safe, and thriving.