Help Us Meet New Challenges
More of our neighbors are facing new challenges to put food on the table — and starting November 1st, the government shutdown and new changes to eligibility and benefits provided by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will certainly make things even harder for our most vulnerable community members.
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Starting on November 1st, we are facing a twofold crisis:
SNAP Benefits Interruption: Due to the ongoing government shutdown, federal funding for SNAP is in jeopardy. This means November SNAP benefits for our neighbors may be delayed , only partially funded, or halted entirely. Nearly 10% of families in Trumansburg rely on SNAP to put food on the table. If these funds are unavailable, the demand on our Food Pantry will likely soar past anything we have ever experienced.
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Permanent SNAP Benefit Changes: Simultaneously, starting November 1, significant, long-term federal changes to SNAP eligibility and benefit amounts are taking effect. These changes will permanently restrict access and reduce monthly food assistance for many struggling households, creating sustained, growing pressure on the Trumansburg Food Pantry for months to come.
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When the safety net weakens, people turn to local pantries like ours. As need continues to grow, so does our challenge to meet it.
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Your support makes an immediate difference to our community.​
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Financial contributions are the fastest, most efficient way to help us meet this challenge. Allowing us to purchase additional food at a discount through regional food banks and our local partners to meet this new demand.
If you’re able, please consider making a donation today — by mail or using the donation link below. ​​
100% of your donation goes directly to the Trumansburg Food Pantry to support our community.
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Mail a check: Payable to Trumansburg Food Pantry and send it to: P.O. Box 162, Trumansburg, NY 14886
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Donate Online: Click the donate button below to make a secure, tax-deductible online donation right now
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Thank you for caring, for being part of this community, and for helping us make sure our neighbors have enough to eat.
​​​Financial contributions are the fastest and most efficient way to help us keep our shelves stocked.
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Mail a check: Payable to Trumansburg Food Pantry and send it to: P.O. Box 162, Trumansburg, NY 14886
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Donate Online: Click the donate button below to make a secure, tax-deductible online donation right now
Non-Perishable food items add to our "variety table" and can be dropped off at our collection bin at Shur-Save in Trumansburg, at local area churches or the pantry by appointment.
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Other Items
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Personal items such as deodorant, feminine hygiene items, cleaning supplies are not covered by SNAP. We have a small table dedicated to these items, stocked solely with donations.
Giving of time looks different to many people. Volunteering during a distribution for a few hours, hosting a food drive at work or lending a hand with fundraising events locally. We appreciate it all. Email us to connect!
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We can always make a difference to someone,
no matter what role we play
~Lindsey Sterling