Food Access
Connecting families, individuals, and the community to fresh, local, and healthy sources of food.
Community Food Access Hub
Food Pantry
The NECC Food Pantry provides households with food and other household supplies on a bi-monthly basis, with no appointment required. We also offer home delivery for homebound residents.
Summer Meals Program
The North East Community Center provides free nutritious breakfasts and lunches to children up to age 18 for six weeks during the summer. The program is funded by the US Department of Agriculture and the New York State Department of Education, and NECC partners with local farms whenever possible.
Cookbook Clubs
NECC provides local cookbook clubs in partnership with the Standford Free Library, North East-Millerton Library, and Pine Plains Library.
Learn More about the NECC Farmers Markets
The NECC farmers markets accept:
• EBT/Food Stamps
• Senior & WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program Checks
• Central New York Health Bucks