Hunger hurts. It denies dignity, lessens human energy
and impairs the potential of people to succeed.
Ending Hunger Starts Here
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Hours
Monday
9:30 am to 12:45 pm
Tuesday
11:00 am to 2:30 pm
3:00 pm to 6:45 pm
Thursday
9:30 am to 12:45 pm
Friday
9:30 am to 12:45 pm
Contact Info
Address
2 East Church Street
Adams, New York 13605
Phone
(315) 232-2621
By Credit, Debit or PayPal:
Announcements
Next Rohde Center Board Meeting - February 12th @ 6:00 PM • Next Food $en$e Food Co-Op order deadline is February 20th • Next Fresh Foods Distribution - Friday, February 28th @ 3:00 PM
We Operate Three Food Programs:
Emergency Food Pantry
This program provides food to be prepared at home without discrimination to eligible clients. Each month we provide five days of emergency food for every member of the household over the age of two.
Qualifications to participate in this program:
1. Live in our catchment area, which includes three school districts:
- Belleville-Henderson
- Sackets Harbor
- South Jefferson
2. Meet income guidelines or qualify for SNAP (food stamps) or HEAP.
3. Provide the names and dates-of-birth for each individual living in your household.
Fresh Foods Program
Fresh Foods is a collaborative food program with the Rohde Center, the Food Bank of Central New York and participating central New York grocery stores.
The Food Bank of Central New York delivers fresh produce, dairy, and bread donated by area grocery stores on a daily basis to community organizations for immediate distribution to neighborhood residents.
The Fresh Foods program salvages food that would otherwise be discarded at grocery retailers and offers food insecure individuals the opportunity to receive fresh, nutritious food in their neighborhood.
Fresh Foods distributions generally occur once a month at approximately 20 local partner agency sites across our eleven county service area.
There are no qualifications to participate in our Fresh Foods program. Distributions are open to all individuals in need of food. All food must be given away in a fair and non-discriminatory way. There is no fee or requirement to work in exchange for receiving food.
Fresh Foods distribution is held at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church at 17 Grove Street, Adams, NY beginning at 3:00 PM. You may register as early as 2:00 PM. NOTE: November and December distributions are on a Tuesday.
2020 Fresh Foods Distribution Schedule
Friday, February 28th @ 3:00 PM
Friday, March 27th @ 3:00 PM
Friday, April 24th @ 3:00 PM
Friday, May 22nd @ 3:00 PM
Friday, June 26th @ 3:00 PM
Friday, July 24th @ 3:00 PM
Friday, August 28th @ 3:00 PM
Friday, September 25th @ 3:00 PM
Friday, October 23rd @ 3:00 PM
TUESDAY, November 17th @ 3:00 PM
TUESDAY, December 15th @ 3:00 PM
Adams Food $en$e
Join other Food $ense Co-Op members and receive your ADAMS FOOD $EN$E Member Loyalty Rewards Card . Once you've purchased 9 basic Food $EN$E units you will receive the 10th basic unit FREE!
• Register, and pay in advance for your unit at the Rohde Center with cash, check or EFT. You may also order and pay on-line by clicking here: adamsfoodsense.com. On distribution day you can pick up your order at the Rohde Center between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
• More than one unit can be purchased each month and multiple specials are available. Customers find the food is worth approximately $35-40! There are no restrictions to order; if you eat, you qualify.
• Bring your receipt when you pick up your order on distribution day and Bob's your Uncle; you will now be able to order the next month's unit and specials. If you are unable to pick up your order, give the receipt to a friend or relative to pick up for you.
ADAMS FOOD $EN$E ORDER DATE
Friday, December 6, 2019
ADAMS FOOD $EN$E PICKUP DATE
Thursday, December 19, 2019
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Donating money is the most direct method of supporting the Rohde Center. The Power Of A Dollar ensures that your donation makes a big impact. For every $1 you donate we can purchase over $10.50 worth of food for families struggling with hunger. As southern Jefferson County’s major hunger-relief charity, our food pantry donors helped supply food for over 109,038 meals in 2018, and 2019 has been even more challenging for families and children.
You may donate by check, money order, your Paypal account or credit cards through PayPal.
Donate Money
By Mail or in person:
The Rohde Center
2 East Church Street
Adams, New York 13605
315 232-2621
By Credit, Debit or PayPal:
Donate Food
The following items are usually the most needed:
- Canned or dried fruit
- Canned meat (tuna, chicken, ham)
- Unsweetened cereal and oatmeal
- Pasta, rice and grains
- Peanut butter
- Dried beans and legumes
- Canned beans and legumes
- 100% juice fruit juices
Donate Essential Non-food Items
- Toothpaste and toothbrushes
- Toilet tissue
- Pine cleaner
- Laundry detergent
- Dish washing liquid
Donate Infant and Toddler Items
- Baby formula
- Baby food
- Baby wipes
- Diapers in all sizes
- Diaper rash cream
Donate Time - Be A Volunteer
The Rohde Center always welcomes new volunteers to the Food Pantry, Fresh Foods, Food $en$e Food Co-op and other services we provide. Volunteers can work on a regular or intermittent basis depending on their schedules.
We need anyone with a smile on their face looking to make a difference. No prior experience is necessary; basic training will be provided. The only thing we ask is for a friendly demeanor and a helpful attitude.
Contact us for more information or fill out the attached form and email or bring it to the Rohde Center.
THE POWER OF A DOLLAR
2018 Rohde Center Annual Report
The Rohde Center Food Pantry has been providing emergency food to residents of southern Jefferson County since 1977. We are 100% reliant on grants and donations of time, money and product. Over 77% of our income comes from private individuals and organizations, with the remaining 23% as grants from The Food Bank of Central New York. Every donation is an important part of The Power of A Dollar, because, as a member program of the Food Bank of CNY, we are able to purchase over $10.50 worth of food for every $1 donated; sometimes even more.
Food Purchases and Expenses:
• $82,613. in total pantry operating expense
• Administrative expenses were 2.8%
• Over 4,420 Volunteer hours were donated by friends and neighbors at the Rohde
Center Food Pantry, Fresh Foods Distribution, and FOOD $EN$E food co-op
Meals: (USDA definition of a meal is that it must contain 4 of the 5 food groups)
• Over 212,724 lbs. of food were distributed
• 109,038 balanced meals were distributed through the Rohde Center Food Pantry and
Fresh Foods Program, including 843 Christmas Meals and 909 meals for school children
through our Summer Lunch Bag Program
We are run by an all-volunteer board of directors, one part-time, paid Food Pantry Manager and an extremely dedicated group of volunteers.
We are open 4 days a week, including Tuesdays until 7 PM, to allow working families an opportunity to access the pantry on the way home from work. Phone numbers are posted for emergency assistance when we're not open.
Hunger hurts. It denies dignity, lessens human energy and impairs the potential of people to succeed. The Rohde Center advocates for increasing the awareness of hunger in the community and promotes collaborative action to provide food to those in need.
