Marathon Food Pantry

<p><strong>PROGRAMS</strong> </p><p><strong><a href="http://marathonfoodpantry.org" target="_blank">Food Pantry</a></strong> - offers essential nutritional support that respects individual preferences. The pantry operates out of the Marathon Civic Center and offers distributions as “Free Choice”, where households can select from a variety of non-perishable goods and available fresh items. Beyond food provision, the pantry acts as a community connection point, offering outreach and programming to link residents with broader social services and resources. Scheduled for every Tuesday – from 4pm to 5pm. </p><p><strong><a href="https://foodsense.foodbankcny.org/" target="_blank">Food$en$e</a></strong> – offers a monthly food-buying co-op program designed to help households stretch their grocery dollars. Unlike a traditional food pantry, it operates as a “buying club” where participants purchase a pre-assembled unit of approximately 12–15 staple items (including meats, fresh produce, and dry goods) for a fixed price of $20.50. The program is open to everyone with no income requirements, age restrictions, or residency qualifications. Order online and pick up here in Marathon at the Civic Center. Scheduled for the 3rd or 4th Thursday of the month – from 2pm to 4pm. Specific dates will be posted as they become available. </p><p><strong>*** PLEASE see the individual PROGRAMS (below) for additional details ***</strong></p><p><strong>___________</strong></p><p><strong>CONNECTIONS</strong> (Tues 4-5pm). These resources include (but are not limited to): </p><p><strong><a href="https://www.capco.org/" target="_blank">Cortland County Community Action Program </a></strong><strong><a href="https://www.capco.org/" target="_blank">(CAPCO)</a></strong> – offers comprehensive community services including early childhood development (Head Start and Early Head Start), essential nutrition support (WIC), energy and housing assistance (weatherization and HEAP), a clothing closet ("Family Essentials"), and SNAP application assistance. Currently scheduled for the 3rd Tuesday of the month (usually). Specific dates will be posted as they become available. </p><p><strong><a href="https://www.cortlandcountyny.gov/432/Health-Department" target="_blank">Cortland County Health Department</a></strong> - offers a blend of clinical care, environmental monitoring, and educational outreach. The department supports families through early intervention for children with special needs and through the Healthy Neighborhoods Program (which provides free home safety assessments and equipment to resident)s. Currently scheduled for 4/28 and 5/26.</p><p><strong><a href="https://www.fideliscare.org/" target="_blank">Fidelis Care</a></strong>&nbsp;- offers New York State-based health insurance options, including Medicaid, Child Health Plus, the Essential Plan, and Qualified Health Plans through NYSOH (New York State of Health). Depending on household size and income, these plans can be low-cost or even free for many individuals. Currently scheduled for 3/17 and 4/12.</p><p>--</p><p>We also offer 'special events' (like a coat giveaway) -- those will be posted here as we schedule them.<br></p>