NOTE: The following message is from Pioneer's Social Work Department:
Pioneer Families,
We understand that for many, food can be something easily taken for granted — while others may struggle to have enough to feed their families. If you find yourself in need, please know that our community and surrounding areas offer a variety of supports and resources to help.
For those looking to help during these uncertain times, all food pantries rely on community donations to keep their doors open — every contribution makes a difference.
We are stronger together 💚
District Social Workers:
• Angela Mason – Pioneer High School | 📞(716) 492-9485
• Sheri Bell-Beyer – Arcade Elementary, Delevan Elementary and Pioneer High School | 📞(716) 492-9383
• Sarah Beutler – High School | 📞(716) 492-9300 ext. 1328
• Katie Koser – Middle School | 📞(716) 492-9373 ext. 9387
The social workers have compiled a list of Wyoming and Cattaraugus County food pantries and resources:
Wyoming & Cattaraugus County Food Pantries & Resources
Hope Lutheran Church Community Food Pantry
📍2 East Main St., Arcade, NY
Hours: Open the first Wednesday (4–7 PM) and third Saturday (9–11 AM) each month
hopearcade.org/pantry
🚚Mobile Food Pantry – Machias Site
📍9824 NY-16 (behind The Stone House)
Hours: 2nd Tuesday of each month | 12:00–3:00 PM
Each family receives a box with ingredients and recipe cards for three complete meals.
Arcade United Methodist Church
(Part of Pioneer Association of Churches)
212 E. Main St., Arcade, NY 14009
📞(585) 492-4356
Hours: Mondays & Thursdays, 12:30–2:00 PM. Open to residents in the Pioneer School District.
Bread of Life Food Pantry
📍2433 Main Street (Rt. 20A), Varysburg, NY 14167
📞(585) 535-4017
Hours: Wednesdays, 12–6 PM | Fridays, 10 AM–12 Noon. Open to anyone in need of food.
United Church of Warsaw
📍10–22 South Main St., Warsaw, NY 14569
🌐https://www.ucwarsaw.org/food-pantry
📞585-786-3868
Hours: Mondays 4pm-6pm, Tuesdays 9am-12pm, Fridays 9am-11am
Open to all residents of Wyoming County
Java Village- Immanuel Ministries
📍4530 NY-78, Java Village, NY 14083
📞716-353-2863
🌐https://www.immanuelministries.us/java-village-food...
Hours: Tuesdays 9am-11am, Wednesdays 9am-11am & 6pm-730pm (recipients may utilize food pantry 1x per month)
BreezeWay Barns
📍151 N Center St in Perry, New York 14530
📞(585)322-6486
Call for hours
Foodlink Pop-Up & Mobile Food Pantries
✅Visit www.foodlinkny.org and look under the “Find Food” tab for the latest updates.
✅“Pop-Up Food Pantry” and Mobile Food Pantry sites allow online sign-up or same-day registration.
✅Each family receives a food box with ingredients and recipes for three complete meals.
Foodlink Sites:
Machias – Second Tuesday of the Month
📍9824 NY-16 (Behind The Stone House), Machias
12:00–3:00 PM
Alexander – First Tuesday of the Month
📍Alexander Fire Hall, 10708 Alexander Rd., Alexander, NY 14005
2:00–4:00 PM (Drive-Thru)
Arcade - One Thursday per month- NEXT DATES November 13 and December 11
📍Arcade Village Park, NY 14009
12:00–2:00 PM (Drive-Thru)
Perry – Second Thursday of the Month
📍Perry Park and Ride, South Main St., Perry, NY 14530
12:00–2:00 PM (Bring a wagon)
Community Food Pantries in Cattaraugus County Below is a list of food pantries across Olean and nearby communities. Please bring ID and proof of residence where required and call ahead to confirm hours.
Olean Food Pantry
📍8 Leo Moss Dr, Olean, NY 14760
📞(716) 372-4989
Hours: Mon 12:30–4:30 pm; Fri 10 am–2 pm
Loaves & Fishes Southern Tier Food Pantry
📍753 Prospect Ave, Olean, NY 14760
📞(716) 373-5804
Hours: Mon, Wed & Fri 9 am–1 pm
Salvation Army – Olean
📍328 W Delaware Ave, Olean, NY 14760
📞(716) 372-6740
Hours: Tue 10–12; Wed & Thu 10–2 https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/empire/olean
Creekside Chapel Food Pantry
📍2523 Five Mile Rd, Allegany, NY 14706
📞(716) 372-0388
Hours: 1st & 3rd Sat 9 am–1 pm
Community Action Food Pantry
📍25 Jefferson St, Salamanca, NY 14779
📞(716) 945-1041
Hours: Mon–Fri 9 am–4:30 pm