In Oneida County, more than 1 in 5 adults and approximately 1 in 6 kids lack regular access to enough safe and nutritious food for normal growth, development, and a healthy, active life.
Now Open!
Healthy Shelf at the Johnson Park Center (JPC) Food Pantry is inside the new JPC Community Center at 1415 West Street in Utica. Healthy Shelf supports individuals and families in Oneida County and surrounding areas every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Oneida County & Surrounding Areas
Food Allergies & Diets
Our community's children, adults, and seniors struggle to access healthy food that accommodates food allergies and specialty diets.
Nutritional Deficiencies
Many low income households are unable to afford items that meet their nutritional needs, including fresh produce.
Healthy Food Inaccessibility
Currently, no local food pantry supplies regular access to safe and nutritious food that accommodates food allergies and specialty diets.
Nutritional Needs
This dedicated Healthy Shelf includes food for people with special nutritional needs.
Johnson Park Center's Impact In 2024
787k+
Meals Provided
6k+
Individuals Served
2k+
Households Served
How will you make a difference?
Donating to individuals and families in Oneida County and surrounding areas will help ensure everyone has regular access to enough safe and nutritious food for normal growth, development, and a healthy, active life.
Diamond
$20,000
Fill a truck load.
In Return...
Titanium
$5,000
Fill 5 pallets.
In Return...
Platinum
$1,000
Fill a pallet.
In Return...
Gold
$500
Fill a food shelf.
In Return...
Silver
$250
Fill a shopping cart.
In Return...
Bronze
$100
Fill a shopping basket.
In Return...