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Everyone deserves equal access to healthy food.
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Opening September 2024

The new Healthy Shelf at the JPC Food Pantry will be located inside the new JPG Community Center located at 1415 West Street in Utica, opening September 2024. The JPC Food Pantry Healthy Shelf will be serving individuals and families in Oneida County and surrounding areas on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday each week.

Oneida County & Surrounding Areas
Food Allergies & Diets
Children, Adults, and Seniors in our community are struggling with food allergies and/or specialty diets.
Nutritional Deficiencies
Many low income households are unable to afford items that meet their nutritional needs, including fresh produce.
Food Pantry Inaccessibility
There isn’t a food pantry locally providing these items to those in need.
Nutritional Needs
This dedicated Healthy Shelf will include food for people with special nutritional needs.
Fresh Produce
Sugar Free
Low Sugar
Low Carb
Nut Free
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Thank you, dear people, for all you do for all of us. Not just our bodies, but
our hearts and minds and souls.
Barbara Sabbour
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Johnson Park Center's Impact In 2024
787k+
Meals Provided
6k+
Individuals Served
2k+
Households Served
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How will you make a difference?
Donating to food insecurity in Utica will help ensure everyone has access to nutritious meals, strengthening the community as a whole.
Diamond
$20,000
Fill a truck load.
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Titanium
$5,000
Fill 5 pallets.
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Platinum
$1,000
Fill a pallet.
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Gold
$500
Fill a food shelf.
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Silver
$250
Fill a shopping cart.
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Bronze
$100
Fill a shopping basket.
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