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Advocate Food Pantry
45 Sweets Crossing Rd
Nassau, NY 12123
518-766-2303

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Location Overview

Serving our neighbors since 2000.

Advocate Food Pantry is working to eliminate hunger and improve the health and well-being of our community through access to healthy and nutritious foods, community education and advocacy. We operate a total of 6 programs, each of which is designed to address the needs of those who are experiencing hunger and food insecurity. 

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Location Features

Seating in Waiting Area
Air Conditioning
Parking Available
Wi-Fi Available
Near Public Transit
Safe Space
Restrooms Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Volunteer Opportunities Available

Location Operating Hours



Monday
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

3rd Saturday of the Month

Senior Pantry Distribution

ClosedSunday
Special Hours
Dec 25, 2025: Closed (Christmas Day)
Dec 31, 2025: Closed (New Years Eve)
Jan 1, 2026: Closed (New Years Day)

Hours in location time zone: Central Time (CT) (UTC-6)

Hot/Cold Meal Program

Neighborhood Pantry Distribution

For your safety, and the safety of those around you, please practice social distancing while at the pantry. 

Thu

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Sat

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

3rd Saturday of the Month

Senior Days

ClosedSunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Special Hours
Dec 25, 2025: Closed (Christmas Day)
Dec 31, 2025: Closed (New Years Eve)
Jan 1, 2026: Closed (New Years Day)
Program Overview
We believe that access to food is vital for health and happiness. If you need help filling your fridge - for a week, multiple months, or more - we invite you to join Advocate Food Pantry for one of our weekly food distributions. You'll have the ability to select the foods that make sense for you and your family during a grocery shopping-like experience. While you are here, take advantage of our other programs - including SNAP and Medicaid enrollment support, employment services, and housing assistance...

Program Qualifications
Must be a resident of Nassau NY. Please bring proof of residency (ex. Cell phone or utility/telephone bill, formal lease, driver's license...) with you to your first distribution.
Primary Contact

Betsy Wooden

555-124-4367

betsy@advocatefoodpantry.org

Service Area

CITY: Nassau, NY

Other: Nassau School District

Languages Spoken

English, French, Spanish, English, French, Spanish, English, French, Spanish

Food Program Features

Grocery/Client Choice, Indoor Service, Reservations, TEFAP Program, Volunteer Opportunities Available

Items Offered

Eggs, Fruits & Vegetables, Household Products, Meat, Shelf Stable/Non-Perishable Goods, Toiletries / Hygiene Products

Dietary Options

Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Other

Program Audience

Open to all with a focus on: Veterans

Note: Veterans and Military Families

Hot/Cold Meal Program

Advocate Soup Kitchen

Tue

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

ClosedSunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Special Hours
Dec 25, 2025: Closed (Christmas Day)
Dec 31, 2025: Closed (New Years Eve)
Jan 1, 2026: Closed (New Years Day)
Program Overview

A hot, filling meal is as good for the body as it is for the soul. Join us for our weekly hot meal program to enjoy a delicious and nutritious meal with other community members. The menu changes weekly based on what fresh produce is available from our generous farm partner, Nassau Harvest. Menus can be found at www.advocatefoodpantry.org/hotmealmenu.


Program Qualifications
No program qualifications. All are welcome. 
Primary Contact

Dylan Higford

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

Items Offered

Sit Down Meals

Dietary Options

Vegan, Vegetarian, Vegan, Vegetarian, Vegan, Vegetarian, Other

Program Audience

Open to all with a focus on: Households with Children / Youth, Older Adults / Seniors, Unhoused, Veterans

Online Market

Online Market

Online Order Pickup Hours
Sat

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Order Window: Orders must be received by 5pm on Thursday

ClosedSunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Program Overview
Can't make it to our regular food pantry distributions? Need food delivered to your home? Take advantage of our Online Market to place your order and schedule a delivery of food to your doorstep. Clients are able to receive one delivery of shelf-stable groceries and two deliveries of fresh fruits and vegetables per month.
Ordering Information

Sign up for your account at advocate.onlinemarket.org. Once your account has been approved, you can log in and select your preferred distribution method, select distribution day and time and then select your items. Select the "Save Cart" button to submit your order. Once complete, you will receive a confirmation email. 

Primary Contact

Moritz Windous

555-235-1346

mwindous@advocatefoodpantry.org

Service Area

CITY: Nassau

Languages Spoken

Spanish, Ukranian

Food Program Features

Online Ordering, Home Delivery Service

Items Offered

Fruits & Vegetables, Shelf Stable/Non-Perishable Goods

Dietary Options

Vegan, Vegetarian, Other

Program Audience

Open to all with a focus on: Homebound, Older Adults / Seniors, People Managing Chronic Health Conditions

Nutrition Education/Services

Heart-Healthy Cooking Class

Thu

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

2nd Thursday of the Month

In the Demo Kitchen

ClosedSunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Program Overview
Join us once a month for a Heart-Healthy Cooking Class with Ms. Barbara Jean. Ms. Barbara will teach you how to use foods commonly distributed at our pantry to make delicious and nutritious meals with a focus on using heart-healthy ingredients and cooking techniques. This class is free for all clients of the food pantry. 
Primary Contact

Moritz Windous

555-235-1346

mwindous@advocatefoodpantry.org

Public Benefits Assistance

SNAP Enrollment Support

This service is available by appointment only. Appointments can be scheduled at www.advocatefoodpantry.com/snapappt. 

Program Overview
Work with our team of public benefits experts to help you navigate the government benefits system. Complete a SNAP screener to see if you qualify, complete the application and get the benefits you need, with support of our team at every step in the process.  
Primary Contact

Jane Thompson

555-543-2134

jane@advocatefoodpantry.org

Languages Spoken

English, French, Spanish

Mental Health Services

Mental Wellness Services

To get emergency mental health support, please call our hotline at 555-739-9321 to get connected to a resource immediately.

Mon

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Wed

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Fri

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

ClosedSunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Program Overview

Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Having a hard time adjusting to a recent change in your life? Need someone to talk to about your gender identity or a past trauma? Advocate Food Pantry provides mental wellness services that are tailored to your needs.

Our team of licensed clinicians, social workers and supervised counseling students offers individual, couples and group therapies. Our program provides mental health counseling with a focus on crisis stabilization and connection to other mental health services as needed.


Program Qualifications
Must live within 25 miles of Nassau, NY to qualify for this program. 
Primary Contact

Ashley Ranslet

555-776-8965

ashley@advovatefoodpantry.org

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

Program Audience

Open to all with a focus on: LGBTQ+, Teenagers / Young Adults, Veterans

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