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Faces of Hunger

Food insecurity impacts thousands locally. Hunger hides in plain sight. Those impacted are our friends, family and neighbors
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Olean Food Pantry Mission

We provide healthy food options for people and families who struggle finding their next meal. Our vision is a world where no one goes to bed hungry.
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How We Help

Olean Food Pantry fights hunger by providing food and nutrition education to people in need. We also have a Diaper Depot, Community Garden and Mobile Food Truck.
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Olean Food Pantry Needs Your Help

The Olean Food Pantry has seen a 95.4% increase in food recipients the last 3 years. Will you answer the call for this increased need? You cash donation allows OFP to purchase 66% more food than by non-perishable food donations alone.

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grant opportunity for farmers

A USDA Grant Opportunity for Farmers to Support Agricultural Excellence

Western New York is steeped in a proud agricultural tradition. Our region’s fertile soil, dedicated farmers and growing expertise have made Allegany, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties vital contributors to the region’s food supply. So we’re happy to promote an upcoming USDA grant opportunity for farmers. It’s a chance for our friends and neighbors who work […]

Western New York agricultural legacy

Fighting Hunger by Honoring Western New York’s Agricultural Legacy

Western New York is a region rooted in rich, fertile soil and an even richer agricultural history. For this reason, we must honor that legacy by harnessing the ample natural resources in our backyards for the War on Hunger.  For generations, farms in our communities have not only fed our families, but also fueled our […]

Local Food Pantries sustainability

Sustainability: A Vital Mission for Local Food Pantries

Sustainability is a word thrown around a lot at local food pantries. In this context, you might envision the ability to maintain a steady flow of food for those in need. While our Board members and volunteers here do often discuss sustainability in that light, we prefer a broader definition of sustainability – one that […]

Olean Food Pantry 2025 New Year's Resolutions

Olean Food Pantry’s New Year’s Resolutions for 2025

We’re always excited to usher in a new year here at Olean Food Pantry. To be sure, 2024 was a banner year for OFP as we received several large grants and community donations on levels never before seen. While reflecting on our progress, we’re also setting our sights on ambitious goals for 2025. In this […]

Our Community Partners

Olean Food Pantry couldn’t serve local food insecurity without a little help from our friends. Thanks to organizations like FeedMore WNY, as well as local farmers and grocers, we can provide nutritious food to people in need.

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FeedMore WNY

FeedMore WNY offers dignity, hope and a brighter future by providing nutritious food, friendship and skills training to our Western New York neighbors in need.

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Canticle Farms

Fellow nonprofits like Canticle Farm partner with Olean Food Pantry to provide a surplus of fresh garden fruits, vegetables and herbs to stock our produce shelves.

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Local Growers and Grocers

The war on hunger takes a team effort – from big organizations down to small local farmers. Local growers and grocers help by providing nutritious food and produce from surplus stocks.

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Get Involved in the Local Fight Against Hunger

Olean Food Pantry is a volunteer-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We are dependent on grants, donations and gifts of service to help our friends, family and neighbors struggling with food insecurity. 


Your cash donation today will go 66% FARTHER toward purchasing more food to stock Olean Food Pantry’s shelves, thanks to preferred rates from fellow nonprofit partners.


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