CazCares

Client Guidelines

Our mission:

The mission of CazCares is to assist low income families in the Cazenovia area with food, clothing and referral services.

Food pantry:

We are part of a network of emergency food pantries and follow the guidelines set forth by the Food Bank of CNY.

Families must complete a simple intake form to determine eligibility and can receive food once per month. The pantry is intended for emergency purposes.

Clothing Area:

Clothing is available free of charge. Limit 1 bag per visit.

We ask that you take only what your own family can use. Friends and neighbors should choose for their own needs.

Our hours:

9:30 am -12 noon

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

CazCares is closed on National Holidays and Cazenovia Central School District snow days.

Our location:

101 Nelson Street / Route 20 East

Cazenovia, New York

Phone: 315-655-3174

Other Programs

Food Stamps Program is a federal program to help families and individuals, both working and unemployed, to meet their food needs.

To apply contact Madison County Dept. of Social Services Wampsville, NY Phone 315-366-2411

Home Energy Assistance Program - HEAP is a federally funded assistance program that may help you pay for your energy bills.

To apply contact Madison County Dept. of Social Services Wampsville, NY Phone 316-366-2211

Women, Infant Children - WIC is a supplemental food program for pregnant and breast-feeding women, infants and children up to age five. Sign up by appointment.

WIC has many sites in Madison County. All appointments are made by calling Oneida site.

Community Action Partnership – CAP offers a variety of programs and services that assist low income families to improve their quality of life.

Morrisville Phone 315-684-3144

Canastota Phone 315-697-3690

Oneida Career Center Phone 315-363-2400

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