Community Resources
Food Security
Your local guide to food access, assistance programs, and community support in Chautauqua County.
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Quick links & guides
Jump straight to the county's food resource guide, find a farmers market that accepts SNAP, or explore food assistance programs.
Heads up: always double-check times and locations before you go. Pantry and program schedules can change or be cancelled.
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Food pantries & meals
The Fred Basket
A food pantry that works with local organizations to provide a joyful, loving environment to serve people: mind, body & soul. Guests can receive one helping per month.
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Jamestown Farmers Market
One of five local farmers markets that accept SNAP benefits, with fresh, local food all year round.
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FeedMore WNY Farm Market
Based in Buffalo and serving all of WNY, FeedMore's three Farm Market trucks bring healthy, low-cost fruits and vegetables to people who may not otherwise have access to them.
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Conduit Ministries
Serving Jamestown and surrounding areas with their food truck, plus a Thanksgiving meal giveaway that aims to serve 1,700 meals across 12 church sites. You can donate to support their work.
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Farmers markets that accept SNAP
- 🥕 Jamestown Farmers Market
3rd St. & 410 N. Main St., Jamestown - 🥕 Lakewood Farmers Market
35 E Fairmount Ave., Lakewood - 🥕 Fredonia Farmers Market
9–11 Church St., Fredonia - 🥕 Dunkirk Farmers Market
45 Cliffstar Ct., Dunkirk - 🥕 Forestville Farmers Market
5 Main St., Forestville
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Food assistance programs
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County
CCE promotes local food security, agriculture, youth development, and nutrition. Their resource page walks you through setting up a New York State benefits account, applying for SNAP and WIC, and finding other food resources.
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Feeding Our Community: Local Farms & Food Access with Linnea Haskin
Season 1, Episode 3 · November 6, 2025 · 45 min
Linnea Haskin of Cornell Cooperative Extension shares how CCE connects local farms with the community, why food education matters, and how residents can access resources or get involved in tackling food insecurity right here in Chautauqua County.
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