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East Syracuse Minoa Central School District

Food Assistance for Families

Food Assistance

  • ESM participates in the State and Federal School Breakfast and Lunch program. Currently, ALL students receive free breakfast and lunch with no paperwork required.
  • St. Matthew's Food Pantry in East Syracuse: Tuesday & Thursday 10 a.m. - noon, at their location, 600 W. Manlius St. in the village of East Syracuse.
  • Heaven's Pantry in Minoa: Normal hours on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
  • Rescue Mission: To go meals are available for anyone in the community who needs nutrition at 7 am, 11 am, and 4 pm
  • Peace Inc. Food Pantry: Open Monday and Friday from 9-12 p.m. at 200 Beach St., Syracuse, 315-470-3300.


Educational Benefits & Consent to Release Forms: These two forms can be found on our ESM Food Service Page! The information on these forms is used to determine your child(ren)’s eligibility for holiday baskets, summer arts and playground programs, band instruments and school supplies as well as various other federal, state and local health and other programs.