Let’s just call it what it is—people are struggling.

Groceries aren’t cheap anymore. You walk into a store for a few things and walk out wondering how the hell you just spent $100. And for a lot of families across the Mohawk Valley, that’s not just frustrating—it’s scary.

But here’s what doesn’t get talked about enough…

👉 There IS help. And it’s closer than you think.

Across Herkimer, Fulton, Montgomery, and Otsego counties, food pantries are open, stocked, and ready to help anyone who needs it. No shame. No judgment. Just people helping people.

🥫 Here’s Where You Can Get Help Right Now

📍 Herkimer County & Surrounding

  • Stratford Mobile Pantry – Stratford
  • Helping Hands Food Pantry – St. Johnsville
  • Richfield Springs Food Pantry – Richfield Springs
  • Schuyler Lake Food Pantry – Schuyler Lake

📍 Montgomery County

  • Fulmont – Fort Plain Food Pantry – Fort Plain
  • Fonda Food Pantry – Fonda
  • Fulmont – Fonda Food Pantry – Fonda

Amsterdam Area (Major Support Hub)

  • AMEN Food Pantry – Amsterdam
  • Catholic Charities – Montgomery – Amsterdam
  • Royal Pantry Corporation – Amsterdam
  • Fulmont – Amsterdam Food Pantry – Amsterdam

📍 Fulton County (Gloversville / Johnstown)

Gloversville

  • Salvation Army Food Pantry
  • The Gathering Soup Kitchen
  • Bleecker Street Church of Christ Food Pantry
  • Fulmont – Gloversville Food Pantry
  • North Main St. UMC Food Pantry

Johnstown

  • Foothills Worship Center Food Pantry
  • Johnstown Interfaith Churches Council Food Pantry
  • Community Free Meals – NOAH

Other Areas

  • Mayfield Central Food Pantry – Mayfield
  • Broadalbin Ecumenical Food Pantry – Broadalbin

📍 Otsego County

  • Cherry Valley Mobile Pantry – Cherry Valley
  • Cooperstown Food Pantry – Cooperstown
  • Hartwick Food Pantry – Hartwick
  • Community Cupboard – Edmeston
  • Milford Food Pantry – Milford

⚠️ Let’s Be Real For a Second

There’s still this mindset out there that going to a food pantry means you’ve “failed.”

That’s garbage.

People are working full-time and still can’t keep up right now. Bills are up. Food is up. Everything is up—except paychecks.

👉 These places exist for THIS EXACT MOMENT.

🔥 What You Should Do Next

  • Don’t wait until things get worse
  • Share this with someone who might need it
  • If you’re struggling—GO. Just go.

No paperwork stress. No embarrassment. Just help.

💬 TVOTT Take

The Mohawk Valley always shows up when it matters. While prices keep climbing, these food pantries are quietly holding communities together.

And if no one else is going to say it—we will:

👉 Nobody in our area should be going hungry. Period.