House of Mercy Food Pantry

House of Mercy Food Pantry is operated by House of Mercy, Inc., an anti-poverty organization founded in 1985 by Sister Grace Miller and the Sisters of Mercy to address homelessness and food insecurity in Rochester. The food pantry provides bags of essential food items to residents of Monroe County experiencing food insecurity, serving as part of the organization's broader mission that also includes emergency shelter services, emergency financial assistance, and basic needs support. Located on Ormond Street in Rochester's northeast neighborhood, the pantry is free to access for eligible residents of the service area.