Food Pantries in Center Moriches, NY
Browse 2 food pantries and food banks serving Center Moriches, New York. All listings are free to visit — no income verification required at most locations.
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Center Moriches' food assistance centers on Ernie's Place — the food pantry at St. John the Evangelist on Ocean Avenue — with a Monday-evening window built for working families, plus St. John's Outreach on Railroad Avenue. Suffolk County's pantry directory and Island Harvest's finder cover the surrounding Moriches communities.
Ernie's Place
The pantry at 25 Ocean Ave opens Mondays 6:30–7:30 p.m. and Thursdays 3–4 p.m. — call (631) 878-0009. It's part of St. John the Evangelist's parish social ministry, which can also connect families with other assistance. The Monday-evening hour is the standout: most east-end pantries close by late afternoon.
Around the Moriches
St. John's Outreach at 33 Railroad Ave — (631) 878-0022 — runs its own distribution; call for current days. For the wider area, Suffolk County's food pantry directory lists programs from Mastic to Eastport, and Island Harvest's pantry finder (text your ZIP to 631-450-3775) plus its SNAP hotline at (516) 805-7642 round out the toolkit.
More Local Food Resources
Ernie's Place (St. John the Evangelist)
Mon 6:30–7:30 p.m. and Thu 3–4 p.m. at 25 Ocean Ave.
Island Harvest — Pantry Finder
Text your ZIP to (631) 450-3775 for nearby pantries; SNAP help at (516) 805-7642.
Common Questions in Center Moriches
Is there an evening food pantry in Center Moriches?
Yes — Ernie's Place at St. John the Evangelist opens Monday evenings 6:30–7:30 p.m., plus Thursday afternoons 3–4 p.m., at 25 Ocean Ave.
Do I need to be Catholic or a parishioner to use Ernie's Place?
No — the pantry serves neighbors in need as part of the parish's social ministry. Call (631) 878-0009 with questions about a first visit.
What food help covers Mastic, Eastport, and the rest of the Moriches area?
Suffolk County's pantry directory lists every program in the area, and texting your ZIP to Island Harvest's finder at (631) 450-3775 returns the nearest current options.
Sources: St. John the Evangelist — Ernie's Place · Suffolk County pantry directory · Island Harvest · Last verified 2026-07-19