Discover The Canteen

The CanTeen is a place where teens connect with friends, have fun, and grab a bite to eat. Everyone is welcome.

Help Us Reach Our Goal!

Your gift is an investment in the promising future of our participants and their contributions to the community.

If you are interested in promoting the health & well-being of teens in our community please consider the volunteer opportunities through the CanTeen! Please help the nonprofit group, Friends of the CanTeen, with fundraising efforts & events.  Meetings are held monthly. Another way to help is to come build relationships & help plan activities with the teens at the CanTeen! This opportunity can work with a flexible schedule.

Please contact Amy Venditte at 315-699-1391 or [email protected]!

CanTeen News + Events

Community Garage Sale

Come on out

July 13th!

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25th Anniversary Event

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SPAGHETTI DINNER

COME EAT!
11/4/24

Come Say Hello!

The CanTeen provides teens between 8th and 12th grade a safe place to hang out after school! The CanTeen is a place where teens connect with friends, have fun, and grab a bite to eat. Everyone is welcome. Stop by and discover for yourself what The Canteen is all about!

A Welcoming Environment!

The Canteen is a safe after school hangout that is welcoming to everyone!

A Fun Place to Hangout!

Come connect with friends, shoot some pool, or play some basketball!

Nobody Goes Hungry Here!

Stop in after school and grab a snack. You always have a seat at our table!

Discover For Yourself What The CanTeen is All About!

You Can Help The CanTeen!

Donate to TheCanTeen using the donate button below to help us reach our 2019 fundraising goal! You can also use the wish list buttons to help The CanTeen stock up on supplies, replace and replenish items that we use, and get new things for our participants.

Thank You to All Our Supporters!

People Are Saying Great Things!

The CanTeen is a safe home away from home. It provides my children opportunities to participate in after school activities until I get out of work in the early evening. At The CanTeen my children get to volunteer in the community, make new friends, and learn important life lessons while being introduced to new and fun experiences.

Bobbi Jo, Parent of 2 Participants

The CanTeen is a place of friendship. When you come here you can be who you are and make new friends.

Aidan, 9th Grade Participant

I can’t say enough great things about The CanTeen. My kids have made so many friends; they always feel welcome and safe. At The CanTeen, I know my kids can always grab a bite to eat after school. If they have a problem or need someone to talk to there is always a trusted compassionate adult available to listen. We are truly fortunate to have this organization staffed by wonderful people.

Shelly, Parent of 2 Participants

Get Involved!

Research has show it takes the support of fives adults (outside of their family) to nurture a young person into a healthy productive adult.

For more information about volunteer opportunities with The CanTeen of Central New York click the “Get Involved” button below or contact The CanTeen.