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Albany County Department for Children, Youth and Families
Moira Manning, LCSW-R, Commissioner
Harold L. Joyce Albany County Office Building
112 State St., Room 300
Albany, NY 12207
Phone (518) 447-7324
Fax (518) 447-7578
Departments ยป Children, Youth and Families
Free Meals & Food Pantries in Albany County
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Free Meals/Food Fridges
| Location | Days/Times | More Info |
|---|---|---|
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Albany Free School 8 Elm St, Albany |
24/7 | First come, first served. Resources may be limited or out of stock |
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Boys and Girls Club 21 Delaware Ave, Albany |
M-F 8:30-9:15AM (breakfast) Noon-12:45PM (lunch) |
July 7 - August 29, 2025 FREE meals for all kids and teens 18 & under Fun activities, block parties and more |
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Honest Weight Food Coop 100 Watervliet Ave, Albany |
24/7 | First come, first served Resources may be limited or out of stock |
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Immaculate Heart of Mary 2416 Seventh Ave, Watervliet (518) 273-6020 |
Tu & Th: 9:00-10:00AM | Procedure: Wait outside & food will be brought to vehicles |
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In our own voices 245 Lark St, Albany |
24/7 | First come, first served Resources may be limited or out of stock |
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JC Club: Children's Feeding Center 63 Quail St., Albany (518) 434-6100 |
M-F: 3:00-5:00pm | Anyone in need, teens and children |
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Sand Creek Middle School 329 Sand Creek Rd, Albany (518) 869-3576 |
7:15-8:15AM (breakfast) 10:45AM-12:15PM (lunch) |
July 7-August 21, 2025 Free for students ages 18 and under |
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Union Missionary Baptist Church 7 Morton Avenue |
M-F Noon-2:00PM (lunch) |
July 7-August 29, 2025 FREE meals for all kids and teens ages 18 and under Fun activities, block parties and more |
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Vi Community Center 844 Madison Ave (518) 274-3781 |
M-F 8:15-8:45AM (breakfast) 11:30AM-1:00PM (lunch) |
July 7-August 29, 2025 PLEASE CALL for more information & to register your child(ren) FREE meals for all kids and teens ages 18 and under Fun activities, block parties and more |
Food Pantry
| Location | Days/Times | More Info |
|---|---|---|
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"The Pantry" @ St. Patricks 21 Main St., Ravena (518) 756-3145 |
Tu: 10:00-11:00AM W: 6:00-7:00PM F: 10:00-11:00AM |
1x/month unless you are in need. Walk in, no appt needed |
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Albany Community Action Partnership 145 Remsen St, Cohoes (518) 237-9201 x4 |
M, W, F 9:00-11:45AM (walk-in) 11:45AM-4:00PM (appt only) |
Can visit once/month. Limited guests in building at a time |
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Alliance for Positive Health 845 Central Ave, Albany (518) 434-4686 |
M, W, F: 9:00AM-4:30PM |
Please call in advance. Food options vary. |
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Altamont Community Food Pantry 122 Grand St. Altamont (518) 861-6542 |
1st & 3rd Mon/month Noon-5:00PM |
Can use 2x/month. Appt preferred Can pick items Orders placed by email or phone get a pick up time with items left at door |
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Arbor Hill Pantry 47 Lark St, Albany (518) 463-1516 x110 |
M, Tu, Th, F: 9:30AM-4:30PM Wed: 10:00AM-6:00PM |
CLOSED Noon-1:00PM Open to public for on-site pickup |
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Capital District Center for Independence 1716 Central Ave, Albany (518) 459-6422 |
M-F: 10:000AM-3:00PM |
Can visit every
30 days Call ahead or walk- in May serve Schenectady County |
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Capital District Latinos 160 Central Avenue (518) 801-9440 x5082 |
1st & 3rd Wed/month Open 3:00pm Serve 4:00-5:30PM 1st & 3rd Fri/month Open 1:00PM Serve 2:00-3:30PM |
Can only serve
75 families/day. |
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Christ Our Light Catholic Church Food Pantry 1 Maria Dr, Loudonville (518) 459-6635 |
3rd
Sat/month |
Registered patrons must call ahead on the preceding Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday |
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Connect Center Food Pantry 49 Johnston Ave, Cohoes (518) 687-1999 |
Tu &Th 10:00AM- 2:00PM |
Walk-ins accepted |
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FOCUS Churches of Albany 275 State St, Albany (518) 443-0460 |
M-F & last Sat/month 10:00AM-12:30PM |
Can
visit 2x/month. Call ahead to order and schedule a pickup time. Come to door, nobody allowed inside. Pre-order preferred, but will take walk-ins |
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Green Island Food Pantry 20 Clinton St, Green Island (518) 273-2201 |
M-F
9:00AM-4:30PM |
CLOSED 12:30- 1:30PM Green Island residents only No delivery |
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Hilltowns Community Resource Center 556 SR 143, Westerlo (518)-966-7380 |
M-Th 10:00AM-3:00PM |
Can visit 1x/month. Appt encouraged |
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Immaculate Heart of Mary 2416 Seventh Ave, Watervliet (518) 273-6020 |
Tu & Th 9:00-10:00AM |
Wait outside and food will be brought out to vehicle |
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Israel AME Food Pantry 381 Hamilton St, Albany (518) 463-8779 |
3rd Tue/month Noon-3:00PM |
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Macedonia Baptist Church 26 Wilson Ave, Albany (518) 598-2419 |
3rd
Sat/month 10:00AM-Noon, 2nd & 4th Sun/month 11:30AM-12:30PM |
Can
visit 2x/month Client choice |
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Mater Christi Church Food Pantry 3 West Erie St, Albany (518) 596-6691 |
1st & 2nd Mon/month 9:00-11:00AM 3rd & 4th Mon/month 5:00-700pm |
Updated proof
of address is required every 4 months Can visit 2x/month Walk-ins welcome. If holiday falls on Monday, will open Tuesday |
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Mt. Moriah Food Pantry 262 Route 9W, Glenmont (518) 426-4510 |
Th 5:00-7:00PM Su 1:00-3:00PM |
Will also take guests by appointment and walk-ins |
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New Scotland Community Food Pantry 25 Mountainview St, Voorheesville (518) 765-3806 x31 |
7
days/week 8:00AM-9:00pm |
By appointment ONLY. Home delivery available on a case-by-case basis. |
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Redemption Church Food Pantry 1511 6th Ave, Watervliet (518) 272-784 |
1st
& 3rd Thu/month: 11:00AM- 1:00PM Tuesday hot meals: 4:00-6:00PM |
Will serve on emergency basis when pantry closed Can visit 2x/month Drive through registration & pick up, prepacked |
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Sand Creek Middle School 329 Sand Creek Rd, Albany (518) 869-3576 |
7:15-8:15AM (breakfast) 10:45AM-12:15PM (lunch) |
July 7-August 21, 2025 Free for students ages 18 and under |
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Shalom Food Pantry 393 Delaware Ave., Delmar (518) 439-3310 |
2nd
Mon/month 10:00AM-Noon |
Kosher foods. Delivery available. Serves Albany, Schenectady and Rensselaer Counties. Must call ahead. |
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Sister Maureen Joyce Center 315 Sheridan Ave. (518) 314-0856 |
Tu, W, F: 9:00AM-1:00PM |
By appointment only |
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St. Ambrose 347 Old Loudon Rd, Latham (518) 785-1951 |
M-Th 10:00AM-Noon 1st Mon/month 4:00-6:00PM |
Can
visit 1x/month By appt. Guests wait outside for food to be brought out. Limited amount of people at a time |
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St. James Food Pantry 16 St. James Pl, Albany (518) 414-1929 |
M & W 10:00AM-12:30PM, Friday by appointment |
Entrance door
on the right side of the parking lot. Guests can visit 1x/month, but can come weekly for produce and bread |
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St. Mary's Outreach 10 Lodge St, Albany (518) 462-4357 |
Tu & F 9:00-11:30AM |
Please use
Steuben St. entrance. Guests can visit one time, two if necessary. Walk-in, limited amount of people inside building, client choice |
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St. John's/St. Ann's Center 88 Fourth Ave, Albany (518) 472-9091 |
M, W, Th, F: 10:00AM-3:00PM |
CLOSED Noon-1:00PM |
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St. Vincent de Paul 984 Madison Ave., Albany (518) 694-3153 |
Tu, W, Th: 12:30-2:30PM |
Closed on Holidays. Must live in Pine Hills or Eagle Point neighborhoods |
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SUNY Albany Purple Pantry Uptown Campus Campus Center Building Room 329 1400 Washington Ave, Albany (518) 442-5501 |
During academic semesters M 9:00AM-1:00PM Tu 10:00AM-2:00PM W 1:00-5:00PM Th, 2:00-6:00PM F 11:00AM-2:00PM During finals: M 10:00AM-1:00PM Tu Noon-3:00PM Th 2:00-5:00PM |
Serves current
UAlbany students, staff, faculty, and their families Hours vary during school breaks |
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Trinity Alliance Pantry 15 Trinity Pl, Albany (518) 364-1103 |
M, Tu, Th, F: 9:30AM-4:30PM W: 10:00AM-6:00PM |
CLOSED Noon-1:00PM Open to public for on-site pickup |
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Victory Church Food Pantry 31 Vly Rd, Colonie (518) 857-0726 |
W 10:00AM-2:00PM |
Mass Food Distribution
| Location | Contact Info | Dates | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Hill Center 47 Lark St., Albany |
Trinity Pantry (518) 364-1103 or Arbor Hill Pantry (518) 463-1516x110 |
July
2, 2025 Aug 6, 2025 Sep 3, 2025 Oct 1, 2025 |
From 8:00AM until supplies run out. First come, first served. Need valid ID. Bring your own bags/ carts/ boxes. |
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Salvation Army 20 S Ferry Street, Albany |
Trinity Pantry (518) 364-1103 or Arbor Hill Pantry (518) 463-1516x110 |
July
9, 2025 Aug 13, 2025 Sep 10, 2025 Oct 8, 2025 |
From 8:00AM until supplies run out. First come, first served. Need valid ID. Bring your own bags/ carts/ boxes. |
