We found 18 food pantries listed for Albany County, New York. Call before you go to confirm hours and what to bring. You can also see Food banks in Albany County, New York.
Salvation Army Food Pantry Locations
We have located 2 Salvation Army Food Pantry locations in Albany, New York. You can also check your eligibility.
The Salvation Army - Albany Corps
Phone: (518) 463-6678
Address: 20 S Ferry St, Albany, NY 12202. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Community Recreation Programs
- Day Camp Activities
- Disaster Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Emergency Shelter
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Music & Arts Programs
- Seasonal Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
- Worship Services - Young Adult
- Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Appointments :
Call (518) 463-6678 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Albany
The Salvation Army - Albany, GA
Phone: (229) 435-1428
Address: [400 - 498] West St, Albany, NY 12206. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Community Recreation & Education Programs
- Disaster Services
- Emergency Shelter
- Music & Arts Programs
- Store
- Visitation Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
- Worship Services - Young Adult
- Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Appointments :
Call (229) 435-1428 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Albany
Church Food Pantry Locations
We have located 4 Church Food Pantry locations in Albany, New York. You can also check your eligibility.
The New Scotland Community Food Pantry (Saint Matthew's Church)
Phone: (518) 765-3806
Address: 25 Mountainview St, Voorheesville, NY 12186. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Provides food and basic personal care items to those in need within the Town of New Scotland, including the geographic area comprising the Voorheesville School District.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (518) 765-3806 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Voorheesville
Help Residents of Counties:
- Albany
Church of the Blessed Sacrament - Food Pantry
Phone: (518) 482-3375
Address: 607 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our Parish based food pantry serves an average of 225 families each month. As a member of “The Food Pantries of the Capital Districtâ€, we follow the geographic boundaries put in place by this group. We are open every Monday and Thursday from 10:00 – 11:15 AM except holidays or days in which schools may be closed due to weather conditions.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (518) 482-3375 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Albany
Help Residents of Counties:
- Albany
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (518) 434-0680
Address: 33 Walter St, Albany, NY 12204. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Sacred Heart Outreach provides a food pantry to those in need within the community. Food Pantry hours:Tuesday 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Friendship Table: Wednesday 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (518) 434-0680 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Albany
Help Residents of Counties:
- Albany
The Church of Saint Ambrose - Food Pantry
Phone: (518) 785-1351
Address: 347 Old Loudon Rd, Latham, NY 12110. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Church of Saint Ambrose collects and distributes food to people in need living in Latham. They receive 3 days worth of food once per month. Special projects included: Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter baskets to residents of Latham and Cohoes. People interested in the holiday programs available should call at least 10 days before the holiday to participate.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (518) 785-1351 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Latham
Help Residents of Counties:
- Albany
Catholic Charities Food Pantry Locations
We have located 3 Catholic Charities Food Pantry locations in Albany, New York. You can also check your eligibility.
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany
Phone: (518) 472-9091
Address: 88 4th Ave, Albany, NY 12202. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Tues: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM
- Wed: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Thurs: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Fri: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Sat: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM
- Sun: Closed
St. John's/St. Ann's Center Program provides food services through a welcome table soup kitchen as well as a food pantry. The Outreach Center assists with providing clothing and furniture to individuals as needed. Additional seasonal programs are offered to include holiday and back to school programs.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- clothing
- furniture
Appointments :
Call (518) 472-9091 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Albany
Catholic Charities Tri-County Services - Hilltowns Community Resource Center
Phone: (518) 797-5256
Address: 566 State Route 143, Westerlo, NY 12193. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided include a food pantry, information and referral, advocacy, casework services and special projects, such as back-to-school and holiday assistance.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (518) 797-5256 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Westerlo
Help Residents of Counties:
- Albany
Catholic Charities Tri-County Services - St. John's/St. Ann's Outreach Center
Phone: (518) 472-9091
Address: 88 Fourth Ave, Albany, NY 12202. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
St John’s St Ann’s Outreach Center serves the community of South Albany. The Outreach Center provides food services through a “Welcome Table†soup kitchen as well as a food pantry. The Outreach Center assists with providing clothing and furniture to individuals as needed. Additional seasonal programs are offered to include holiday and back to school programs. There are no residence or eligibility requirements for the Welcome Table (no ID is required) and it operates on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 11:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. St. John’s/St. Ann’s Food Pantry has provided our neighbors in the South End of Albany with emergency supplemental food for over 25 years. The Pantry provides sufficient food for 3 meals for 3 days or a total of nine meals per month for each individual registered to a household. It also provides toiletries (which cannot be purchased with food stamps), infant formula, baby food and diapers when available. The neighbors we serve learn about us from a variety of sources including health and human service organizations, family, friends, and neighboring churches. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00 A.M. – Noon, 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. You must show current proof of address every time you pick up your pantry.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (518) 472-9091 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Albany
Help Residents of Counties:
- Albany
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Locations
We have located 1 St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry locations in Albany, New York. You can also check your eligibility.
Church of Saint Vincent de Paul - Food Pantry
Phone: (518) 694-3153
Address: 984 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12208. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Food Pantry Guests must live in the Pine Hills or Eagle Point neighborhoods. Come to the Food Pantry on a day we are open. Please bring a piece of current mail and identification with date of birth for all members of your household. Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 12:30 - 2:30 PM Closed Holidays
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (518) 694-3153 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Albany
Help Residents of Counties:
- Albany
Food Pantry Locations
We have located 8 Food Pantry locations in Albany, New York. You can also check your eligibility.
Trinity Alliance Emergency Food Pantries - Trinity Center
Phone: (518) 449-5155
Address: 15 Trinity Pl, Albany, NY 12202. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
To qualify, please visit us with a photo ID and a piece of mail or lease arrangement to prove an area address. Visitors are allowed 1 or 2 visits every 30 days, and will receive three days worth of food for each member of their family. Other household items such as kitchen supplies, hygiene products, diapers and formula are also available.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (518) 449-5155 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Albany
Help Residents of Counties:
- Albany
Bethlehem Food Pantry
Phone: (518) 439-4955
Address: 445 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Bethlehem Food Pantry is located at 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, New York at the Bethlehem Town Hall for town residents. It is run through Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. with help from Bethlehem Senior Outreach workers and is kept stocked through the generosity of individuals and groups within the community. Senior Services volunteers keep the shelves in order and make sure that a supply of food and store gift certificates are kept on hand for special needs. During the past year, over 600 individuals utilized our pantry. At holiday times throughout the year, food pantry volunteers work with civic, church and community groups to provide special gifts for low-income elderly individuals and families. Hours: Mon, 2:30 pm-4:30 pm, Wed, 9:00 am-11:30 am, Fri, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (518) 439-4955 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Delmar
Help Residents of Counties:
- Albany
Sister Maureen Joyce Center - Food Pantry
Phone: (518) 465-8262
Address: 315 Sheridan Ave, Albany, NY 12206. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided include a food pantry,information and referral, holiday assistance and back to school. The Sister Maureen Joyce Food Pantry is located at 315 Sheridan Avenue in Albany and is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:00am – 1:00pm.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (518) 465-8262 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Albany
Help Residents of Counties:
- Albany
Trinity Alliance Emergency Food Pantries - Arbor Hill Center
Phone: (518) 463-1516
Address: 47 N Lark St, Albany, NY 12210. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
To qualify, please visit us with a photo ID and a piece of mail or lease arrangement to prove an area address. Visitors are allowed 1 or 2 visits every 30 days, and will receive three days worth of food for each member of their family. Other household items such as kitchen supplies, hygiene products, diapers and formula are also available.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (518) 463-1516 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Albany
Help Residents of Counties:
- Albany
The FOCUS Interfaith Food Pantry
Phone: (518) 443-0460
Address: 275 State St, Albany, NY 12210. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Over 40,000 people each month rely on food pantries in the Capital Region. The FOCUS Interfaith Food Pantry provides families from the Capital Hill, Center Square, Hudson, Washington and Park South neighborhoods, and beyond, with a 6-day supply of food. Families may visit the pantry twice each month. In addition to a balanced and nutritious food package, the pantry provides personal care items, fresh fruit, vegetables, and milk vouchers. The Interfaith Food Pantry also helps households by supplying information about additional community resources such as job training, housing, healthcare, food stamps, WIC and nutrition education. Guests are also provided with advocacy and referral services. FOCUS Interfaith Food Pantry is funded and operated through the collaborative efforts of the FOCUS Churches and several other faith affiliates. Hours of Operation:The pantry is open Monday – Friday 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. & on the last Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (518) 443-0460 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Albany
Help Residents of Counties:
- Albany
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish
Phone: (518) 273-6020
Address: 2416 7th Ave, Watervliet, NY 12189. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish provides a food pantry and Soup Kitchen for those in need within the community. Residents of Watervliet can receive a box of food every 8 weeks. Residents of Watervliet and Green Island can receive fresh fruit, vegetables and bread on a weekly basis.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (518) 273-6020 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Watervliet
Help Residents of Counties:
- Albany
Sister Maureen Joyce Center - Soup Kitchen
Phone: (518) 462-9885
Address: 369 Livingston Ave, Albany, NY 12206. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our Soup kitchen is open to anyone looking for a nice meal or just a friendly environment. Our Volunteers are dedicated to serving our guests with dignity and respect. Our Soup Kitchen hours are Monday & Thursday – opens at 11:30-1:00pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (518) 462-9885 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Albany
Help Residents of Counties:
- Albany
Guilderland Food Pantry
Phone: (518) 930-1001
Address: 2291 Western Ave, Guilderland, NY 12084. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The food pantry provides food to people of the town of Guilderland who are in need. Families who are eligible will receive food every 5 weeks. We provide 3 holiday meals, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter for families on file. We are a member of the Capital District Food Pantries. Families are eligible if they receive food stamps (SNAP). We are avaialable to supplement your food supply when your food stamps run out. Clients must also show proof of Guilderland residency. Acceptable proofs are copies of their utility bills or tax bills. A driver's license is also acceptable. Clients are also asked to call this number to arrange to pick up food.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (518) 930-1001 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Guilderland
Help Residents of Counties:
- Albany
A number of food banks, soup kitchens for hot meals and free emergency food pantries in Albany, New York distribute groceries to individuals or families who are in some form of an emergency situation.
There are also meals, free bags of food, personal toiletries and household goods for low to moderate income families from food pantries near you.
Distribution centers can include churches, non-profit organizations, community action agencies, and many other local charities as well as non-profits.
Salvation Army Food Pantry
The Salvation Army is dedicated to eliminating food insecurity.
The Salvation Army offers free food help through local centers. Contact the branch nearest Albany, New York to confirm hours and requirements. The charity organization is involved in feeding millions of families each year, with a large percentage of those assisted being children as well as the elderly.
Church Food Pantry
A number of churches around Albany, New York have food pantries for those in their neighborhoods who are in need of food items.
Church pantries often rely on food donations gathered through food drives.
Some churches also deliver food items to older adults who are unable to drive to a nearby community food pantry. Please contact your local church directly.
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
Resources provided by Catholic Charities organizations can include help with food, holiday, and immigration needs.
Families of all religions, backgrounds, and cultures can contact Catholic Charities centers for help.
Catholic Charities locations in and around Albany, New York may offer groceries, food boxes, and items to prepare a meal. Hours and walk-in rules vary, so call before you go.
Some of these food pantries work like grocery stores, letting clients choose the items they need from the groceries available on site.
First-time clients may need to fill out a short application with basic household information.
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Some independent food pantries use the Helping Hands name. Any Helping Hands pantries we have listed around Albany, New York appear on this page.
Food supplies, hours, and services differ from one pantry to the next, so call before you go.
These pantries often rely on donations and volunteers from their local communities.
Find a local helping hands food pantry open near you.
Mobile Food Pantry
Mobile food pantries bring free food directly to families in need in communities around Albany, New York, often during large one-day distributions.
Some mobile pantries hand out pre-packed boxes, while others let you shop market-style.
Mobile food pantries usually visit churches, community centers, schools, shopping centers, and other convenient locations. They usually go to areas where there aren't grocery stores or other food pantries.
Mobile Food Pantry Schedule 2026
Unlike traditional food pantries where you go to them, mobile pantry trucks come to you. Food banks sometimes have an online mobile food pantry schedule.
Mobile food pantries often visit a community once a week or once a month. There may be last-minute cancellations or changes, so recheck the mobile food pantry schedule before you plan to go.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Some St. Vincent de Paul food pantries around Albany, New York may operate much like a grocery store, where people in need can choose their own food.
Services vary by location, so call the pantry near you to ask what is available.
Food Pantry Delivery Program
Some food banks run delivery programs that bring food and other products to partner agencies in more remote areas. Ask a food pantry around Albany, New York whether delivery is available near you.
Drive-thru Food Pantries
Drive-thru food pantries are a convenient and efficient way to distribute food to neighbors in need. Many are open to anyone who needs help with food, but rules vary by location, so call ahead if you can.
Who can visit a drive-thru pantry?
Drive-thru pantries are generally open to anyone who needs help getting food. Requirements vary, so check with the pantry before you go.
You may be asked to provide:
- Your zip code, and
- Number of people in your household.
You usually do not need an appointment. Drive-thru pantries are generally first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive early because lines can fill quickly and popular items may run out.
How do drive-thru pantries work?
Volunteers and staff manage the distribution line. Here is how most drive-thru pantries operate:
Staff and volunteers direct visitors to the distribution area.
Visitors pull up in their car and are guided into a clearly marked queue. Staff move cars forward to keep the line moving quickly.
Check-in.
You may be asked about your zip code, household size or income for the pantry's records.
Food is loaded into your car.
Pre-packed bags of food — typically including shelf-stable items like pasta, canned fruit, and peanut butter, as well as fresh produce and meats — are loaded by volunteers directly into your trunk.
Pet Food Pantry
Some pet owners give up their pets because they cannot afford to care for them. Pet food pantries help fill a gap left by assistance programs such as SNAP, which cannot be used to buy pet food.
Pet food pantries may provide free pet food for a limited time to pet owners who cannot afford to feed their pets in Albany, New York.
Who is eligible for a pet food pantry?
Rules vary by pantry, but many help people who are:
- All ages, races and marital status
- Unemployed or underemployed
- Retired, living on social security or other limited income
- Physically or mentally disabled
- Experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Tips for Visiting a Food Pantry
Show up early.
This is very important. This means you will be first in line and have a chance to get the items that are sought after and in limited quantities such as fresh produce, dairy and frozen food.
You don't usually need to show up hours ahead of time but coming at least an hour before is usually a good idea.
Remember all documentation.
Some food pantries require documentation to prove who you are, and in some cases, where you live.
This is to make sure people are not coming more than they are allowed or using fake names to do so. Call ahead of time to find out what documentation is needed.
This is often a photo ID and a piece of mail that verifies your address.
Use several food banks.
Using more than one food bank (when available) is smart because you may be able to get something at one that you may not get at another.
For instance, one may have a deal with a local gardener that gives them their extras. This may mean this food bank has more produce.
Eligible for other programs?
Ask your Department of Social Services office if you are eligible for other assistance programs to supplement your household’s food supply.
They can easily tell you if you can apply for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), USDA Commodities or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
Ask about extras.
If you have special needs for infants or special diets, the pantries may be able to assist you.
Many times, they can help with diapers, baby formula, baby food, personal hygiene products, and even special diet items like gluten free or sugar free foods.
Go on different days of the week.
Depending on the food pantry, they may be open only one or two days a week or they may be open all seven days. When you have a choice, going midweek is often best as it is less crowded.
Be polite to workers.
Nearly everyone at a food bank is a volunteer. Be polite to the workers there as they often deal with highly emotional situations.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?
Independent community food pantries are self-governing and usually distribute food to their clients on a once-a-month basis. A food bank is the storehouse for millions of pounds of food and other products that go out to the community. A food pantry functions as the arms that reach out to that community directly.
2. What kind of food is at a food pantry?
Food pantries typically provide shelf-stable items such as:
- Peanut butter
- Canned soup
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Pasta
- Canned beans
- Canned stew
- Canned fish
3. Who can go to a food pantry?
Rules vary by food pantry. Many ask only that you say you need help, while others may ask for ID, proof of address, income information, or a referral. Call ahead to find out what to bring.
4. What is the difference between a food pantry and a soup kitchen?
A food pantry often provides food packages meant to last a few days to families that have a place to live, but not enough food. These packages are designed to provide nutritionally balanced meals. Soup kitchens serve individuals in need of a hot meal, the only meal of the day for many of them.
5. How does a food pantry work?
Food banks acquire large donations of food from the food industry and distribute it to organizations that feed hungry people. Those organizations then provide this food directly to families in need.