Food Pantries
Offering a range of programs and support to strengthen families and individuals.
Albany Corps Food Pantries Information
Our Services
The Salvation Army is dedicated to alleviating hunger in our community. Our local office operates community food pantries to provide nutritious food to individuals and families in need. We understand the challenges that food insecurity can pose in this area, and we're committed to providing a helping hand.
Our food pantries offer a variety of food items, including canned goods and nonperishable staples. Some even offer fresh produce. We work closely with local partners to ensure that we can provide a diverse selection of food to meet the unique needs of our community.
By providing access to nutritious food, we aim to improve the health and well-being of the neighbors we serve. We believe that everyone deserves to have access to the nourishment they need to thrive.
If you or someone you know is struggling with food insecurity, please visit our local office to learn more about our food pantry services.
How You Can Help
You can make a difference in the fight against hunger by:
- Volunteering: Volunteer your time to help with food distribution, meal preparation, or other tasks.
- Donating: Your gift helps us provide food and other essential services to those in need.
- Donating Food: Donate nonperishable food items to our local Salvation Army food pantry.
- By working together, we can ensure that everyone in our community has access to the food they need to thrive.
Program Schedule
Timezone: America/New_York
Location: Albany Corps
Eligibility: Our Food Pantry serves individuals and families in Albany County. Persons can access the food pantry 1x per month, with emergency additional visits as necessary. In addition, bread and produce are available daily.
For delivery: The Salvation Army works with The Food Pantries For The Capital District (TFP) to provide food delivery. Please call TFP (518) 458-1167 for qualification.
Timezone: America/New_York
Location: Albany Corps
Our food truck hits the streets to serve those in the most need. We visit sites that have been identified as those that require meal service. To request additional sites, please call us at (518) 463-6678.
Our Food Pantry Services
At The Salvation Army, we know that one of the first results to occur in times of crisis is food insecurity. We are is dedicated to eliminating food insecurity by serving anyone in need. By providing hunger relief programs and services, The Salvation Army is committed to accommodating all those in need without unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic in accordance with our capacity to help.
Depending on the location, there may be certain eligibility requirements to receive assistance. Please contact your local Salvation Army to learn more.
Stats
166,747,412
meals were served to those who need them most last year.
6.70%
of all U.S. households reported using a food pantry in 2020
12.80%
of all American households with children are food insecure.
Love beyond missed meals
Donating cash or nonperishable food items to a food pantry is vital in ensuring that individuals and families facing hunger have access to the resources they need to thrive, especially during times of crisis.
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