Summer recess is here, and while this can be a very fun time, it can also be a time of uncertainty since families do not have the safety net of school meals. In addition, staff will not be available to assist with food drop offs. Here are some ways to access food over the summer, should you need it.
| Address and Phone Number | Days/Hours of Operation | Summer Procedure |
| CEO
2328 Fifth Avenue Troy, NY 12180 (518) 272 – 6012 Ext. 320 |
Mon – Fri 10:00 am – 2 pm | – Can pick up once every 14 days
– Can accommodate allergies – Appointments by phone; 3 meals a day for 3 days for every members of household |
| Unity House
2431 6th Avenue Troy, NY 12180 (518) 274 – 2607 |
Monday-Friday 10-3:30 | – Toiletries, Hygiene products, DIsh detergent. Has some sort of formula & diapers.
– Occasional access to dog & cat food – Once a week access, but can come twice if emergency. – Optional to make an appointment by phone. – Can make an appointment as early as 8:30. – NO delivery |
| Roarke Center Food Pantry
107 4th Street Troy, NY 12180 (518) 273 – 8351 Contact: Robin |
Monday-Friday 9-12 &
1-2:45 |
– Available once a month
– Appointment needed – Always available on emergency basis – Meal count for family of 2, for example, is 12 meals a person, offer more than other pantries, more food than counted – Delivery: Contact food pantry at capital district to set up: (518) 458-1167 |
| Salvation Army Food Pantry Troy
410 River Street Troy, NY 12180 |
Tuesday-Thursdays 10-1:30
Wednesday 10-12 Second Wednesday of the month closed. |
– Available Twice a month, every 2 weeks.
– Depends on family size; Have to arrive prior to open in order to place name on list; must wait until your food is prepared – Information needed: ID all household members. Picture ID of pick up name & spouse, birth certificate per child, proof of income Proof of residency. – Case managers/workers can pick up for them. Delivery depends. |
| Hope 7
PAUM Church 520 Pawling Ave. Troy, NY 12180 (518) 272 – 1547 |
Summer hours:
Mondays/Wednesdays/ Thursday 9:30AM-11:45 AM; Thursday Evening 5PM-7PM. |
– No proof of
identification/residency necessary, just come right to door. |
| YWCA Troy
21 1st Street Troy, NY 12180 (518) 274 – 7100 |
Monday-Thursday 1-4
Troy Community meal– Thursday 5-6 |
– First visit no requirements
– ID required some documentation of household (EBT cards) – Every 30 days Pick up only |
| Sidewalk Warriors
28 State Street Troy, NY 12180 (518) 265-7026 |
Thursday – 6PM
First come first serve. Every Thursday No questions asked |
– Start setting up at 4:30
– Hot meals, sandwiches, pantry items & essentials, meat. |