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.