Food Pantries and Food Help in Albany, NY

100 Watervliet Ave, Albany, NY 12206

Honest Weight Free Food Fridge

community fridge

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Free food fridge location operated by Honest Weight Food Coop

Offers: Community fridge, Free

245 Lark Street, Albany, NY 12210

In Our Own Voices Free Food Fridge - 245 Lark Street

community fridge

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Free food fridge location in Albany.

Offers: Community fridge, Free

Albany, NY, Albany, NY 12201

The Food Pantries for the Capital District

diaper bank

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-05-10; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Offers: Diapers, Formula, Period supplies, Baby care

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Albany United Methodist Society

340 First Street, Albany, NY 12206

518-432-0818

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	10:00–13:00
Wed	09:00–12:00
Thu	12:00–14:00
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.

Capital City Rescue Mission

259 S Pearl St, Albany, NY 12202

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Main location of Capital City Rescue Mission providing food assistance services.

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Capital District LATINOS - Cultural Empowerment & Community Engagement Center

160 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Cultural Empowerment & Community Engagement Center

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Capital District LATINOS Food Pantry

160 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Main food pantry location in Albany

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Cathedral Social Services

125 Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12202

(518) 463-2279

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-23; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Catholic Charities Albany

40 North Main Avenue, Albany, NY 12203

518-453-6650

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-08; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Albany County

Hours

Mon	09:00–16:00
Tue	09:00–16:00
Wed	09:00–16:00
Thu	09:00–16:00
Fri	09:00–16:00
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.

Center City Parish Social Ministry

315 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12206

518-465-8262

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	Closed
Thu	Closed
Fri	09:00–13:00
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.

Church of Saint Clare Food Pantry

1947 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12205

518-456-3112

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

ColonieLoveCenter

31 vly Rd, Albany, NY 12205

(518) 456-3022

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-23; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Family Self Sufficiency Center Period Pantry - Albany

220 Green Street, Albany, NY 12202

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Period pantry location offering 24/7 accessible distribution of menstrual products

Offers: Food pantry, Free

FOCUS Interfaith Food Pantry

275 State St., Albany, NY 12210

(518) 443-0460

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-23; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Food Pantries For The Capital District

32 Essex Street, Albany, NY 12206

518-458-1167

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	Closed
Thu	Closed
Fri	08:00–16:00
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.

Food Pantries for the Capital District, Inc.

32 Essex Street, Albany, NY 12206

518-458-1167

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Food4Life

927 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207

(518) 434-4686

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-23; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Free meals at Capital City Rescue Mission

259 S Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12202

518-462-0459

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Offers: Clothing

Interfaith Partnership Albany

725 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY 12208

518-463-2627

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-08; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Albany area

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	10:00–14:00
Wed	10:00–14:00
Thu	10:00–14:00
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.

Interfaith Partnership For The Homeless

176 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210

(518) 434-8021

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-23; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Life Path Living Center Supportive Services for Older Adults

280 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Senior meal services facility operated by Albany County Dept for Aging

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Mater Christi Church Food Pantry

3 West Erie Street, Albany, NY 12208

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Food pantry location at Mater Christi Church in Albany

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Mater Christi Food Pantry

3 West Erie Street, Albany, NY 12208

(518) 596-6691

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-23; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

New York State Coalition For The Homeless - Food Distribution Center

25 Elk St, Albany, NY 12207

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Food distribution center located in Albany, NY. Walk-up service available.

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Parkview Apartments

400 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY 12203

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Senior congregate meal service location at Parkview Apartments

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Pathway to Knowledge

5 Berncliff Ave, Albany, NY 12208

(917) 975-7027

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-23; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Smart Meals

646 State Street, Albany, NY 12203

(518) 449-7119

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-23; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Smart Meals

728 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12208

(518) 449-7119

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-23; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

South Colonie CSD

102 LORALEE DR, ALBANY, NY 12205

5188693576

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-03-29; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Offers: School meals, Farm to school, Local food

St. Johns St. Anns Center

88 Fourth Ave., Albany, NY 12202

(518) 472-9091

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-23; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Sweet Pilgrim Baptist Church

2-4 Ten Broeck Street, Albany, NY 12210

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Community meal distribution location at Sweet Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church.

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	Closed
Thu	Closed
Fri	Closed
Sat	11:00–13:00
Sun	Closed

The Food Shuttle - Food Distribution Center

419 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12210

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Main food distribution center location in Albany.

Offers: Food pantry, Free

The Salvation Army - Albany Food Pantry

20 South Ferry Street, Albany, NY 12202

(518) 463-6678

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-23; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Trinity Alliance Period Pantry

47 Lark Street, Albany, NY 12210

518-463-1516

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Period pantry location providing access to period products 24/7

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Westview Homes

680 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Senior meal service location operated by Life Path Supportive Services for Older Adults

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Women's Health Center at Albany Medical College - WIC Office

220 Green St, Albany, NY 12202

(518) 432-4033

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: WIC Office location at Albany Medical College providing Women, Infants, and Children program services

Offers: Food pantry, Free

101 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12207

South Mall Towers

mobile pantry

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Mobile food resource distribution location for Veggie Mobile®. We recommend calling to verify times and locations.

Offers: Mobile pantry, Free

Capital City Rescue Mission

259 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12202

518-462-0459

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-08; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Open to all

Offers: Hot meals, Shelter

Salvation Army and Albany

20 South Ferry, Albany, NY 12201

518-463-6678

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Offers: Household

Arbor Hill Pantry

47 Lark Street, Albany, NY 12210

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Food pantry location in Arbor Hill neighborhood of Albany

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	13:00–18:00
Thu	Closed
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Blessed Sacrament Church

607 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Food pantry location at Blessed Sacrament Church in Albany, New York.

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	Closed
Thu	Closed
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	09:00–23:00

Blessed Sacrament Food Pantry

607 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Food pantry location serving the Capital District

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Hours

Mon	10:00–11:30
Tue	Closed
Wed	Closed
Thu	10:00–11:30
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Capital Church

31 Vly Rd, Albany, NY 12205

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Capital Church food distribution location in Albany, New York

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	Closed
Thu	Closed
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	09:00–12:30

Emmanuel Baptist Church

262 State Street, Albany, NY 12110

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Food pantry distribution location at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Albany

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	07:00–08:30
Wed	07:00–08:30
Thu	Closed
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Israel AME Church - Main Office

381 Hamilton Street, Albany, NY 12210

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Main office location for Israel AME Church community meal services

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	12:00–13:00
Thu	Closed
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York

95 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Legal Aid Society office providing SNAP registration assistance

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Hours

Mon	09:00–17:00
Tue	09:00–17:00
Wed	09:00–17:00
Thu	09:00–17:00
Fri	09:00–17:00
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Macedonia Baptist Church

26 Wilson Avenue, Albany, NY 12205

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Food pantry location at Macedonia Baptist Church

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	Closed
Thu	Closed
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	11:30–12:30

St. James Food Pantry - Delaware Avenue

391 Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY 12209

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Food pantry location at rear entrance with white door. Ring the doorbell next to the entrance. Bags are handed out a window after client sign in.

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Hours

Mon	10:00–12:30
Tue	Closed
Wed	10:00–12:30
Thu	Closed
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

St. Mary's Outreach Food Pantry

10 Lodge Street, Albany, NY 12207

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Food pantry location at St. Mary's Outreach. Please use Steuben St. entrance. Walk-in service with limited capacity inside the building.

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	09:00–11:30
Wed	Closed
Thu	Closed
Fri	09:00–11:30
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

SUNY Albany Purple Pantry - Campus Center

Campus Center Building, Room 329, Albany, NY 12222

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Purple Pantry located in Campus Center Building, Room 329, 3rd Floor on the Uptown Campus of SUNY Albany

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	Closed
Thu	14:00–17:00
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Westminster Presbyterian Church

85 Chestnut Street, Albany, NY 12210

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Community meal program location providing breakfast and bagged lunch services

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	07:00–08:30
Wed	07:00–08:30
Thu	07:00–08:30
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Whitney M Young Jr. Health Center - Main Office

920 Lark Drive, Albany, NY 12207

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Main office location for WIC services. Closed 12-1 for lunch.

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	11:00–12:00
Wed	Closed
Thu	Closed
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Produce Pickup Project - Albany

579 Clinton Avenue, Albany, NY 12206

mobile pantry

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Mobile food pantry distribution location for Produce Pickup Project

Offers: Mobile pantry, Free

Hours

Mon	10:00–13:00
Tue	Closed
Wed	Closed
Thu	10:00–13:00
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

St. Sophia Church - Veggie Mobile Stop

440 Whitehall Road, Albany, NY 12208

mobile pantry

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Veggie Mobile® distribution stop at St. Sophia Church in Albany, NY. Mobile fresh produce service location.

Offers: Mobile pantry, Free

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	11:30–12:30
Thu	Closed
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Capital City Rescue Mission - Main Office

259 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12202

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Main office location providing community meals and soup kitchen services

Offers: Soup kitchen, Free

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	Closed
Thu	Closed
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	11:30–16:00

St. John's/St. Ann's Center

88 Fourth Avenue, Albany, NY 12202

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Food pantry and soup kitchen facility located on Fourth Avenue in Albany. Offers walk-up and curbside pick-up options.

Offers: Soup kitchen, Free

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	09:00–13:30
Wed	Closed
Thu	Closed
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed