The ongoing federal government shutdown is creating uncertainty for many families in our community and across New York, especially those who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). With funding anticipated to be disrupted as of November 1, we recognize the potential impact this may have on families’ ability to purchase groceries.
Please know that the well-being of our children, families, staff, and community members remains our highest priority. Our school will continue to provide free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students every school day, ensuring that every child has access to nutritious meals.
Salem CSD’s Backpack Program will continue this year. Fully funded by donations, this program provides nutritious meals and snacks to students experiencing food insecurity when school meals are unavailable. If you are interested in participating or donating, please contact Erin Underwood at eunderwood@salemcsd.org.
In addition to free hot lunch, a free “bagged breakfast” option is available to all students upon arrival at school.
We are committed to sharing resources and information as they become available. The following options may be able to help offset temporary challenges. We encourage you to share them with anyone who may benefit from a little extra help or hope during this time.
Open Saturdays 9:30-11:30 a.m., also open by appointment
Phone: 518-222-5638
Argyle Presbyterian Food Pantry
Open Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon
Phone: 518-638-8072
Open Wednesdays 1-3 p.m., Fridays 4-6 p.m., and Saturdays 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Phone: 518-677-7152
Comfort Food Community – Cossayuna
Open Mondays 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Phone: 518-746-4118
Comfort Food Community Food Pantry – Greenwich
Open Mondays 4-7 p.m., Wednesdays 9-11 a.m. and 4-7 p.m.
Phone: 518-746-4118
Cornerstone Bible Church Food Pantry
Open Saturdays 9 a.m.-noon.
Phone: 518-336-5994
Cornerstone Outreach Center – Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen
Open Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., meals served during pantry hours
Phone: 518-808-7040
Open Wednesdays noon-5 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Phone: 518-260-4267
Fort Edward Community Food Pantry
Open Tuesdays noon-7 p.m., Thursdays noon-7 p.m., Saturdays 12-7 p.m.
Phone: 518-747-5939
Granville Area Food Pantry and Community Services
Phone: 518 642-9039
Open every other Saturday, call for dates
Phone: 518-469-3162
Open Mondays 4-6 p.m., Thursdays 10 a.m.-noon.
Phone: 518-747-6832
Kingsbury SDA Church Food Pantry
Open first Saturday of the month 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Phone: 518-747-2871
Call for appointment, also offers emergency food deliveries
Phone: 518-746-2390
Open Saturdays noon-3 p.m.
Phone: 518-260-4348, email: whumcthriftandfood56@gmail.com
Whitehall Community Food Pantry
Open Thursdays noon-2 p.m.
Phone: 518-499-2039
Additionally, you may visit https://www.ny.gov/services/apply-snap or call (800-342-3009) for more information and updates on SNAP and the impact of the federal government shutdown.