Food help in Albany County, NY

111 places, grouped by type and sorted by town. Hours are copied from each source and change often, so call before you go. Hours last checked: Oct 27, 2026. For what’s open this week near you, use the food walk.

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Food pantries (47)

Community meals (15)

Produce stops (21)

Community fridges (4)

Meals for people 60 and older (24)

Age 60 or older, plus the spouse of an eligible person at any age (Albany County Department for Aging). LifePath: adults under 60 or living outside Albany County may join as paying guests.

Suggested contribution $3 a meal. Not required; no one is turned away for not paying (county Nutrition Services page).

Home-delivered meals (Meals on Wheels): call Albany County NY Connects (518) 447-7177. For people 60+ who are homebound. The county lists three conditions, all required: incapacitated by accident, illness or frailty; no support from family, friends or neighbors; and unable to prepare meals. Family, friends or agencies can refer. Call NY Connects for an intake.