Catholic Charities Food Drops for June

Catholic Charities, in conjunction with the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, is continuing to provide free food to anyone in need at food drops throughout the Capital District. A list of dates and locations is below.

Volunteers are also needed to help distribute the food. A typical day begins at 8:15 a.m. and ends around 11:45 a.m. Volunteers can stay for the entire time or contribute less time if that is necessary.  

The events are outside so volunteers are advised to dress appropriately.  Food will be packed and placed in the trunks of people’s cars when they drive through. 

Volunteers are asked to wear a mask; gloves will be provided.  For further details or to volunteer, contact volunteer@ccrcd.org

 

 

June 1

Montgomery

Centro Civico

143 E. Main Street, Amsterdam

June 11

Albany

Macedonia Baptist Church

26 Wilson Avenue, Albany

June 14

Albany

Metropolitan New Missionary 

105 Second Street, Albany

June 17

Montgomery

Our Lady of Hope Church 

119 Reid Street, Fort Plain

June 18

Schenectady

Crosstown 

2330 Watt Street, Schenectady

June 22

Rensselaer

HVCC

80 Vandenburgh Ave. Troy

June 24

Albany

833 Broadway

833 Broadway, Albany

June 29

Albany

230 Green Street

 230 Green Street, Albany

July 6

Montgomery

Centro Civico

143 E. Main Street, Amsterdam

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