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Sign ups are for volunteers that have already completed the application process. If you are new and would like to volunteer at the Food Pantry please contact Jeff Vigliotta
Click Here to access our Sign Up Genius for grocery drivers and produce pick up volunteers.
Located at 984 Madison Avenue at the St. Vincent's Parish Center. Our Food Pantry is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM. We are closed on holidays.
Who Do We Serve?
Food pantry guests must live in the Pine Hills or Eagle Point neighborhoods. If you are not sure if you live in our catchment area, please contact the Food Pantry at 518-694-3153.
How Do I Sign Up?
Come to the Food Pantry on a day we are open. Please bring a piece of current mail and identification with date of birth for all members of your household.
Serving Guests: The Food Pantry is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12:30 -2:30 (volunteers should arrive between noon-12:15). Volunteers participate in many tasks including helping guests shop for food.
Pantry Drivers: Many of our Foods Pantry guests do not have transportation. Volunteer Drivers provide transportation for the shoppers’ groceries (not the guest –they will walk home or take the bus). Volunteers interested in driving for the St Vincent's Food Pantry must contact the Volunteer Coordinator at Community Caregivers ([email protected]) and complete their application process.
Produce Pick-Up: Free produce is available for pick up at the regional Food Bank. Volunteers are needed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday- suggested arrival at the Regional Food Bank is 7:30. Volunteers bring the produce to the Pantry.
Home Delivery Orders: The Food Pantry delivers groceries to the homebound residents who are elderly, have physical disability or is a parent of small children. Volunteers take phone orders and pack their groceries for delivery by our volunteer drivers.
Food Express Delivery and Stocking Shelves: The Food Pantry receives a weekly delivery of food from the Regional Food Bank. Volunteers help unload the food and stock shelves. On each day the pantry is open volunteers are need to stock and restock the shelves and pack produce. Usually volunteers are present from 9 -11 in the morning.All volunteer roles will include training!
Want to volunteer? We'd love to have you! Fill out and send in the application below.
Anyone interested in joining the volunteer food pantry team must complete Safe Environment training, sign a code of conduct, and consent to a background check, which will be sent to you after we receive your application.
Have questions? Contact Jeff.
The best way to support the Food Pantry is through a monetary donation. For every dollar you donate, we can purchase four (4) dollars worth of food from the Northeast Regional Food Bank.
You can make your donation via the St Vincent’s e-giving website or mail a check to the Church of St. Vincent de Paul, 900 Madison Avenue, Albany, New York 12208. Stock transfers are also welcome; please contact our Business Manager for instructions at 518-489-5408.
We need items that can not be purchased with food stamps or are not available through the Regional Food Bank. These hard-to-get items include:
You can help our Food Pantry guests enjoy fresh produce! Are you planting a vegetable garden this year? Consider planting a row or two of vegetables for the Food Pantry. The fresh produce shelves are the most popular spot in the Pantry. We do our best to keep it stocked with produce but there never seems to be enough. Make it a family project… teach your kids about growing things & helping others at the same time!
Share your harvest this summer! Help us provide the freshest local produce for our pantry guests right from your garden: cucumbers, green beans, tomatoes, zucchini, peas, radishes, lettuce, broccoli, spinach, etc… Questions: contact the Food Pantry 518-694-3153
Everyone would like their donation to make a difference. Here are some guidelines to consider: