BACKPACK PROGRAM | REGIONAL FOOD BANK OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK

Provides children with backpacks full of easy-to-prepare food on Friday afternoon so they have food for the weekend.

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211 North East New York

Physical Address

965 Albany Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110

Hours

Administrative hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM Program hours vary based on need; call for details

Voice

(518) 786-3691

Voice

(518) 786-3691

Website

https://regionalfoodbank.net/backpack-program/

[email protected]

Application process

Referral from school personnel

Fee

None

Eligibility

Food insecure school aged children

Service area

Essex County, New York Orange County, New York Putnam County, New York Sullivan County, New York Delaware County, New York Columbia County, New York Rockland County, New York Fulton County, New York Dutchess County, New York Rensselaer County, New York Franklin County, New York Otsego County, New York Montgomery County, New York Ulster County, New York Greene County, New York Warren County, New York Schenectady County, New York Hamilton County, New York Albany County, New York Saratoga County, New York Schoharie County, New York Washington County, New York

Agency info

REGIONAL FOOD BANK OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK

Works to eliminate hunger through nutritious food distribution, education, and advocacy in cooperation with the community.