With the ongoing government shutdown and potential reductions in food service programs, we know there might be concern about how this impacts some of our families when it comes to food security and access to healthy food.
To assist with this urgent need, we have created a Local Food Resource Guide for the NCCSD Community to provide information about local food access points and additional resources available to anyone who may need help during this time. You may request a printed copy of this guide by contacting our District Office or your child’s school building.
As a reminder, backpack programs exist in all eight of our school buildings and can assist families with food needs on a weekly basis. Our district also offers universal free meals with all students eligible for free breakfast and lunch everyday at school. Please take advantage of these services. If you have any immediate concerns, please contact your school and speak to your child’s school counselor.
For more information on SNAP benefits, visit the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance.
For food pantries in the Albany County area, please visit the county website. For additional food pantries throughout the Capital Region, visit map.thefoodpantries.org.
If you are in need of resources in addition to food, the North Colonie Family Support Services confidential survey is available on our website or can be filled out in-person at the North Colonie District Office at 91 Fiddlers Lane in Latham, NY.