Welcome to FOCUS Churches! For more than 50 years, FOCUS has created a community called to be a collective voice - and a helping hand - for those in need. FOCUS serves hungry bodies and souls through its feeding programs. The Breakfast Club provides more than 18,000 meals year round and helps connect guests with much-needed services such as housing. The Interfaith Food Pantry located at Emmanuel Baptist Church offers emergency food supplies to families and individuals. And with each meal FOCUS serves a helping of hospitality. FOCUS also gives voice to critical issues of hunger and homelessness and joins with other organizations to raise awareness of the impacts and needs of those living in poverty.
Our Mission: FOCUS is six covenant churches, four faith affiliates, and two faith partners, doing together what we cannot do alone. United in a common calling to respond to our neighbor's needs in the city of Albany and beyond, as God's servant people, in a broken and hurting world.
Our Mission: FOCUS is six covenant churches, four faith affiliates, and two faith partners, doing together what we cannot do alone. United in a common calling to respond to our neighbor's needs in the city of Albany and beyond, as God's servant people, in a broken and hurting world.
2024 FOCUS CHURCHES ANNUAL REPORTWhat an incredible year it has been at FOCUS! From record-breaking meal distributions to exciting new grants and partnerships, 2024 was filled with new milestones and transitions. We are happy to share the highlights—and express our gratitude for your support—in our Annual Report.
Discover how your contributions helped us expand our programs, strengthen our community, and continue our mission of justice and compassion. Click below to learn more about the impact we have made together! |
INTRODUCING OUR NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: KEITH LEAHEYWe are delighted to welcome Keith Leahey as the new Executive Director of FOCUS Churches of Albany! With over 30 years of experience in the human services field and a deep commitment to supporting vulnerable communities, Keith brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and leadership to this role. Keith took a moment to share a little more about himself. Enjoy!
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FOCUS Breakfast Club: Shrimp & Grits
On a cold Wednesday in January, the Breakfast Club hosted a special Shrimp & Grits breakfast—an absolute hit with our guests! Not only did they enjoy a delicious meal, but this was also our first "extended hours" offering. During this time, guests participated in activities, connected with others, or simply relaxed while waiting for local drop-in centers to open. See for yourself the community spirit in action!
FOCUS appreciates our Muslim Soup Kitchen Project (MSKP) friends. Thanks to the Al-Hidaya Center of Latham, 50 delicious dinners were distributed to families visiting our FOCUS Interfaith Food Pantry in downtown Albany. Thank you MSKP!
Brooks BBQ Fundraiser for FOCUS
Thank you for supporting our drive-thru chicken dinner fundraiser. We appreciate our many volunteers and wonderful hosts at Delmar Reformed Church. This annual event supports our FOCUS Interfaith Food Pantry and FOCUS Breakfast Club.
FOCUS Breakfast Program: Service with a Smile
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FOCUS Food Pantry helping 40% more guests |
All are welcomed at our FOCUS Breakfast Club, where we are serving double the amount of meals compared with one year ago. We offer lavish hospitality and serve with a smile.
Might you like to volunteer or make a donation to help us keep up with the costs of feeding so many people three mornings a week? To volunteer, contact Belinda Quaye at: [email protected] To make a secure online donation, please click focuschurches.net/donate.html Thanks! |
Since emergency EBT benefits (“food stamps”) were cut on March 1, we have been serving more guests than usual at our FOCUS Food Pantry.
Compared with a year ago, we are serving 40% more households. Might you like to volunteer or make a donation to help us keep up with the costs of distributing groceries five days a week? (We are open Mondays through Fridays, 10am to 12:30pm.) |
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FOCUS BREAKFAST CLUB AND INTERFAITH FOOD PANTRY Hot egg sandwiches, coffee and more! Join us 7 AM - 8:30 AM every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 85 Chestnut Street. All are welcome! Local community organizations are here to serve our guests with information about housing, healthcare and job training. The FOCUS Interfaith Food Pantry is open five days a week (Mondays through Fridays) from 10 AM - 12:30 PM. It is located at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 275 State Street. To place an order, please call: 518-443-0460, ext. 1. |