Over 40,000 people each month rely on food pantries in the Capital Region. Families may visit the FOCUS Interfaith Food Pantry twice each month. In addition to a balanced and nutritious food package, the pantry provides personal care items, fresh fruit, vegetables, and milk vouchers. The pantry also helps households by supplying information about additional community resources such as job training, housing, healthcare, food stamps, WIC, and nutrition education. Guests are also provided with advocacy and referral services.

The FOCUS Interfaith Food Pantry serves families from the Capitol Hill, Center Square, Hudson, Washington and Park South neighborhoods, and beyond, with a 6-day supply of food.

FOCUS Interfaith Food Pantry: Emmanuel Baptist Church 275 State St. 518-443-0460  Ext 7
Food Pantry Director: [email protected]

Open Monday through Friday every week and the last Saturday of the month from 10am–12:30 pm.

FOCUS Interfaith Food Pantry Affiliates: Congregation Beth Emeth, Albany Unitarian Universalist Society, Islamic Center of the Capital District, New Covenant Presbyterian Church, and St. Andrews Episcopal Church

In 2024 the FOCUS Food Pantry served:

• 4,190 Households,
• 5,493 Adults,
• 3,650 Children,
• 187 Seniors,
• and 4,406 Milk Cards were distributed.

What type of paperwork do you need to bring?

• The food panty obtains information from guests upon intake.
• You must live in the area that the pantry serves. Guests are required to share information regarding income sources, employment, and government benefits.
• Photo ID for all adults in each household plus a proof of residence--this could be a bill from a utility company or a lease.
• For children: birth certificates, insurance cards, official documents from the child’s school, or documents from DSS.

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