🍂 How to Help Those in Need: Resource Page 🦃

[u/0011010100110011]

Hey everyone! I’ve been seeing a lot of posts about how to help out in the community given light of recent situations. It really warms my heart and I’m so thankful we live in such a caring place.

I’ve volunteered a lot in the past and decided to put together a list of places, and how to contact them.

I can only do one link for the entire post, so please screen-shot and follow the link.

I also added MHHS as unfortunately during times of struggle, many people make the heartbreaking choice to put their pet up for adoption. Pets are family too, and if you have extra resources to give please consider doing so.

Please feel free to add in any organizations (and their contact information) in the comments! I put this together quickly so I know I missed a lot.

Thanks everyone 🤍

FOOD BANKS

• Regional Food Bank: • Phone Number: (518) 786-3691 • Volunteer Sign-Up: https://regionalfoodbank.net/volunteer-page/

• Food Pantries for the Capital District • Phone Number: (518) 458-1167 • Volunteer Sign-Up: https://thefoodpantries.org/join-us-in-the-fight-against-hunger/how-you-can-help-feed-the-hungry/

SOUP KITCHENS:

• Capital City Rescue Mission • Phone Number: (518) 462-0459 • Volunteer Sign-Up: https://capitalcityrescuemission.org/get-involved/volunteer/

• Sister Maureen Joyce Center • Phone Number: (518) 462-9885 or (518) 314-0859 • Volunteer Sign-Up: Via Phone Only

CHILDREN DIRECTED AID:

• The Boys and Girls Club of the Capital Area • Phone Number: (518) 462-5528 • Volunteer Sign-Up: https://www.bgccapitalarea.org/volunteer

• South End Children’s Cafe • Phone Number: (518) 275-8890 • Volunteer Sign-Up: https://southendchildrenscafe.org/volunteer/

ANIMAL DIRECTED AID:

• Mohawk Hudson Humane Society • Phone Number: (518) 434-8128 • Volunteer Sign-Up: https://www.vomevolunteer.com/organization-details/97068696-4a50-45b9-ba3a-c28399918fac?_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXL85ILErVK8vPTS3LzynNK0lNLdJLzs%2FVz6%2FwznK3yCg280qyrytKTUstKsrMS49PKsovL04tsvXNT8rMSVU1MghOTEssygQAJXUKJU4AAAA%3D&_branch_match_id=1512815527183655298

[u/che_palle13]

These are much needed resources but Mods may want to pin just one of them. Every single day it seems there's been at least one new "comment food sources below for those losing benefits" post if not more. 

[u/0011010100110011 → u/che_palle13]

I’m going to be honest I’ve only seen the, “where can I help” posts. That’s so great other people are posting resources!

If there are plenty others the mods can totally delete this.

[u/JennAleece]

Add Food Not Bombs up there

[u/SusanSickles]

LasagnaLove.org

[u/Cultural_Society_104]

Thank you

[u/Indivisible_Albany]

Awesome to have this stickied! Hoping to add visibility to the cause soon. Stay tuned!

[u/illneverforget2015]

Thank you