July and August: Free food events
Many in our community are experiencing stress with increased expenses at the grocery store. In response to this, local organizations and churches have collaborated to offer a variety of opportunities for food items and meals.
Starting in July and throughout the summer, a variety of free food events will be offered including weekly food pantries, free lunches, community dinners and special pop-up events at multiple locations.
Everyone is welcome! Please share this information with those who may benefit. Addresses are listed at the bottom of this page.
24/7 Food access
- First Reformed Church of Scotia Community Cupboard (under church hall covered entrance)
- St. Joseph’s Church (food bin, side entrance)
Recurring weekly events
- Scotia Food Pantry: Fridays 9–11 a.m. and Tuesdays 5:30–7 p.m.
- Friday Free Lunch at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church: Fridays 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Summer Lunch at First Reformed Church of Scotia: Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
- St. Joseph’s Church Lunch: Mondays 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special events
Fresh Table Pop Ups
6–7:30 p.m. on the following Wednesdays:
- July 15 (1st National, 201 Mohawk Ave)
- July 22 (Collins Park)
- August 19 (1st National, 201 Mohawk Ave)
- August 26 (Collins Park)
Sycamore Collaborative Drive Thru Food Distribution
- Thursdays: July 23 and August 27
- 9–11:30 a.m.
Community Luncheon (First Reformed Church of Scotia)
- Saturdays: July 25 and August 22
- 11 a.m.–12:30 pm
Breakfast (Scotia Methodist Church)
- Saturdays: July 18 and August 15
- 9–11 a.m.
Grab & Go Lunch (First Reformed Church of Scotia)
- Wednesdays: July 8 and August 12
- 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Grab N Go Lunch (Our Redeemer Lutheran Church)
- Sundays: July 19 and August 16
- 12–1 p.m.
Addresses for event locations
- First Reformed Church of Scotia
224 N Ballston Ave, Scotia
- Scotia Food Pantry
City View Church
132 Mohawk Ave, Scotia
- Sycamore Collaborative Drive Through Food Pantry
839 Albany St., Schenectady
- Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
103 Reynolds St., Scotia
- St. Joseph’s Church
231 Second St., Scotia
- Scotia Methodist Church
201 North Ten Broeck St., Scotia