Food Assistance in Albany County, New York: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Albany County has 124 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (45), grocery store (29), and super store (18). They are spread across 19 cities and towns, with the most in Albany, Latham, and Cohoes. In New York, SNAP is administered; see the official New York SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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124
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
19
Cities
Food bank serving Albany County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Albany County. Call ahead to ask about pantry locations, hours and what to bring.
Food bank data: Feeding America member network, retrieved 2026-10-18.
SNAP-authorized retailers in Albany County
Al-aqsa Meat And Grocery Import Llc
Grocery storeAladdin Halal Llc
Grocery storeAladdin Halal Market Mediterranean
Grocery storeAlbany County Farmers Market
Farmers marketAlbany Ny Supermarket Inc
Grocery storeAlbaraka Halal Market
Grocery storeAldi 73081 73081
SupermarketAllie B's Fresh Fruits And Vegetables
Specialty storeAsian Supermarket Group Inc 1
Super storeAwais Trading Inc.
Grocery storeBanglabazar Halal Grocery
Grocery storeBismillah Mediterranean Supermarket
Grocery storeBj's Wholesale Club 7
Super storeBreakthrough African Market Llc
Grocery storeCentral Ave Pharmacy
Other SNAP retailerCircle Pizza & Halal Market Inc
Grocery storeCvs 375
Other SNAP retailerCvs 415
Other SNAP retailerCvs 417
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 1895
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 2702
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 2743
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 5030
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 5047
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 600
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 744
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 1090
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 134
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 5037
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 5358
Other SNAP retailerDelaware Community Farmers Market
Farmers marketDnipro
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 13422
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 16872
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 19911
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 25518
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 31479
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 1414
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 4874
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 5680
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 6156
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 6253
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 7771
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 8380
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 883
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 9022
Other SNAP retailerEl Pilon Market
Grocery storeElhariri Market Llc
Grocery storeEmpire State Plaza Farmers Market
Farmers marketFamily Dollar 1871
Other SNAP retailerCities in Albany County
Albany
Athens
Blossvale
Brewster
Cohoes
Colonie
Delmar
East Berne
Glenmont
Guilderland
Latham
Loudonville
Menands
Middleburgh
Ravena
Schenectady
Slingerlands
Voorheesville
Watervliet
SNAP Eligibility Quick Reference
A household of 4 in New York can earn up to $3,575/month and receive up to $1,023/month in SNAP benefits. View full New York eligibility table. Source: USDA SNAP eligibility page, Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Feeding America lists Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York as serving Albany County. See the contact details above. Food banks supply the local pantries, so calling them is the quickest way to find where to get food today.
This directory lists 124 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Albany County. The cities with the most are Albany, Latham, and Cohoes. Scroll to the retailer list for addresses and directions.
For Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027, USDA FNS lists a maximum gross monthly income of $3,575 (130% of the poverty line) and a maximum monthly benefit of $1,023 for a household of 4 in the 48 contiguous states and DC; Alaska and Hawaii have higher limits. Source: USDA SNAP eligibility page.
Contact the regional food bank listed on this page, because food banks supply the pantries in their area. You can also call 211 or use the Feeding America food bank locator. This site does not publish individual pantry hours.