Food Assistance in Rensselaer County, New York: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Rensselaer County has 57 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 (29), super store (9), and farmers market (6). They are spread across 16 cities and towns, with the most in Troy, Rensselaer, and East Greenbush. In New York, SNAP is administered; see the official New York SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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57
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
16
Cities
Food bank serving Rensselaer County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer County
Aldi 65182
SupermarketBargain Grocery Troy
Grocery storeCvs Pharmacy 2137
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 906
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 724
Other SNAP retailerCvs/pharmacy 5031
Other SNAP retailerDeli On Broadway Inc.
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 13920
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 17476
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 19865
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 21200
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 1419
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 1737
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 4703
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 6245
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 6511
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 2400
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 5247
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 7891
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 8203
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 8535
Other SNAP retailerHannaford Food & Drug 8336
Super storeHannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy 8236
Super storeHannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy 8392
Super storeHannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy 8450
Super storeHannaford Supermarket 8361
Super storeHewitts Market Llc
Grocery storeHoosic Valley Shop N Save
Super storeHoosick Local Market
Farmers marketKfc G135798
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Market 32 By Price Chopper 003
SupermarketMarket 32 By Price Chopper 111
SupermarketMarket 32 By Price Chopper 54
SupermarketMarket 32 Hudson Valley Plaza 181
SupermarketMi Casa Market Inc.
Grocery storeMingala Store Llc
Grocery storeMyanmar Asian Inc
Grocery storeOcean State Job Lot 512
Other SNAP retailerPopeyes # 3051
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Rensselaer Riverfront Farmers Market
Farmers marketShaker Creek Farm Nafmnp
Farmers marketSoul Fire Farm Csa
Farmers marketTarget 1796
Super storeTroy Waterfront Farmers Market Inc Fm
Farmers marketUncle Sam's Good & Natural Products
Grocery storeVeggie Mobile
Other SNAP retailerWalgreens 10548
Other SNAP retailerWalgreens 17434
Other SNAP retailerWalgreens 17856
Other SNAP retailerWalgreens 19535
Other SNAP retailerCities in Rensselaer County
Berlin
Castleton
East Greenbush
East Nassau
Hoosick Falls
Nassau
Petersburg
Rensselaer
Rensslear
Schaghticoke
Stephentown
Troy
Valley Falls
W Sand Lake
West Sand Lake
Wynantskill
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 Rensselaer 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 57 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Rensselaer County. The cities with the most are Troy, Rensselaer, and East Greenbush. 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.