Food Assistance in Schenectady County, New York: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Schenectady County has 66 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 (28), grocery store (15), and super store (9). They are spread across 7 cities and towns, with the most in Schenectady, Glenville, and Niskayuna. In New York, SNAP is administered; see the official New York SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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66
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
7
Cities
Food bank serving Schenectady County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Schenectady 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 Schenectady County
Afghan Halal Meat Market And Bakery
Grocery storeAlbany St Mini Market
Grocery storeAldi 65183
SupermarketAvon Meats Llc.
Other SNAP retailerBj's Wholesale Club 79
Super storeCvs 441
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 2340
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 5035
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 5045
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 5385
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 1292
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 4610
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 20977
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 21982
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 24494
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 30563
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 6270
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 8749
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 1411
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 3171
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 4058
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 6141
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 840
Other SNAP retailerFabio Grocery
Grocery storeFamily Dollar 11668
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 13407
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 2043
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 3612
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 5797
Other SNAP retailerGabriel's Scotia Discount Foods Inc
SupermarketGabriels Super Market
Grocery storeGreat Deli And Grocery Inc
Grocery storeHannaford Food & Drug 8320
Super storeHannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy 8376
Super storeHannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy 8396
Super storeKaram Asian Grocery & Halal Meat
Grocery storeLakshmi Associates Inc
Grocery storeMahabeers Convenience Store
Grocery storeMarket 32 By Price Chopper
SupermarketMarket 32 By Price Chopper 001
SupermarketMarket 32 By Price Chopper 038
SupermarketMarket 32 By Price Chopper 191
SupermarketMarket 32 By Price Chopper 47
SupermarketMatrix International Trading Llc
Grocery storeMcdonald's State Street
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Mj's African & Caribbean Market Llc
Grocery storeMoe Deli
Other SNAP retailerMt Pleasant Discount
Grocery storeNiskayuna Consumers Coop Inc
Farmers marketOcean State Job Lot 502
Other SNAP retailerCities in Schenectady County
Duanesburg
Glenville
Niskayuna
Rotterdam
Rotterdam Junction
Schenectady
Scotia
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 Schenectady 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 66 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Schenectady County. The cities with the most are Schenectady, Glenville, and Niskayuna. 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.