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Schenectady Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Schenectady, New York that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the New York page.

The Legal ProjectFree legal help and representation
Websitelegalproject.org
Phone(518) 435-1770
Address204 Lafayette Street, Suite 2, Schenectady, NY 12305

The Legal Project offers free legal help and representation to low-income New Yorkers, including domestic violence survivors, crime victims, immigrants, and older adults. Its Schenectady office sits on Lafayette Street. Call the number above for a free consultation.1

Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New YorkFree civil legal help
Websitelasnny.org
Phone(833) 628-0087
Address95 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206

The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York provides free civil legal services to low-income people across 16 counties in Northeastern New York. Its Albany office serves Schenectady County. Call the Legal Line number above for help.2

Food

City Mission of SchenectadyFree meals
Websitecitymission.com
Phone(518) 346-2275
Address512 Smith Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
HoursMonday through Friday, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

City Mission of Schenectady serves meals to residents and community members at its Wallace Campbell Dining Center on Smith Street. All are welcome. Bagged lunches are available around the clock at its Welcome Center, 427 Hamilton Street.3

Sycamore Collaborative Emergency Food PantryFood pantry
Websitesicm.us
Phone(518) 346-4445
Address839 Albany Street, Schenectady, NY 12307

Sycamore Collaborative, formerly Schenectady Inner City Ministry, runs the largest food pantry in Schenectady County. The pantry serves any Schenectady County resident needing food. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.4

Social services

Schenectady Community Action ProgramCommunity action agency
Websitescapny.org
Phone(518) 374-9181
Address913 Albany Street, Schenectady, NY 12307

The Schenectady Community Action Program creates lasting solutions for people of all ages to move out of poverty. Its programs cover early learning, housing, employment, and family stabilization, with a Community Resource Navigation service for families in crisis.5

The Salvation Army, Schenectady CorpsEmergency help and community programs
Websiteeasternusa.salvationarmy.org
Phone(518) 346-0222
Address222 Lafayette Street, Schenectady, NY 12305

The Salvation Army Schenectady Corps offers food and nutrition programs, emergency help, and community programs from its Lafayette Street location.6

Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. The Legal Project, Home page. ↩

  2. Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, Home page and General brochure. The brochure lists the Albany office at 95 Central Avenue and names Schenectady among the counties it serves. ↩

  3. City Mission of Schenectady, FAQ and Home page. ↩

  4. Sycamore Collaborative, Home page. The home page confirms the former Schenectady Inner City Ministry name and the 837 Albany Street office. The pantry address and phone rest on a listing, Schenectady Inner City Ministry - SICM Food Pantry, not on the organization’s own site; call ahead to confirm hours. ↩

  5. Schenectady Community Action Program, Home page. The address and phone are from the New York State Education Department directory, Schenectady Community Action Program Inc.. ↩

  6. The Salvation Army, Empire State Division locations. The page lists the Schenectady Corps address and phone number. ↩

  1. Syracuse Local Assistance Programs, New York.
  2. Utica Local Assistance Programs, New York.
  3. Yonkers Local Assistance Programs, New York.
  4. Albany Local Assistance Programs, New York.
  5. Buffalo Local Assistance Programs, New York.

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