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Troy Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Troy, New York that provide free legal help, food and social services. Troy is the county seat of Rensselaer County. Statewide programs are described on the New York page.

Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New YorkFree civil legal help
Websitelasnny.org
Phone(833) 628-0087
Address95 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206
HoursMonday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

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 Rensselaer County. Call the Legal Line number above for help.1

The Legal ProjectFree legal help and representation
Websitelegalproject.org
Phone(518) 435-1770
Address1 Steuben Place, Albany, NY 12207
HoursMonday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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 Albany office sits at 1 Steuben Place. Call the number above for a free consultation.2

Food

CEO Food PantryFood pantry
Websiteceoempowers.org
Phone(518) 272-6012, extension 198
Address2328 Fifth Avenue, Troy, NY 12180
HoursMonday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

The Commission on Economic Opportunity runs the CEO Food Pantry at its Community Resource Center on Fifth Avenue. The pantry gives Rensselaer County residents a three-day supply of food, twice a month. Appointment slots are given same-day only, and calls are accepted from 8:45 AM.3

YWCA of the Greater Capital Region Food PantryFood pantry
Websiteywca-gcr.org
Phone(518) 274-7100
Address21 First Street, Troy, NY 12180
HoursMonday through Friday, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM; Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM; Saturday by appointment

The YWCA of the Greater Capital Region runs a food pantry at its First Street building in downtown Troy. The pantry provides a three-day emergency food package to residents of Rensselaer County and the greater Capital Region, once every 30 days. Bring a photo ID and proof of address.4

Social services

Unity House of TroyCommunity resources and support services
Websiteunityhouseny.org
Phone(518) 274-2607
Address2431 Sixth Avenue, Troy, NY 12180
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Unity House of Troy is a nonprofit human services agency serving people living in poverty, adults with mental illness, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. Its Front Door community resource center on Sixth Avenue offers a food pantry, community meals, laundry and shower facilities, housing support, and case management.5

Roarke CenterEmergency help and social services
Websiteccrcda.org
Phone(518) 273-8351
Address107 Fourth Street, Troy, NY 12180
HoursMonday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

The Roarke Center is a program of Catholic Charities Tri-County Services. It offers emergency assistance, a food pantry, and seasonal support to individuals and families in Troy.6

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

Footnotes

  1. Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, Home page and Albany Office. The office page lists the Albany office at 95 Central Avenue and the Legal Line at 833-628-0087, names Rensselaer among the counties it serves, and gives office hours of 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. ↩

  2. The Legal Project, Home page. The home page lists the Albany office at 1 Steuben Place and the phone number (518) 435-1770. Office hours rest on a listing, Pro Bono Appeals Program, not on the organization’s own site. ↩

  3. Commission on Economic Opportunity for the Greater Capital Region, Food Pantry. The page lists the Community Resource Center at 2328 Fifth Avenue, pantry hours Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and same-day-only appointments with calls from 8:45 AM. ↩

  4. YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, Services. The page lists the food pantry hours, the First Street address, and the (518) 274-7100 phone number. ↩

  5. Unity House of Troy, Home page and Community Resources. The pages confirm the Front Door community resource center at 2431 Sixth Avenue and the (518) 274-2607 phone number. Office hours rest on a listing, Unity House of Troy, not on the organization’s own site. ↩

  6. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany, Tri-County Services and Rensselaer County food and nutrition. The pages list the Roarke Center at 107 Fourth Street and the (518) 273-8351 phone number. Hours of 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM come from the Diocese of Albany parish directory, Roarke Center; a 211 listing gives 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM instead. ↩

  1. Utica Local Assistance Programs, New York.
  2. White Plains 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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