The Anchor Food Pantry Schodack

06/03/2026

NEWS -
If you are a Schodack resident in need of food assistance & personal items, we may be able to help…
Call 518-732-4120 to inquire
OPEN: Mon 4:00-6:00
Tues & Thurs 9:00-1:00 1st Sat of the month 10:00-12:00
Location: 90 N Main St. Castleton(Located behind Riverside Center for Rehab—go up the hill from 9J/River Rd and bear to the right) Paula works with local businesses, the community, and the Food Bank to ensure the Food Pantry is stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, bread, shelf stable items and toiletries. It takes many helping hands and we are so thankful for all involved in these efforts. Donations of non-perishable and toiletry items are always needed.
FYI—Our THRIFT STORE is a hidden gem!!! Open to the general public the same hours and location as the food pantry. Men, women, childrens clothing (no infant) shoes, household items, dishes, beautiful glassware and much more. Items change constantly so it’s always an adventure! See our page: (TheAnchorFoodPantrySchodack)
Please Note: June 13th we will be participating in the St Paul’s United Methodist Church Summer Kickoff (1583 Carney RdCastleton starting @ 1:00) with a table full of collectibles, summer fun items and Father’s Day gift items all from our thrift store! All proceeds benefit the food pantry so go directly back into the community. Come for a day of music, food and fun and help your community at the same time! Sprinkle kindness like confetti, make a difference!

05/08/2026

Please help The Anchor Food Pantry Schodack feed local families with donations of non- perishable donations tomorrow- Saturday, May 9tj- that your mail carrier will pick up.

04/25/2026

Please help us collect items for our food pantry The Anchor Food Pantry Schodack.

Tomorrow (Apr. 25), 9 AM–12 PM: The "Stuff the Bus" Food Drive for the Anchor Pantry in the Maple Hill High School Parking Lot. All donations benefit The Anchor Food Pantry Schodack. Please consider helping out, especially if you're stopping by the Maple Hill Track Invitational tomorrow!

Look for the Schodack CSD us in the Maple Hill Parking Lot (1216 Maple Hill Rd). Just pull up and drop off donations; volunteers will be there to assist you.

🥫Suggested Donation Items🥫

Please do not donate expired (or close to expiring) items.

●Hearty Soups: such as Progresso or Campbell's Chunky Soups

●Cold or Hot Cereal: any dry cereals, oatmeal packets, etc.

●Condiments: mustard, ketchup, salad dressings, BBQ sauce, mayo

●Canned Meats: tuna, chicken, beef stew, chili

●Boxed Pasta & Pasta Sauce Jars: macaroni, spaghetti, lasagna, ziti, mac & cheese

●Sealed Snack Items: granola bars, crackers, fruit cups, cookies

●Canned Fruits & Veggies: peaches, pears, applesauce, pineapple, any vegetables

●Toiletries: deodorant, bar soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes

This event is sponsored by Schodack Central School District, the Castleton Village Fire Dept. and Mary Pat Donnelly, Rensselaer County DA.

04/11/2026

Everything Changes! Thank Goodness!
Springtime has hit our Thrift Store! New items daily make every visit an adventure. Planning a wedding shower?-our glassware collection is amazing! Going camping or having a backyard party?-check out our plastic ware/clothing. Open to the public the same hours and same entrance as The Anchor Food Pantry Schodack
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04/09/2026

This weekend, please bring a non-perishable item (or a few) to Hoffman Car Wash and get a FREE CAR WASH! All donations will help us fill our shelves at The Anchor Food Pantry Schodack,
Thank you to Hoffman Car Wash for always supporting the community!

03/13/2026

Please support The Anchor Food Pantry Schodack and bring a donation for our shelves. Thank you so much to the Schodack Central School District and community for your ongoing support.

Team Blue🔵or Team Red🔴? Drop a comment letting us know which team will be the Hoops Against Hunger 2026 winner and show up on March 13 to find out! See below for which Schodack faculty and staff are facing off in the annual charity basketball game benefiting The Anchor Food Pantry Schodack.

All in the community are invited to attend at 7:00 PM next Friday (March 13) in the Maple Hill Gym. Admittance is $4 per person OR $3 if you bring a canned or non-perishable food item. There will also be concessions for sale, a 50/50 raffle and half-time games for all ages with prizes.

🍪Concessions Donations🍕

Any and all community assistance is appreciated! You can help offset costs with a food, drink or monetary concessions stand donation on the Sign Up Genius page here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B45A4A82FA64-62499295-hoops #/

⛹️Who's Playing This Year?⛹️

Teams will be coached by Maple Hill senior basketball players, and the game will be refereed by junior basketball players (Rosilee Forrest, Lexi Eaton, Dom Camadine, & Parker Malone).

🔵Blue Team🔵

Coaches: Holden Ashby & Addy Loszynski

Players: Mr. Austin, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Biehler, Coach Britt, Ms. Brudnock, Officer Eckel, Mrs. Feldman, Ms. Hill, Mr. Iwanos, Mr. Kush, Mrs. Loszynski, Mrs. Mullahy, Mr. Murphy, Mrs. Percey, Mr. Porter, Mr. Santarcangelo, Mrs. Spar, and Mrs. Sullivan

🔴Red Team🔴

Coaches: Dean Chevrier & Sessi Houndonougbo

Players: Mr. Chevrier, Mr. Clark, Ms. Cunningham, Mrs. Dingman, Ms. Dixon, Ms. Fitzsimmons, Mr. Flach, Mr. Frese, Mr. Hanrahan, Ms. Hay, Mr. Herrling, Ms. Madigan, Mr. Marvinney, Mr. Mastracy, Mr. Murray, Mr. Palmer, Mr. Silver, Ms. Stuto, and Ms. Tommasini

❓Questions❓

If you have any questions about Hoops Against Hunger (including concessions donations), please email Patrick Austin ([email protected]).

03/13/2026

Going on tonight!

Team Blue🔵or Team Red🔴? Drop a comment letting us know which team will be the Hoops Against Hunger 2026 winner and show up on March 13 to find out! See below for which Schodack faculty and staff are facing off in the annual charity basketball game benefiting The Anchor Food Pantry Schodack.

All in the community are invited to attend at 7:00 PM next Friday (March 13) in the Maple Hill Gym. Admittance is $4 per person OR $3 if you bring a canned or non-perishable food item. There will also be concessions for sale, a 50/50 raffle and half-time games for all ages with prizes.

🍪Concessions Donations🍕

Any and all community assistance is appreciated! You can help offset costs with a food, drink or monetary concessions stand donation on the Sign Up Genius page here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B45A4A82FA64-62499295-hoops #/

⛹️Who's Playing This Year?⛹️

Teams will be coached by Maple Hill senior basketball players, and the game will be refereed by junior basketball players (Rosilee Forrest, Lexi Eaton, Dom Camadine, & Parker Malone).

🔵Blue Team🔵

Coaches: Holden Ashby & Addy Loszynski

Players: Mr. Austin, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Biehler, Coach Britt, Ms. Brudnock, Officer Eckel, Mrs. Feldman, Ms. Hill, Mr. Iwanos, Mr. Kush, Mrs. Loszynski, Mrs. Mullahy, Mr. Murphy, Mrs. Percey, Mr. Porter, Mr. Santarcangelo, Mrs. Spar, and Mrs. Sullivan

🔴Red Team🔴

Coaches: Dean Chevrier & Sessi Houndonougbo

Players: Mr. Chevrier, Mr. Clark, Ms. Cunningham, Mrs. Dingman, Ms. Dixon, Ms. Fitzsimmons, Mr. Flach, Mr. Frese, Mr. Hanrahan, Ms. Hay, Mr. Herrling, Ms. Madigan, Mr. Marvinney, Mr. Mastracy, Mr. Murray, Mr. Palmer, Mr. Silver, Ms. Stuto, and Ms. Tommasini

❓Questions❓

If you have any questions about Hoops Against Hunger (including concessions donations), please email Patrick Austin ([email protected]).

03/11/2026

So many good finds!!! Our Thrift Store (open to the public the same hours as our Food Pantry) is packed with women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing (size 4-14), many name brands and still with tags. You will find household items galore, plastic ware for your summer parties, gift items and collectibles! *****All proceeds help support the Food Pantry*****. Please Note—we will be closed the 1st Saturday in April (April 4th) for Easter
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Below is a peak inside our Thrift Store; Thank you as always for your continued support!
The Anchor Food Pantry Schodack