Schenectady County Food Council

10/07/2026

🎃Don't trash your pumpkins - SMASH THEM!! Join us for the 5th Annual PUMPKIN SMASH🎃

Join us at the Schenectady High School Fields, Sunday Nov. 1, from 10 - 1pm, to SMASH your pumpkins for a good cause, keeping them out of the landfill!

All smashed pumpkins will be composted and returned to the school gardens throughout the district🎃

Their will be games, community tables, and free c***r & donuts!

If you would like to drop off your pumpkins for others to smash, you can do so between 9-10am before the event.

10/07/2026

10/02/2026

09/29/2026

Ellis Medicine offers a wide range of medical, surgical and support services at locations throughout the Capital District. To find the care you need, click on the featured service links or use the menu below to find the healthcare services you’re interested in learning more about.

09/23/2026

Concerned for the Hungry is now accepting sign-ups for its Schenectady County Thanksgiving Food Basket Drive. https://tinyurl.com/mrykh3hv

09/22/2026

!Application period extened until October 2!
Rolling admissions beginning

🌟 Calling all Creative Changemakers! 🌟

Do you have a bright idea that could make a difference in your community?

The Creative Changemakers Circle is a leadership program for people age 16 and older who live, work, or serve in Schenectady County and are ready to bring their ideas to life.

Through hands-on workshops and support, participants will:

✨ Turn a vision into a clear action plan
✨ Build leadership skills and capacity to create change
✨ Connect with other changemakers and community leaders
✨ Identify resources & opportunities to move projects forward
✨ Share their projects with potential supporters

Have an idea? We want to hear it!

Learn more and apply today: bit.ly/CreativeChange2026

Know someone with a big idea? Please share this opportunity with them! 🌟

09/04/2026

Want more info? Check here: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Schenectady-Greenmarket-1/jobs?jk=d8a411a9ac63451b&start=0&clearPrefilter=