Schenectady County Food Council

05/27/2026

On Thursday night, we gathered at the Electric City Barn for an evening of dinner, conversation, and community-driven discussion around food access, neighborhood strengths, and the realities many residents experience every day. Thank you to everyone who joined us, shared perspectives, and helped shape these conversations.

These Dinner & Data meetings are helping guide the development of our community-informed Food Action Plan, grounded in the voices and experiences of Schenectady residents. We’re excited to continue this work through upcoming Food Action Plan working sessions, where community members can stay involved, share feedback, and help move ideas into action. These sessions are held every Wednesday at 10 am, if you would like to get involved email us at [email protected]!

Special thank you to My Daughters And Me MDAM My Sons and Me MSAM INC for co-hosting this event. Another thank you to Empire Pizza for the great food and supporting our community!

05/26/2026

Join Schenectady Community Advocates and Leaders for an evening of storytelling, solidarity, and action as we share our experiences with poverty and struggle. Together, we will lift up the plight, fight, and insight of poor and dispossessed communities while building the unity and organization needed to END POVERTY.

We are honored to be joined by Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, author, Executive Director of the Kairos Center for Religions, Rights & Social Justice, and Co-Chair of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival.

📍 Messiah Lutheran Church; 2850 Guilderland Ave Schenectady, NY
🍽 Dinner served at 6:00 PM (2nd floor with lift access)
🎤 Main program begins at 7:00 PM in the sanctuary

This is an accessible building with gender-neutral restrooms and audio amplification available. Please share any additional accessibility needs in the registration form.

Register here: https://bit.ly/PovertySpeakout2026

Sponsored by the Rotterdam Community Center, Schenectady County Food Council, NYS Poor People’s Campaign, Nonviolent Medicaid Army, National Union of the Homeless, and Messiah Lutheran Church.

Let’s build power with our neighbors to FIGHT POVERTY, NOT THE POOR.

05/22/2026

✨Want to try seasonal fresh local produce?✨The Schenectady Greenmarket Food Box Program makes it easier to bring healthy, locally grown fruits and vegetables into your home each week.
Each weekly box includes 6–7 fresh food items sourced from our very own local farmers and can be picked up at the Schenectady Greenmarket. Delivery is also available within a 10-mile radius of the market for those unable to pick up in person.
Boxes are just $10 💰per week and can be purchased using SNAP benefits, cash, or card. Produce selections change weekly based on seasonal availability and what local farmers are harvesting.
Please note, prior registration is required. Wondering if you qualify? 🤔 Applicants are selected based on household income, residency, and demographic criteria as part of our grant funding requirements 🌱
Interested in applying? Fill out an application here:
Any additional questions about the Food Box Program can be directed to [email protected] Now is a great time to sign up and explore a variety of fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables while supporting local farms and food access in our community.

05/20/2026

We’re serving up data…and dinner’s on us! 🍽️

📍 Where: The Electric City Barn; 400 Craig St, Schenectady, NY 12307
🕠 When: Thursday, May 21st | 6:00 PM

Over the past three months, more than 950 residents shared their experiences with our local food system, and now it’s time to dig into the findings together.

What’s on the menu:
🍴 A free community dinner
📊 A walkthrough of key survey highlights and insights
🤝 Local organizations and community members sharing their data and stories
💬 Time for questions, discussion, and your feedback

This is more than just a meal; it’s a chance to see how your neighbors’ voices are shaping the future of food in Schenectady.

👉 Please RSVP: https://forms.gle/y9mBAgKAeXYshXH17

Come hungry for good food and meaningful conversation!

05/20/2026

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