UPDATE: As of November 8th, SNAP benefits began to be issued and HEAP is scheduled to open on November 24th.

SNAP Benefit and Columbia County Food Security Response
The Board of Supervisors is working with various Columbia County agencies and Greater Promise Neighborhood to assist our residents whose SNAP benefits may be cut as of November 1st. Here is a list of links to resources to help those in need. We will continue to update as information becomes available:​

• Columbia County Food Resources (Pantries, Food Programs, Community Fridges)
• ​Greater Hudson Promise Emergency Food Response (Updated on 11/10/25)
• Columbia County Office for the Aging-Home Delivered Meals Program Eligibility & Congregate Meal Sites Eligibility and Information
• For WIC Families
• Taghkanic Community Fridge Guidelines

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​THANKSGIVING DINNER - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The First Presbyterian Church is providing a hot meal for those in need on Thanksgiving and they are also looking for volunteers to assist with this. Please go to the link for more information on how to sign up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48A4A72DABFCC70-59837376-thanksgiving#/
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SALVATION ARMY IS ALSO ACCEPTING FOOD DONATIONS
Free Turkeys or Hams from Shoprite they will gladly accept. Their food pantry has seen a huge increase in the last 6-8 months and they are now serving 210 families a week. 
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Care & Share will reopen to assist eligible customers during the government shutdown. Please contact Office for the Aging for more information and assistance in applying 518-828-4258