About us
Learn how Albany Weekend Packs helps Albany children head into the weekend with food to take home.
Food Support for Weekends
Albany Weekend Packs helps address the gap between school meals and weekends for children in Albany, NY. The program sends food home in backpacks so children have something to eat when school is out. It is a caring, practical way to support families and help make weekends less uncertain.
The program centers children’s needs and treats families with respect. By connecting schools, caregivers, and community support, Albany Weekend Packs helps make food assistance easier to access. Each backpack is meant to offer useful food for days away from school, with a focus on care, dignity, and local connection.
Care
Put children’s well-being first with thoughtful support for weekends and school breaks.
Dignity
Offer food assistance in a respectful way that recognizes every family’s needs.
Community
Bring Albany schools, caregivers, and neighbors together to support local children.
Help Put Food in Weekend Packs
Ask about family support, school partnerships, or ways to contribute to weekend food packs in Albany.