September is Hunger Action Month, a time when communities across the country come together to raise awareness about food insecurity and take meaningful action to help ensure that everyone has access to the nutritious food they need. Here in Saratoga County, hunger may not always be visible—but it is real. According to the latest food insecurity…
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Category: Food Pantry
The Power of Flowers: A Peek into FCC’s Food Pantry Garden
For many of us, fresh flowers are an instant way to brighten our day. For two of our food pantry visitors, that’s exactly what happened. During our volunteer crew’s weekly gardening session, two individuals stopped by just in time to receive bouquets cut directly from the flower bed next to Franklin Street. Both were deeply…
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More Neighbors. Greater Need. A Food Pantry Ready for the Future.
Every statistic tells a story. A senior stretching a fixed income. A family balancing rising grocery costs with rent and utilities. A neighbor facing an unexpected hardship. These stories arrive at our Food Pantry every day and our team is there to respond. Our Mid-Year 2026 Food Pantry Report paints a powerful picture of the…
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$15,000 Grant Supports Food Pantry Expansion
Franklin Community Center is proud to announce it has received a $15,000 from Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs Community Major Gifts Grant to support the expansion of its Food Pantry, including the addition of a much-needed walk-in cooler. This investment will significantly strengthen FCC’s ability to meet the growing demand for food assistance in Saratoga Springs as well…
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December Grants Strengthen FCC Programs and Services
Franklin Community Center is grateful to share the impact of three generous grants received in December that are helping to strengthen our programs and support the individuals and families we serve. We extend our sincere thanks to the Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund for a $2,000 grant supporting our Project Lift program. This funding helps…
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Saratoga Springs firefighters and police officers set to face off in charity ice hockey game
From the Troy Record. For full article, click here. On November 15, 2025, the Saratoga Springs Firefighters hockey team will take to the ice against the Saratoga Springs Police PBA hockey team in the annual Saratoga Springs Fire & Police Holiday Hockey Classic. This year’s game will be held at the Weibel Ice Rink (30…
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$65 million in state aid for New York food banks
Click for complete article from Spectrum News 1. An extra infusion of $65 million in state aid for New York food banks will be sent to pantries in the coming weeks, the governor’s office said, regardless of Friday’s federal ruling requiring President Donald Trump’s administration to unfreeze food assistance payments for 42 million low-income Americans….
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How to Find & Give Support While Federal Programs Pause
Our Food Pantry is stepping up to meet the growing need during this federal government interruption. We understand the worry and uncertainty this brings—but please know: you are not alone. Franklin Community Center is here for you. The reality is sobering. For every meal a food pantry provides, SNAP provides nine. Earlier this year, over…
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New Video Showcases the Impact of Our Food Pantry
We’re excited to share a new video that offers a closer look at the essential services provided by Franklin Community Center’s Food Pantry. The video highlights the heart of what we do—supporting individuals and families in our community who are facing food insecurity with dignity, compassion, and consistency. Our Food Pantry serves hundreds of local…
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No Neighbor Hungry: Helping stock Capital Region food pantries
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Demand at local food pantries is at an all time high. With the prices of food increasing, it has become more challenging to put food on the table for some families in the Capital Region. This June, NEWS10 is teaming up with Broadview Federal Credit Union to help those most affected…
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