Our 25th Annual Sister Rachel Campaign “Caring Beyond Belief”, is now underway.

The last year and a half have been especially difficult for everyone in our community. Many of our neighbors have experienced the loss of employment and income. No one is immune. We have seen significant increases in requests to access our Food Pantry and Food Sense Programs, as well as our Emergency Assistance Programs for heat, utilities, clothing, transportation and shelter. Here at Catholic Charities, we have had to constantly change and recreate our programs finding the best way to meet the ever-growing and constantly changing needs of our neighbors. This assistance could not happen without your generous support!
Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) is now open and taking applications. To apply or for more information visit otda.ny.gov/ERAP or call 844-NY1RENT (844-691-7368

Our Office remains open but services will be coordinated over the phone. Clients should call ahead in at 315 894-9917.
- NOEP/SNAP Food Stamps Please call our office at 315 894-9917
- Food Sense Program operating normally. Monthly menus with sign up and pick up information will be posted on Facebook posted or available by calling 315-894-9917.
- Ilion/Frankfort Food Pantry - (for Ilion /Frankfort Residents) Remains open. Guests should call ahead at (315) 894-9917 for an appointment
- Kateri Thrift Store - Open Tues-Fri 11am-2pm. Donations of gently used items accepted at store.
- Domestic Violence Support - Hotline available 24 hours at 315 866-0458
- Runaway & Homeless Youth Hotline - available 24 hours at 315 894-1112
- Emergency Assistance Program - please call 315 894-9917 ext. 248
- HIICAP counselors available by calling 315-894-9917
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany is one of the largest, private, social service agencies in the region, helping more than 84,000 people each year in the fourteen counties of the Albany Diocese. Our motive is simple: to address basic human need at all stages of life regardless of race, religious belief, ethnicity, or lifestyle with special emphasis on the poor and vulnerable in our society.