Assistance for Families with Students in School:
Berlin Central School District Free and Reduced Meal Program
Children from households that meet federal income guidelines are eligible for free meals or reduced priced meals. Reduced priced meals cost each eligible student $0 for breakfast and $0 for lunch. To apply for free or reduced priced meals, submit a Direct Certification letter from the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance OR complete, sign, and return the BCSD application to the district Food Service Director in the business office. Registering for this program is completely confidential.
(518) 658-1500
https://berlincentral.org/departments/food-services/
Helping Hands BES Food Pantry
The food pantry is generously funded through donations, grants and community
partnership. We provide supplemental food items for weekends and school
vacations. Basic food items are sent home with your child after completing an information sheet.
For more information contact Deanna Baker at BES via email: dbaker@berlincentral.org
Berlin Middle/High School Helping Hands Food Pantry
A supply of food is available for distribution to middle and high school students in
need. Some of the food can be used for snacks to supplement meals (e.g., granola bars); some can be part of a meal (e.g., pasta, soup, cereal). Use of the pantry is confidential. Referrals come from students, families and staff.
For more information contact Jennifer Poli at BMHS via email: jpoli@berlincentral.org
Local Food Assistance:
Berlin Food Closet
(518) 658-2942
United Methodist Church, 17 S Main St, Berlin, NY
Our Lady of Victory Church OLV OLS Food Pantry
Julie Darling (518) 421-5070 & Gloria Kieber
(518) 892-6722
31 Owen Road, Grafton, NY
Stephentown Federated Church at 1513 Garfield Rd (County Rt. 26)
Open every Saturday from 9AM to 11AM.
For more information, call 518-487-8606
Maverick’s – New Lebanon
There is a community fridge full of fresh vegetables and other foods that are all completely free 503 State Route 20, New Lebanon, NY 12125
https://www.518mavericks.com/
For other food pantries in the greater capital district area, please check this resource:
https://thefoodpantries.org/