Founded in 2022

Neighbors helping neighbors

2023

From the original concept to launch, it all came together in just two months, thanks to the volunteers’ energy and commitment. Focused on post-holiday support to pantries in need of restocking within the City of Schenectady. In the first year, Schenectady Shares collected just over 20,000 pounds of nonperishable food and personal hygiene items and $20,000 in donations. Schenectady Shares distributed the proceeds to 13 food pantries across the county.

2024

After the success of our first year, we began to expand our partner pantries and increased collection sites throughout the county. The drive succeed in collecting 22,000 pounds of food and personal hygiene items and over $25,000. These resources were distributed to over 20 food pantries in Schenectady County, providing approximately 11,000 people with three meals for three days.

2025

Looking to continue to expand upon past successes, Schenectady Shares’ 2025 campaign will engage 70 collection sites and aspires to gather 30,000 pounds of non-perishable food and personal hygiene items and raise $30,000 in cash to share with 28 pantries county-wide.

Leadership Team