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Supporting our Families
Supporting our Colonie Families
At South Colonie, we understand that many in our community are facing difficult times. Our goal is to ensure that every family knows where to turn for help and feels supported throughout the year.
Schools across the district are working together to assist families in need through donation collections, holiday drives, and our weekly backpack program, which provides food and essential items to students and families.
If your family could benefit from food or resource assistance, the following supports are available:
Resources for Families
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Your child’s school: Each building has staff ready to connect families with local supports. Contact information for each school can be found on the schools landing pages.
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South Colonie CSD Registrar’s Office: Email registration@scolonie.org or call 518-869-3576 for assistance.
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SNAP Hotline: Call 518-447-7620 for help applying for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
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Regional Food Pantries Lookup: Local food pantries can provide ongoing food support to families in need.
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South Colonie Food Service: Through New York’s Universal School Meals program, the South Colonie Food Service Department will continue to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students at no cost to families.
Together, we can ensure every member of our Wolf Pack community feels cared for and supported.
Sincerely,
Dr. David Perry
Superintendent of Schools
At South Colonie, we understand that many in our community are facing difficult times. Our goal is to ensure that every family knows where to turn for help and feels supported throughout the year.
Schools across the district are working together to assist families in need through donation collections, holiday drives, and our weekly backpack program, which provides food and essential items to students and families.
If your family could benefit from food or resource assistance, the following supports are available:
Resources for Families
-
Your child’s school: Each building has staff ready to connect families with local supports. Contact information for each school can be found on the schools landing pages.
-
South Colonie CSD Registrar’s Office:Email registration@scolonie.org or call 518-869-3576 for assistance.
-
SNAP Hotline: Call 518-447-7620 for help applying for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
-
Regional Food Pantries Lookup: Local food pantries can provide ongoing food support to families in need.
Together, we can ensure every member of our Wolf Pack community feels cared for and supported.
Sincerely,
Dr. David Perry
Superintendent of Schools
South Colonie Central School District
Our Collections
Our schools are coming together to support local families in need. From collecting essential hygiene items to organizing food drives and holiday giving campaigns, each building is making a difference in its own way.
Collection Dates
11/3 - 11/24
Items
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Toothbrushes (adult and child)
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Toothpaste
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Dental floss
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Mouthwash (alcohol-free)
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Bar soap or body wash
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Deodorant
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Shampoo and conditioner
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Lotion or moisturizer
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Lip balm
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Hairbrushes or combs
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Hair ties or clips
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Razors and shaving cream
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Nail clippers or files
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Pads and panty liners
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Tampons
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Hand sanitizer
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Wipes (hand or baby)
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Tissues
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Cotton swabs or balls
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Laundry detergent (pods or small bottles)
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Toilet paper
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Reusable bags or toiletry kits
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Travel-sized toiletry containers
Supports
South Colonie Families
Collection Dates
Ongoing
Items
Non-perishable food items/shelf stable
- Canned tuna or chicken
- Canned soups
- Canned fruits and vegetables
- Pasta sauce
- Pasta
- Deluxe macaroni and cheese
- Instant Rice (white, brown, rice a roni)
- Instant Potatoes
- Complete Pancake mix/Syrup
- Cereal (hot and cold)
- Peanut butter
- Jelly
- Spaghetti-O’s
- Mayonnaise
- Pudding cups
- Juice boxes
School Supplies
- Folders
- Notebooks
- Pens
- Pencils
- Highlighters
Supports
Wolf Pack Care and Outreach Program at Colonie Central High School
Collection Dates
11/3 - 11/24
Items
Non-perishable food items (No Glass)
Supports
Capital Churches Food Pantry
Collection Dates
11/10 - 11/21
Items
Weekend Backpack Items: Kid-friendly snacks such as snack-sized popcorn, chips, granola bars, kid-friendly soups or ravioli, fruit cups, or canned fruit.
Supports
St. Clare’s Food Pantry (directly benefiting South Colonie backpack program)
Collection Dates
11/20 - 12/20
Items
Gift Cards, food items for boxes (items determined by individual homerooms)
Supports
Families participating in our Holiday Help program
Collection Dates
Souper Bowl of Caring - February
Items
Non-perishable food items
Supports
South Colonie backpack program and Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York
Collection Dates
11/3 - 11/25
Items
Items of greatest need include canned soups, canned vegetables or fruit, and individual fruit cups, as well as single-serve cereal and instant oatmeal. Pasta, macaroni and cheese, and pasta sauces are also welcome, along with snacks such as crackers, fruit bars, or fruit snacks. Peanut butter and jelly
Supports
South Colonie backpack program
Collection Dates
11/3 - 11/21
Items
Non-perishable food items
Supports
Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York
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Collection Dates
11/3 - 11/24
Items-
Toothbrushes (adult and child)
-
Toothpaste
-
Dental floss
-
Mouthwash (alcohol-free)
-
Bar soap or body wash
-
Deodorant
-
Shampoo and conditioner
-
Lotion or moisturizer
-
Lip balm
-
Hairbrushes or combs
-
Hair ties or clips
-
Razors and shaving cream
-
Nail clippers or files
-
Pads and panty liners
-
Tampons
-
Hand sanitizer
-
Wipes (hand or baby)
-
Tissues
-
Cotton swabs or balls
-
Laundry detergent (pods or small bottles)
-
Toilet paper
-
Reusable bags or toiletry kits
-
Travel-sized toiletry containers
Supports
South Colonie Families -
-
Collection Dates
Ongoing
Items
Non-perishable food items/shelf stable
- Canned tuna or chicken
- Canned soups
- Canned fruits and vegetables
- Pasta sauce
- Pasta
- Deluxe macaroni and cheese
- Instant Rice (white, brown, rice a roni)
- Instant Potatoes
- Complete Pancake mix/Syrup
- Cereal (hot and cold)
- Peanut butter
- Jelly
- Spaghetti-O’s
- Mayonnaise
- Pudding cups
- Juice boxes
School Supplies
- Folders
- Notebooks
- Pens
- Pencils
- Highlighters
Supports
Wolf Pack Care and Outreach Program at Colonie Central High School
-
Collection Dates
11/3 - 11/24Items
Non-perishable food items (No Glass)Supports
Capital Churches Food Pantry -
Collection Dates
11/10 - 11/21
Items
Weekend Backpack Items: Kid-friendly snacks such as snack-sized popcorn, chips, granola bars, kid-friendly soups or ravioli, fruit cups, or canned fruit.
Supports
St. Clare’s Food Pantry (directly benefiting South Colonie backpack program)
-
Collection Dates
11/20 - 12/20
Items
Gift Cards, food items for boxes (items determined by individual homerooms)
Supports
Families participating in our Holiday Help program
Collection Dates
Souper Bowl of Caring - February
Items
Non-perishable food items
Supports
South Colonie backpack program and Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York
-
Collection Dates
11/3 - 11/25
Items
Items of greatest need include canned soups, canned vegetables or fruit, and individual fruit cups, as well as single-serve cereal and instant oatmeal. Pasta, macaroni and cheese, and pasta sauces are also welcome, along with snacks such as crackers, fruit bars, or fruit snacks. Peanut butter and jelly
Supports
South Colonie backpack program
-
Collection Dates
11/3 - 11/21
Items
Non-perishable food items
Supports
Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York