Questions, answered.

Community meals are served Monday evenings, 5:45 to 6:30 pm and Thursdays, 12 to 1 pm, or until the food is gone at 392 Second Street. Groceries go out with the Thursday meal. The Free Food Fridge outside our building is open 24/7, and we try to keep prepared food in it on other days. No ID, no referral, no questions asked.

A community refrigerator outside our building at 392 Second Street, stocked with free fresh produce, dairy, and prepared meals. Take what you need, any time of day. Neighbors and local partners keep it filled.

Call our main number, (518) 274-5920, with no extension. If you’re working with a caseworker or shelter, they can refer you directly. The Furniture Program serves families leaving shelters, people escaping domestic violence, fire victims, seniors, and neighbors living on low incomes. Furniture and delivery are always free.

Everyone. The Damien Center is a hospitality center for people living with serious illness, and its table is open to anyone experiencing food insecurity. You’ll be welcomed, not screened.

No. TAUM was founded by Troy-area congregations in 1986, but our services are for everyone, every faith, no faith, no exceptions. Nobody will preach at you, and help never comes with strings.

Call the furniture program on (518) 274-5920 x204 to arrange a pickup from your home. We ask for a monetary donation toward the cost of the pickup, based on where you are and how much there is: it covers gas, insurance, and the crew. Your gift keeps furniture moving to the families who need it. We accept clean, good-condition beds, dressers, tables, chairs, and living room furniture. We can’t accept sleeper sofas, china cabinets, heavily floral print upholstery, or furniture that needs repair.

Yes, TAUM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so donations of money, furniture, and food are tax-deductible. We’ll give you a receipt.

Fill out the volunteer form and we’ll match you with what fits, kitchen crew, furniture moving, stocking the Free Food Fridge, gardening, mentoring teens, or event help.

Yes, unexpired, labeled food for the pantry and Free Food Fridge, dropped off anytime at 392 Second Street.

Tech for Teens is a free summer program for Rensselaer County teens, paid work experience through the county’s Summer Youth Employment Program, plus training in Office, web design, and coding. Every graduate keeps a refurbished laptop. Applications open each spring, sign up for the newsletter to be notified.

Applications must be postmarked by May 4 each year. The scholarship supports Rensselaer County seniors and GED recipients heading to college. Mail to: MLK Scholarship Committee, 392 Second St., Troy, NY 12180.

A caring presence on campus for students and staff of every background: someone to talk to, de-stress meditation, care packages during finals, and space to figure out what you believe. Contact Chaplain Darren Gundrum: 518-244-4522, gundrd@sage.edu.

Troy Area United Ministries, founded in 1986 when Troy-area congregations united their community work into one organization. Today we’re a neighborhood center serving 2,000+ people a year.

392 2nd Street, Troy, NY 12180. Office hours Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10 am to 4 pm. The Free Food Fridge never closes.

Yes, our community spaces are available to neighborhood groups, classes, and gatherings. Call (518) 274-5920 or send us a message and we’ll walk you through it.