Big News from
Sidewalk Warriors Troy
Our Food Program Is Changing – Please Read!
Hello friends!
We have important updates about our food program. Starting October 2, 2025, things will be different. We have to “reset” to keep our organization sustainable and able to continue helping our community. This new plan helps us do the best we can with what we have.
WHO CAN GET FOOD STARTING OCTOBER 2?
To get food, you must:
Live in the city of Troy. Zip codes: 12180, 12182
Be on one of these programs & show us proof:
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SNAP (Show your EBT card)
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WIC (Show your WIC card)
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TANF (Show your award letter or EBT card)
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NYS Medicaid (Show your Medicaid card)
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SSI - Supplemental Security Income (Show your award letter)
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SSDI - Supplemental Security Disability Income (Show your award letter)
Show a photo ID with your address.
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Good examples: driver's license, photo ID, or passport
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If your ID doesn’t have a Troy address, bring a bill, rent receipt, or anything addressed to you with your name and Troy address within the past 3 months, along with your ID.
WHAT ELSE IS CHANGING?
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Starting 9/30/2025, everyone who is attending must register online at www.SWTsignup.com.
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Registration will open at 6 pm ET on Tuesday evening and close at 12 pm on Thursday.
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Everyone who can get food under the new program will be able to register online then.
WHY ARE WE CHANGING?
We love helping our neighbors, but we need to make changes to keep going. We don’t have enough food, money, or volunteers to help an unlimited number of friends, and there are food pantries and resources in other cities/towns that are available.
NEED HELP OR HAVE QUESTIONS?
Come talk to us! We will answer questions and help you understand the new rules.
To find food assistance near you, see this Food Connect Map.
THANK YOU for being part of our community.
We care about you, and we are here to help you find help, even if it’s not through us.