Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley

11/13/2025

November 13-19 is Transgender Awareness week. We stand in solidarity, and believe trans visibility is crucial in combating stigma and discrimination. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

11/13/2025

Added food distribution sites!

We've added several distributions to the schedule this week, including Rensselaer Boys & Girls Club, Bleecker Stadium/Swinburne Park in Albany, Cornerstone Family Healthcare in Newburgh, and Saratoga County Sheriff's Department in Ballston Spa. We are in need of volunteers! To sign up, visit regionalfoodbank.net/volunteer
For more details about these distributions, visit regionalfoodbank.net/food-distributions/
For Thanksgiving specific distributions, visit regionalfoodbank.net/thanksgiving

11/10/2025

In honor of Veteran's Day, ILCHV offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 and will re-open on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 9:00am.

This Veterans Day, we honor the service and sacrifice of all who have worn the uniform, and we remember the ongoing battles many face with mental health. No one should ever feel alone. A simple "buddy check" can make a world of difference. Reach out, listen without judgment, and help connect them to care. Hope is available.

Veterans Crisis Line:
Dial 988 then Press 1
Chat online at: VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat
Text to: 838255

**If you or someone you know is in imminent danger, please call 911 and go to your local emergency room/Crisis Intake Unit.**

Free, 24/7, confidential support is a click away. Our chat responders are available 24/7 to provide support and connect you with resources.

11/10/2025

This week's food distribution schedule!

Additional food distributions have been added to the schedule for next week and we are in need of volunteers!
If you'd like to volunteer, you can find the opportunities and sign up here. Please share with your friends! regionalfoodbank.net/volunteer
To find more details about the distributions and the full list (updated often), visit regionalfoodbank.net/food-distributions/
For Thanksgiving specific distributions, visit regionalfoodbank.net/thanksgiving

11/07/2025

Tomorrow in Watervliet! 12:30pm until they run out of food!

11/04/2025

Updated food distribution schedule…

11/04/2025

Food Resources for Greene and Columbia County.

Amid the Federal Government shutdown, many people may need additional food resources. During this uncertain time, we wanted to share some resources to assist those in the Columbia & Greene County area.

According to the Greater Hudson Promise,
"Approximately 5,091 individuals (3,279 households) in Columbia County rely on food stamps each month."
You can learn more, apply for assistance or donate to them at https://greaterhudsonpromise.org/snap

The Salvation Army is located at 40 S 3rd St in Hudson

Additional Food Pantries/Soup Kitchens can be found through The Regional Food Bank’s search tool, which can be found here: https://regionalfoodbank.net/find-nearest-agency/

If you are in need of assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at (518) 828-4886.

11/03/2025

ILCHV is hiring! We are looking for a Peer Advocate for our Youth Transition Program at our Troy center. Use your lived experience to help young people with disabilities navigate the world as they become adults. Check out the job posting below and please share widely!

  The Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley is a consumer led community organization providing direct services and advocacy on behalf of persons with disabilities. We envision a world in which people with disabilities enjoy the same right for self-determination, economic freedom a...

10/31/2025

Food Resources: If you are in need of assistance with food, use the map below to find the nearest food pantry. https://regionalfoodbank.net/find-nearest-agency/

Thank you New York State Independent Living Council, Inc. for developing this resource.

On October 10, 2025, the federal government warned that there may not be enough funding to pay November SNAP benefits if the appropriation lapse continues past November 1st. This means the federal government might not be able to cover the cost of SNAP benefits for the month of November.

10/30/2025

SNAP shoppers: You can still use your Double Up Food Bucks in November.

We know this time may feel uncertain, but Double Up Food Bucks NY is still here for you. 💚

You can continue to spend any Double Up Food Bucks you’ve earned, including tokens, coupons, or electronic balances, even if your SNAP benefits are paused or your balance is $0. If your SNAP balance carries into November, you can also keep earning Double Up Food Bucks when you buy fresh fruits and vegetables at participating grocery stores and farmers markets.

A few reminders:
- Grocery store coupons expire six weeks after they’re issued.
- Tokens and electronic balances do not expire.
- Some seasonal farmers markets are staying open through November 30.

Find a Double Up location near you: https://www.doubleupnys.com/
Learn more or check our FAQ: https://www.doubleupnys.com//info

💚 If you or someone you know needs more support, here are additional resources available across New York State:

Feeding New York State: find regional foodbanks to locate emergency food assistance in your area. https://www.feedingnys.org/need-food/

211: dial 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 for local food assistance resources.

NYS Hunger Solutions: Find information about SNAP and other food assistance programs. https://www.hungersolutionsny.org/

NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA): for the latest SNAP updates. https://www.otda.ny.gov/

10/29/2025

10/24/2025

New Yorkers who need an accessible absentee ballot can ask for one online: https://ballotapplication.elections.ny.gov/home/accessible. Check it out if you need an accessible way to mark your absentee ballot before October 25, 2025. Election Day is November 4, 2025.