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Nisky NOW Mission

Connecting Niskayuna families with food, basic essentials, and helpful community resources.

Nisky NOW (Nutrition on Weekends) is a program that provides a weekly delivery of food to families of students in need. It was previously referred to as the Weekend Backpack Program. Participation is entirely confidential.

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Nisky NOW is coordinated by School Social Worker Jessica Brennan. It is staffed by a team of volunteers, and support comes from the Niskayuna Community Foundation, N-CAP (the Niskayuna Community Action Program), school PTOs, and many community partners and individuals.

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School social workers may also be able to connect families with additional assistance, such as help with home heating bills or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

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If you reside in the Niskayuna School District and would like to request assistance with food or other resources, please click the button below to send a secure and confidential message to a school social worker.

OUR TEAM

These individuals volunteer their time and expertise toward Nisky NOW daily operations, fundraising and outreach, and so much more!

Jessica Brennan

President

TBD

Vice President

Jessica LaFex

Pantry Coordinator

Kimberly Russ

Treasurer

Julie Burkholder

Secretary

Stacey Thomas

Volunteer Coordinator

Nisky NOW Works With the BEST Partners

Bountiful Bread
Christina Norris Designs
Claire Wessels - Web & Graphic Design
Ed Brys: Allstate Insurance
Giffy's BBQ
Hannaford
Niskayuna Community Action Program
Niskayuna Community Foundation
Niskayuna Coop
Niskayuna Fire District #1
Niskayuna Girls Softball League
Niskayuna Police Department
Niskayuna School District PTOs
Niskayuna Wild Turkeys Swim Team
Ortho NY
Schenectady JCC
SEFCU
Spring Street Financial
Stewarts
St. Kateri Parish

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