We extend our sincere thanks to Senator Jake Ashby for the Certificate of Recognition, presented to Compassion Coalition / Bargain Grocery on October 23, 2023. This certificate, marking the start of our construction project, acknowledges our commitment to improving community access to affordable groceries. Senator Ashby’s support is crucial, as it highlights the importance of […]
Governor Hochul Annouces Groundbreaking on Flanigan Square and Bargain Grocery in Troy NY
Here is a brief quote about Bargain Grocery and the groundbreaking as part of the larger annoucement of the Flanigan Square Transformation. “Across the street at 558 River Street, First Columbia will renovate nearly 20,000 square feet of commercial space to include a first-floor grocery store and a second-floor meal preparation space. Bargain Grocery, which […]
Compassion Coalitions Hosts Symposium on Eradicating Food Insecurity and Poverty In New York
On August 15th, 2023, Compassion Coalition hosted a symposium addressing the critical challenges of food insecurity and poverty in New York. Many leaders gathered from multiple government agencies, nonprofits, businesses and communities to discuss these challenges and how the Bargain Grocery/Compassion Coalition model can be a profound catalyst to see changes in NY state. The […]
Congressman Paul Tonko visits Bargain Grocery and Compassion Coalition
Wednesday, April 5th, we had the honor to be visited by Congressman Paul Tonko. Congressman Paul Tonko represents the 20th Congressional District, which includes all of Albany and Schenectady Counties and parts of Rensselaer and Saratoga Counties. He and his staff embarked on a comprehensive tour of Bargain Grocery and the newly acquired 143,000-square-foot warehouse […]
Bargain Grocery Coming To Troy New York 2023
We are excited to announce that we are in the final stages of securing and building our newest location in Troy, New York. This will be our second location in Upstate New York with a third location soon to follow in the Capital Region. We have a tentative date of 2023 for opening the Troy […]
Schaffer Heights senior center residents enjoy farmers market courtesy of Bargain Grocery
Residents of the Schaffer Heights senior center in Schenectady were in for a surprise treat this August when Bargain Grocery provided fresh produce for a pop-up ‘farmer’s market’. Fresh goods including carrots, oranges, onions, and apples were brought directly to the center, eliminating the need for residents to travel during the pandemic. Food accessibility and […]
