Troy NY AOH - James Connolly - Division 8

09/09/2026

Full house today at st Augustine’s community food pantry Hosted by Troy AOH James Connolly division 8 ☘️. We had a well know burgh guy helping out ; Neil ‘Kell’ Kelleher who served 20 years as a Rennselaer county legislator 89’-09’ subsequently serving as its chairman. We were glad to have Neil on board with us in friendship,unity & Christian charity. The new pantry space is working out well for all those involved . Tim McDonough also had his grandkids helping pack bags …It was a good day feeding the community in need ☘️….oh almost forgot about Bob ( KofC) professionally installing the heating/air conditioner unit at the pantry,no cost for his labor.☘️

09/03/2026

Are you an Irish Catholic Male? Do you live in or near Rensselaer County? If you are at the Rensselaer County Schaghticoke Fair anytime between now and Monday night, take a walk under the Grand Stand and visit us. Troy AOH Division 8 members will be manning our information/recruiting table. Take a few minutes and talk to our members about becoming a Hibernian in one of the fastest growing Divisions in the United States - The James Connolly Division 8 Ancient Order of Hibernians of Troy NY. We will talk to you about who we are and what we do. If your not close to Troy or Rensselaer County, we can point you towards a division near you. The Ancient Order of Hibernians has over 46,000 members in the United States, and we are inviting you to become a brother! In Friendship, Unity & Christian Charity.

The Ancient Order of Hibernians for Rensselaer County, New York. Based out of Troy NY, Troynyaoh.com is the portal into your local Hibernian activity!

09/02/2026

Tuesday in our new digs @ St Augustine’s community food pantry in Lansingburgh 1sept2026 started off with detergent donations from Rennselaer county district attorney Mary Pat Donnelly’s office. Then our weekly run to capital roots for fresh produce,vegetables and eggs. The rain let up and it ended up being a good day taking care of the community in need of groceries for their households. Our guests helping out were Members of Rennselaer county district attorneys office led by DA Mary Pat Donnelly ,Liza Kerwin and Eileen McDermott. Since they’ve volunteered before they knew what to do ,all in friendship,unity & Christian charity. FYI To the delight of all who volunteer at the pantry members of the KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS installed a heating/AC unit at the pantry ,we will be pretty cool cats in the near future.Thanks K of C …

08/29/2026

Last night’s “feast of St.Augustine “festivities and blessing of the new community food pantry where Troy AOH James Connolly Division 8 spends their time every Tuesday and some Saturdays feeding the hungry in friendship,unity & Christian charity ☘️

08/26/2026

25august2026 was the last Tuesday in the old pantry at St Augustine’s church which was founded decades ago long before the Troy AOH JAMES CONNOLLY division 8 got involved. At one time Faith based charities took care of the needy and St.Augustine’s parish was part of that security net of charity . And we the ancient order of Hibernians are doing what we can in Friendship,Unity & Christian charity to enhance this endeavor☘️. So today after our regular Tuesday in the old garage space we officially moved across the alley to the new pantry which is 2 1/2 times bigger,brighter & efficient than our previous cramped room. St.Augustine’s church had a drive through drop off all day which filled the shelves. But the pantry is needed in the community so everyone’s food donations will continue to be needed as well. ☘️. Today we had a guest from the Lansingburgh school district his name is Joe otter,director of school community partnerships.Joe was a perfect guest to exploit the pantry’s community mission. And we appreciated his help today. ☘️

08/24/2026

REMINDER:
Drive by/Drop off Food Pantry Collection: As we prepare to open our newly relocated Food Pantry, we invite you to support our Drive Up – Drop Off Food Drive on Tuesday, August 25, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Enter the Northside church parking lot and drive south into the alley towards 115th Street. We will be waiting to unload your donation in front of the new pantry. Your donations will help us continue serving families in need within our community. Thank you for your generosity.

08/19/2026

Great AOH Division 8 turnout today 18august2026 at St.Augustine’s community food pantry. 10 days out from our move across the alley to a bigger n better environment to serve the Lansingburgh community in need ,all in in Friendship,unity & Christian charity ☘️stay posted for up coming times and dates of our new location’s Blessing ✝️

08/17/2026

Food Pantry Collection: As we prepare to open our newly relocated Food Pantry, we invite you to support our Drive Up – Drop Off Food Drive on Tuesday, August 25, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Donations can be dropped off in the garage alley behind the church (25-115th Street, between 5th and 4th Avenues). Your donations will help us continue serving families in need within our community. Thank you for your generosity.

08/13/2026

Rest in eternal peace Liam ☘️condolences to his family and waterviliet AOH William F. Fennelly division 1