As a former teen mom and then single mother of two, I can understand the difficulties faced when experiencing food insecurity and poverty. I struggled to make ends meet, and because of my previous experience, I am passionate about helping others get the resources they need during their time of need. No parent or child should ever have to go hungry.
The memories of trips to food pantries and of selling our belongings to buy a cheap box of mac and cheese from the dollar store are still vivid in my mind, and I refuse to sit back and do nothing.
Below is a list of community resources where anyone can get non-perishable food items, fresh food, and a hot meal.
Some of these resources are for people who live in that specific county; others require a call, an appointment, or an application first, so PLEASE double-check all resources before visiting them.
PLEASE NOTE: You can also call 2-1-1 to get your LOCAL available resources.
OTHER RESOURCES:
Montour County Human Services
*Requires a call to the call-in system to arrange for pick-up and delivery, especially during emergencies*
570-271-3028
Susquehanna Valley United Way - For a list of additional community resources
Central PA Food Bank Resource Map
https://www.centralpafoodbank.org/find-help/find-food/
Food Banks/Cupboard Resources
BLOOMSBURG:
Bloomsburg Food Cupboard
331 Center St, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
570-784-0801
Tuesday 11:30-2:15
Sunday 9:15-10:15
AGAPE
851 Railroad St, Bloomsburg, PA
570-317-2210
Monday, Tuesday, Friday 9-4
Wednesday 9-12
Thursday 9-5
*call first*
Bloomsburg Salvation Army
345 Market Stree, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
570-387-4112
*call first*
ORANGEVILLE:
John Buck Memorial Food Bank
2030 PA-487 Orangeville, PA 17859
570-490-8721
2nd and 4th Saturday of every month, 9-10:30
*Must reside in Columbia County and cannot be receiving from another pantry already. Must also meet the income guidelines (federal poverty levels)*
DANVILLE:
Danville Riverside Food Bank at Shiloh UCC
512 Bloom Street, Daville, PA 17821
570-441-6867
Every 2nd Saturday of the month, 10:00 am -1 pm
NESCOPECK:
Hope Center of Nescopeck
650 Harter Ave, Nescopeck, PA 18635
570-520-4033
Monday 12:00-3:30
Wednesday 8:30-12
Thursday 12-8
*application required*
BERWICK:
Berwick United Way
107 S Market St, Suite 6, Berwick, PA 18603
570-759-8203
*call first
Salvation Army - Berwick
320 w. 2nd Street, Berwick, PA 18603
470-759-1214
*call first
Food Pantry Hope Chest Box
210 Ida Street, Berwick, PA 18630
A map of all of the Berwick Box Food Pantries (great resource!!)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/shNnzNztCfrBVhvf7?g_st=ac
SHAMOKIN:
Central Susquehanna Opportunities
2 East Arch Street, Shamokin, PA 17872
570-644-6575 ext. 0
*Call first*
WEBSITE FOR CSO CARES FOOD PANTRY CALENDAR!!! This website provides information on food banks/food pantries, as well as hot meal schedules from local organizations and churches, organized by county, date, and time. (AWESOME RESOURCE!!) - https://www.csocares.org/food
Manna for the Many
Saint John's UCC
8th Street
Shamokin, PA
Information is on the FB page: Manna for the Many Food Pantry
MILLVILLE:
American Legion - Post 564 Food Bank
259 Legion Road, Millville, PA 17846
570-458-5960
Open the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month from 8 am - 12:00 pm.
BENTON:
Benton Food Bank in N4CS
42 Community Drive, Benton, PA 17814
570-925-0163
3rd Tuesday of the month
9-11 or 4-5:30
NORTHUMBERLAND:
Reaching Out Food Pantry at Trinity United Methodist church.
300 Sixth Street, Northumberland, PA 17857
570-473-9145
1st Saturday of the month 9 am-11 am
*Only Shikellamy School District residents with an ID.
*Please see website for scheduling information -http://www.trinityumc-northumberland.com/REACHING-OUT-FOOD-PANTRY.html
God’s Chuckwagon - Traveling Mobile Soup Kitchen
3230 Ridge Rd, Northumberland, PA
570-492-3902
*See Facebook page for updates on weekly schedule*
Kate Kupboard and Baby Station
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
300 Queen Street, Northumberland, PA 17857
570-473-3770
3rd Saturday of each month 9 am-11 am
Christ UMC Blessing Shed
Front & King Street Northumberland, PA 17857
570-473-8543
OPEN 24-7!!!!!
*They also have a free community meal program every 3rd Saturday of each month 400 pm-600pm *all are welcome*
SUNBURY:
Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA
1150 North 4th Street, Sunbury, PA 17801
570-286-5636
1st and 3rd Wednesday.
*MUST CALL TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT
Elijah's Bowl at First Presbyterian Church
238 Market Street, Sunbury, PA 17801
570-286-7211
A weekly community meal is offered every Saturday, 9 am-12 pm
Rhoads to a new U
225 Market St, Sunbury, PA 17801
Thursday 12:30-2
LEWISBURG:
Harvest Time Food Pantry.
310 Market Street, Lewisburg, PA 17837
Every Wednesday 545pm-630 pm
Beacon Ministries at Beaver Memorial United Methodist Church
42 South 3rd Street, Lewisburg, PA 17837
(personal care and household items)
Every 3rd Saturday, 10 am-12 pm
SELINSGROVE:
Martha's Table at All Saints Episcopal Church
129 N Market St, Selinsgrove, PA 17870
570-374-8289
A community meal is offered on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays of every month (not in December), 430pm-530pm.
MIDDLEBURG:
Trinity United Methodist Church Food Pantry
51 South Main Street, Middleburg, PA 17842
570-837-7661
1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, 10 am-12 pm and 5 pm-6 pm
MILTON:
Hand Up Foundation
262 Willow St, Milton, PA 17847
570-742-3000
1st and 2nd Wednesday 9 am-1 pm.
*Must fill out an application
Christ Wesleyan Church:
363 Stamm Road, Milton, PA
Last WED. of month: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM (Fresh Express - pick up. No ID required)
MONTOURSVILLE:
Faith Church
700 Fairview Drive, Montoursville, PA
2nd THURS. of month: 3:00-5:00 PM, 4TH TUES. of month: 5:00-7:00 PM (Fresh Express: pickup - no ID required)
Montoursville Presbyterian Church
204 Tule Street, Montoursville, PA
** 24 hr blessing box outside the church.
MONTGOMERY:
Footprints Food Pantry
71 Bower Street Ext. Montgomery, PA
-2nd TH of month: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, 5:30-6:30 PM. 4TH TH of the month: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM (food boxes/additional food supplies)
AVIS:
New Love Center: Food Distribution
263 Henry Street, Avis, PA Call for monthly dates and times
MUNCY:
Son Light House:
130 Carpenter Street, Muncy, PA 17756.
W: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, TH: 4:00-6:30 PM. Call to confirm time/check Facebook (food boxes/additional food supplies)
JERSEY SHORE:
The New Love Center Café at Trinity Methodist Church:
1407 Allegheny Street, Jersey Shore, PA
M-F: Coffee and Snacks 8:30 AM, Lunch 11:00 AM12:30PM
Trinity Episcopal Church: Monthly Food Distribution:
229 South Broad Street, Jersey Shore, PA
Fridays 9:00 AM-12:00 PM &1:00-3:00 PM (food boxes/additional food supplies)
**also has 24 hr blessing box outside of the church
Trinity Episcopal Church:
176 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Jersey Shore, PA
2nd Sunday of the month Lunch: 12:00-1:00 PM
COGAN STATION:
Christian Church of Cogan Station:
5904 Lycoming Creek Road, Cogan Station, PA
Every 2nd WED. of the month: 3:00-4:00 PM (Fresh Express - Pick up. No ID required)
WILLIAMSPORT:
Antioch Baptist Church Pantry:
514 High Street, Williamsport, PA
M-TH: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM, F-S: 10:00-11:00 AM (food boxes)
* M-F: Breakfast 8:00-9:30 AM, Lunch 12:00-1:00 PM
Christ Episcopal Church:
426 Mulberry Street, Williamsport, PA
1st SAT. of the month Dinner 4:00-5:00 PM
***also has 24 hr Blessing Box outside of the church.
Christ Community Worship Center:
436 West Fourth St. Williamsport, PA
2nd Sat. of the month 9:00 AM-12:00 PM (food boxes/additional food supplies)
Diamond Street Christian Church:
822 Diamond St. Williamsport, PA
1st & 3rd Sunday of the month- 1:00-2:00 pm (food boxes/additional food supplies)
First Church:
601 Market Street, Williamsport, PA
Wednesdays: Doors open 4:30 PM, Dinner served at 5:00 PM ***also has 24 hr Blessing Box outside of the church.
Family Promise Food Pantry:
635 Hepburn Street, Williamsport, PA
M,W,TH 10:00 AM-3:00 PM, 1ST SAT. 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
(food boxes/additional food supplies)
Firetree Place:
600 Campbell Street, Williamsport, PA
Every 2nd,3rd,4th FRI. of month: 12:30-2:00 PM (Fresh Express pick up - no ID required)
Grab and Go Trinity Episcopal Church Williamsport:
844 West 4th Street, Williamsport, PA
Thursdays 4:00-5:00 PM
Newberry Church of Christ:
2101 Linn Street, Williamsport, PA
1st THUR. of month: 3:00-5:00 PM (Fresh Express pick up - No ID required)
New Covenant United Church of Christ:
202 East Third Street, Williamsport, PA
** has 24 hr blessing box outside of the church.
Redeemer Lutheran Church:
1101 Washington Blvd. Williamsport, PA
2nd Thursday of the month: Curbside dinner 5:00 PM
Sojourners Truth Ministries:
501 High Street, Williamsport, PA
Hot lunch to go bags- M-F 11:30 AM-12:30 PM, S 12:00-12:30 PM
Salvation Army:
457 Market Street, Williamsport, PA
W: 9:30 AM-12:00 PM & 1:00-3:30 PM, 3rd WED. of month: 6:00-8:00 PM (food boxes/additional food supplies)
South Williamsport United Methodist Church:
409 Main Street, South Williamsport, PA
**has 24 hr blessing box outside of the church
St. Ann’s Mary Carlucci Pantry:
1220 Northway Road, Williamsport, PA
3rd SAT. 10:00-11:00 AM, Alt. time by appt. (food boxes/additional food supplies)
St. John’s Newberry United Methodist Church:
2101 Newberry St. Williamsport, PA
**has 24 hr blessing box outside the church
St Joseph the Worker:
711 W Edwin St. Williamsport, PA
1st WED. of month: 6:00-7:00 PM (food boxes/additional food supplies)
St. Mark's Lutheran Church:
142 Market Street, Williamsport, PA
3rd Wednesday Lunch: 12:00-1:00 PM
Third Street Church:
931 East Third Street, Williamsport, PA
2nd MON. of month: 12:00-3:00 PM (Fresh Express pick up - No ID required)
United Churches of Lycoming County Food Pantry:
202 East Third Street, Williamsport, PA (Academy Street Entrance)
T 10:00-2:00 PM, TH 10:0012:00 PM, 1ST WED. of month 6:00-8:00 PM (food boxes/additional food supplies)
West End Christian Community Center:
901 Diamond Street, Williamsport, PA
Elder Share: Age 60+, 3rd WED. of month, Income Qualified (food boxes/additional food supplies) ALSO M,T,TH,F: Drinks and Danish: 9:00-10:30 AM, Lunch: 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
SCRANTON:
Friends of the Poor - Jackson Terrace
148 Meridian Ave. Scranton PA 18509
570-348-4429
Pantry: Monday - Friday 9-4 pm
Friends of the Poor - Valley View
950 Pear St Building 9, Scranton, PA 18505
570-348-3119
Mon, Tues, Wed, Friday 9:30 am -12:30 pm
Salvation Army - Scranton
500 S. Washington Ave. Scranton PA 18505
570-969-6399
Food Pantry Tues-Friday 9 am- 4 pm
Mobile Pantry 3rd Thursday 11 am-3 pm
St. Francis of Assisi Food Pantry
504 Penn Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
Pantry: Tues, Wed, Thurs 11 am- 2 pm
St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen
500 Penn Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
Lunch: Saturday & Sunday 11 am-12 pm
Dinner: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 5 pm-6 pm
United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA
410 Olive St. Scranton, PA 18509
570-343-8835
Pantry: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri -9 am-5 pm
Tuesday - 9 am-7 pm
Bread Basket - Elm Park
712 Linden St, Scranton, PA 18510
Pantry: Wed 10 am-12 pm
Catholic Social Services - Scranton
638 Hemlock St, Scranton, PA 18505
Pantry: Tues 12 pm- 4 pm
St. Paul's/St. Clare’s Food Pantry
2301 N Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18509
Pantry: Fridays (School year) 3-4:30 pm (Summer) 12 pm-1:30 pm
Bread Basket - Valhalla
2754 Jackson St. Scranton, PA 18504
Pantry: Fridays 11 am- 1 pm
Fraternite Notre Dame
420 Rover St Scranton, PA 18505
Pantry: Wednesday 11 am-2 pm
Friends of the Poor - Recovery Bank
120 Wyoming Ave 2nd Floor, Scranton, PA 18503
Every Thursday,12 pm - 4 pm
Friends of the Poor - The McAuley Center
430 Pittston Ave, Scranton PA
Pantry: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30 am-430pm
Bread Basket - EMbury United Methodist
942 S Main Ave, Scranton, PA 18504
Pantry: 3rd Saturday 1-3 pm
Community Health Hub/Wright Center Mobile Food Pantry
501 Washington St, Scranton, PA 18510
Mobile Pantry: 3rd Thursday 10 am- 2 pm
Better Tomorrows
100 Townhouse Blvd. Scranton PA 18505
Pantry: 3rd Friday of the month, 9:30 am- 12:30 pm
St Ann’s Food Pantry
1239 St. Ann's St., Scranton, PA 18504
Pantry: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month 7 pm-8:30 pm
Kinship Kitchen @ Court Street UMC
816 Court Street, Scranton, PA 18508
Meal Program: 3rd Thursday of the month, 4:30-6:30 pm
Friends of the Poor - Hilltop Manor
136 Belvedere Dr, Scranton, PA 18505
(In front of the gym)
Pantry: 3rd Thurs of the month 11 am-12:30 pm
Friends of the Poor - St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
232 Wyoming Ave, Scranton, PA 18503
Pantry: 3rd Tuesday 1 pm-2:30 pm
Friends of the Poor - Holy Rosary Center
311 W. Market St Scranton, PA 18505
3rd Thursday of the month 2 pm- 3 pm
Friends of the Poor - Marywood University Pacer Pantry
2300 Adams Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
*FOR STUDENTS, STAFF, and FACULTY ONLY - Contact Karen Rossmell at pacerpantry@marywood.edu
Friends of the Poor - Divine Mercy Parish
312 Davis Street, Scranton, PA 18505
1st Thursday of each month 2-3:30 pm
CARBONDALE:
Catholic Social Services: Carbondale
34 River St, Carbondale, PA 18407
Pantry: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 pm, 1-3:30 pm
Salvation Army: Carbondale
141 Salem Ave, Carbondale, PA 18407
Meal Program: 2nd Thursday of the month, 4 pm- 6 pm
Mainstream Revival Center
43 N. Church St. Carbondale, PA 18407
Pantry: 1st & 2nd Thursday of the month11 am-1 pm
Meals: Last 2 Wednesdays of the month at 12 pm
FLEETVILLE:
Northern Lackawanna Mobile Pantry
16032 SR 407 Benton Twp Community Center
Fleetville PA 18420
Mobile Pantry: 3rd Saturday of the month, 4 pm- 6 pm
MOSCOW:
North Pocono Food Pantry
921 Drinker Turnpike/Shoprite Plaza
Moscow PA 18444
Pantry: 1st Wednesday of the month, 5 pm-7 pm, Every Thursday, 11:30 am-1 pm
CLARKS SUMMIT:
First Presbyterian Church
300 School Street, Clarks Summit, PA 18411
Meal Program: 2nd Thursday of the month, 4 pm-6 pm
TAYLOR:
Taylor Community Library
710 S Main Street, Taylor, PA 18517
1st Wednesday of the month
*look up for time*
ARCHBALD:
Bread Basket - Archbald
411 Church St, Archbald, PA 18403
Pantry: Tuesday 10 am-12 pm
JESSUP:
Bread Basket - Jessup
316 First Ave, Jessup, PA 18434
Pantry: Wednesdays 3 pm-5 pm
OLYPHANT:
Rescue & Restore Church Mobile Pantry
122 Willow Ave, Olyphant, PA 18447
Pantry: 1st Monday of the month 12 pm-3 pm
DICKSON CITY:
Valley Village Volunteers
2 Eagle Lane, Dickson City, PA 18519
Pantry: Every other Saturday, 11 am-12 pm
DUNMORE:
St Joseph’s Center Baby Pantry
320 Blakely St, Dunmore, PA 18512
Baby Pantry: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
PECKVILLE:
Friends of the Poor - Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
1101 Willow Street, Peckville, PA 18434
2nd Wednesday of the month 1 pm- 2 pm
JERMYN:
Friends of the Poor - Saint James/Saint George Episcopal Church
398 Washington Ave, Jermyn, PA 18433
4th Wednesday of each month 1 pm-2 pm
I would LOVE for this resource page to include other cities and states. If you have resources to add to this page, please list them in the box below, and I will get them added! THANK YOU!!! - Jess