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Food banks, soup kitchens and free food pantries in Pennsylvania.
People in need of help can turn to free food banks, charity run soup kitchens and local food pantries in Pennsylvania. Dozens of distribution centers, which are listed below, operate across the state. The food banks will provide struggling people free groceries, hot meals, produce and other support. Find a list of free food banks that may be near you in PA below, with contact information and links to local resources too.
These pantries are often run by non-profit organizations including churches, faith based groups and other charities. Some locations also have free pet food banks or serve meals (dinner, breakfast, etc.) from an on site soup kitchen. Many of them also partner with the Hunger Free Pennsylvania (HFPA) as well as Feeding America to help feed the working poor and people in need.
In addition to passing out a free box of shelf stable or fresh food, many locations help people apply for government food assistance programs including SNAP, CSFP government commodities for seniors, WIC and more. Read more about EBT restaurants near you. Or a food bank in PA provides seasonal support in addition, for example this may be Thanksgiving and Christmas meals or food for kids during the summer.
List of Pennsylvania local emergency food pantries by town and county
In addition to the centers listed at the bottom of this page, there are numerous pantries that focus on specific towns, cities, and counties - select your county / area below. The locations can be at churches, non-profits, or other local organizations. Or continue to scroll down for more resources.
Allegheny County including Pittsburgh
Beaver County
Berks County
Bucks County
Butler County
Cambria County
Chester County
Crawford County
Cumberland County
Dauphin County
Delaware County
Erie County
Fayette County
Indiana County
Lackawanna County
Lancaster County
Lehigh County including Allentown food banks
Luzerne County
Lycoming County
Monroe County
Montgomery County
Northampton County
Philadelphia
Schuylkill County
Westmoreland County
York County
Regional free food distribution centers and drive thru pantries in PA
Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that collects and distributes food and groceries. They work with partners including hundreds of charities, churches that are based locally and non-profits that operates in 11 counties in southwestern Pennsylvania. Through special events, fund raising, donations, agreements with local charities and community partnerships, the Food Bank helps feed seniors, the low-income, and others.
- Through outlets such as local soup kitchens, food pantries, and shelters, items are provided to the homeless and low income. The Food Bank also supports after school programs, senior high rises, MH-MR drop-in centers, regional food banks, Meals on Wheels, as well as community centers that give out free food in your area. In total, this particular Food Bank currently distributes tens of millions of pounds of food per year. The counties supported include Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Somerset, as well as Washington County PA.
Both fresh and non-perishable items are offered. Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is a member of Feeding America (formerly America's Second Harvest). The address is 1 North Linden Street, Duquesne, PA 15110. Call 412.460.3663.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania is a coalition/network of local pantries and organizations that help people get food. It works across the Commonwealth and covers all 67 counties. It coordinates large, statewide programs, give referrals and helps people get assistance. There is the Senior Food Box program, WIC vouchers and more, with details here https://www.hungerfreepa.org/members.
Philabundance, sometimes called the Feeding America Greater Philadelphia Community Food Bank, is based at 1 3616 S. Galloway Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148. Provides assistance to all of the Philly area. The sites works with churches and charities in the region. There are free food banks that operate in the city and suburbs. Or get a meal from a soup kitchen, home delivery for seniors and other support.
- The main assistance programs in the Philadelphia area range from Kids Cafe to Pet Pantry as well as SNAP Outreach. There will be cereal, dairy, snacks for students, hygiene supplies and other goods. The Feeding America distribution center covers Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Salem, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, as well as the city and county of Philadelphia. Call 215.339.0900.
Westmoreland County Food Bank Incorporated is part of Feeding America. The non-profit is at 100 Devonshire Dr., Delmont, Pennsylvania, 15626. The Westmoreland County Food Bank is a privately run, not-for-profit organization that supplies free food and groceries to hungry people and families. The distribution occurs through a network of assistance programs in Westmoreland County. They only cover only the one county. Get groceries, holiday food boxes, baby formula and non-perishable food. Call (724) 468-8660
Feeding America has details on additional locations of Pennsylvania free food banks. To locate other pantries or local soup kitchens in Pennsylvania, people use the link at https://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/pennsylvania. Fruits, vegetables, baby formula, and bread are just some examples of items provides. Get information on other centers, charities and non-profit distribution centers including Feeding America in PA that may be near you. The locations will provide free groceries, perishable items, and other aid.
 Central Pennsylvania Food Bank provides free groceries, information on benefits including senior commodities or SNAP and more to as many as 20 counties. The non-profit helps families in Adams, Bedford, Blair, Bradford, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, as well as Franklin County PA. Or low-income and working poor families in Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Potter, Snyder, Sullivan, Tioga, Union, as well as York County can also get help.
- Provides free food, fruits, rice, meats, and other social services. Can also direct people to local clothing closets and thrift stores for personal hygiene items, pots or pans for a kitchen as well as additional support - even including free kitchen appliances. The goal is to help feed seniors, kids, and the unemployed (among others) in their area. Location of food bank is 3908 Corey Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109-5929. Phone: (717) 564-1700. There is also a center in Williamsport PA, and call 570.321.8023.
The government Food Resources hub is a statewide service. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture points residents to statewide places that provide food help. The website ( https://www.pa.gov/agencies/pda/food/food-assistance/food-security-in-pennsylvania/food-resources-for-pennsylvanians) will help people find local pantries, school meal application sits, senior programs such as meals on wheels and also places that take farmers’ market vouchers.
Greater Washington County Food Bank is based at 1020 Route 519, Eighty Four Pennsylvania, 15330. Phone number - (724) 229-8175. The Food Bank warehouse stores a wide variety of groceries, free canned items and other types of non-perishable foods for qualified people as well as kids, adults and families in poverty. The warehouse has goods that are purchased from both state and federal government programs and used specifically for distribution to the pantries.
- In addition, donated goods are available for Emergency boxes. These are generally available to pantries to supplement the other food programs as well available to registered non-profit organizations, churches and local charities. The boxes are offered for free or some people can purchase at a low per-unit cost. Supplemental foods are acquired through donations and from companies such as Nabisco, America's Second Harvest, and through the Fall Food Drive. For information, dial (724) 229-8175.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania works with charities, churches and soup kitchens to provide free groceries, food boxes and meals. There is also information on USDA commodities, Meals on Wheels and applications to cash aid or EBT cards.
- Partners with churches and regional food pantries. Together they help thousands of people per year. Also learn about other assistance such as school lunches, WIC, and emergency food boxes. Clothing, free Thanksgiving and Christmas meals and much more is available as well. The region supported is Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Forest, Jefferson, Mc Kean, Venango, as well as the county of Warren. Address is 1507 Grimm Drive, Erie, PA 16501. Call 814.459.3663
H & J Weinberg Northeast Pennsylvania Regional Food Bank helps families in the counties of Lackawanna, Luzerne, Susquehanna, as well as Wyoming. Programs include Fresh Produce for kids or seniors, cooking classes, Senior Box Program (CSFP), Weekend Backpacks for kids and more. There are also partnerships with localk free, emergency food pantries to giveaway boxes of groceries. The main center is at 185 Research Drive, Pittston, PA 18640. Call 570.826.0510
PA 211 lists a wide variety of assistance programs, whether for paying bills (including groceries) or food distribution sites. Residents can dial 211 or search the site here https://www.pa211.org/food-resources/. As there is information on government benefits that help feed people living in poverty, lists of emergency food pantries and other resources.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania is for families and people with no money in Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, Pike, or Wayne. Everything from Ensure for senior citizens to free baby formula, applications to SNAP food stamps and other support is offered. The address is 6969 Silver Crest Road, Nazareth, PA 18064. Call 610.434.0875
Helping Harvest is for the region of Berks as well as Schuylkill County. Everything from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applications to Nutrition Education, Cooking or Shopping classes and free, emergency food baskets are passed out. There are year round and seasonal programs too. The address is 117 Morgan Drive, Reading, PA 19608. Call 610.926.5802.
Sharing Excess is a statewide produce and grocery rescue that runs pop-up pantries and distribution centers in PA. The non-profit also partners with food banks and community sites, including in Philadelphia and other cities. Locate active distribution listings: https://www.sharingexcess.com/find-food.
Food Bank - State College focuses on students in the area, with some residents also able to use the center. The location is 169 Gerald St, State College, PA 16801. Call (814) 234-2310. Can offer holiday meals and baskets too around Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. This is in addition to surplus, donated USDA or charitable food.
Community Food Warehouse of Mercer County is at 109 S Sharpsville Avenue, Sharon, PA 16146. Call 724.981.0353. They are part of the non-profit Feeding America network. Apply for SNAP, get free food or other benefits in PA.
York County Food Bank is for the entire county. Pantry address is 15 Marianne Drive, York, PA 17406. Phone: (717) 846-6435. Some of the assistance offered includes holiday meals, including Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. The non-profit can refer families in need to local charities. Call them to find where to get free meals, groceries, and other aid from in the region.
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