FOOD ASSISTANCE NEAR YOU

At STAR Community Health, we believe everyone deserves access to nutritious food. Whether you’re experiencing a temporary hardship or need ongoing assistance, we want to connect you with the support you and your family need. We’ve pulled together a list of resources available to you—many of which are close to home. Check out their websites for detailed information on how they can help.

LEHIGH VALLEY FOOD BANKS, PANTRIES AND PROGRAMS

Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank

Who they serve: Residents of Lehigh County

Good to know: You must bring a photo ID and proof of address (such as a bill)

Address: 417 North 14th St., Allentown, PA 18102

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 am-11:30 am; Thursday 3:30 pm-5:30 pm

Website: https://allentownfoodbank.org/how-to-get-food/

Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley Food Pantry Program

Who they serve: Low-income residents of Northampton County

Address: 520 E 4th St., Bethlehem, PA, 18015

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 am-3:30 pm by appointment only

Website: https://www.hclv.org/food-pantry-program/

Jewish Family Service of the Lehigh Valley – Community Food Pantry

Who they serve: Residents with an 18104 zip code; you do not need to be Jewish

Address: 2004 W Allen St. Allentown, PA 18104

Hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 10 am-1 pm by appointment only

Website: https://jfslv.org/food-pantry/

Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) Food Pantry

Who they serve: LCCC students, staff and faculty

Good to know: Available at the Schnecksville (main) campus, Allentown’s Donley Center and the Tamaqua campus

Hours: Vary by semester

Website: https://www.lccc.edu/student-experience/student-services/cougar-cabinet-food-pantry-community-resources/

Meals on Wheels

Who they serve: Seniors and those with disabilities

Good to know: Meals are delivered straight to your doorstep

Hours: Meal delivery is available Monday – Friday.

Website: https://mowglv.org/meals/

Penn State Lehigh Valley – LionShare Pantry

Who they serve: Current Penn State Lehigh Valley students

Good to know: Students must fill out an application form each time they want to participate

Hours: Thursdays, 12 pm – 2 pm

Website: https://lehighvalley.psu.edu/student-life/lionshare-food-pantry/form/lionshare-intake-form

Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania

Who they serve: Residents of Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne counties

Good to know: Visit their website to find a food pantry near you

Website: https://shfblv.org/find-food/

PENNSYLVANIA STATE RESOURCES

Farmers Market Nutrition Program

Details: Provides Women, Infants and Children (WIC) recipients and low-income seniors with fresh, nutritious, locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs from approved farmers in Pennsylvania

Website: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/pda/food/food-assistance/farmers-market-nutrition-programs.html

PA 211

Details: Provides live, free assistance with food resources

Website: https://www.pa211.org/advocacy-impact/

Share Food Program

Details: Distributes food monthly through pantries, mobile drives and more

Website: https://www.sharefoodprogram.org/find-food/

Statewide Food Banks Network

Details: Find food banks, including Helping Harvest (Berks/Schuylkill counties), that are available in your area

Website: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/ending-hunger/food-pantries.html

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP)

Details: Provides access to quality nutrition and helps people in eligible low-income households afford healthy food through monthly benefits