CENTRAL PA FOOD BANK (Open to Everyone)
(Will be referred to specific locations based on residency)
Hours: NOT 24/7 for referrals; Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm, closes at 3 on Fridays during the summer
Location: Varies (Call for a referral)
Contact: 717-564-1700
| Services | Documentation | Interpretation | Screening Process |
| Emergency: Call the number and someone will refer caller to a nearby pantry in their county |
Yes: based on pantry the caller is referred to | No | Yes: varies based on where they are referred |
ALLISON HILL COMMUNITY MINISTRY FOOD PANTRY (Open to residents who live in 17104 zip code)
Hours: Tues And Thurs 1-2pm
Location: 1508 Derry St., Harrisburg PA (Derry St. United Methodist Church)
Contact: 717-233-6441
| Services | Documentation | Interpretation | Screening Process |
| Food bank | Yes: I.D. needed | Call to inquire | Call 717-238-2030 |
BETHANY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE FOOD PANTRY (Open to residents who live in 17112 zip code)
Hours: 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month 10am-12pm
Location: 1605 Parkway West, Harrisburg, PA
Contact: 717-545-1633
| Services | Documentation | Interpretation | Screening Process |
| Food is distributed twice per month, on the first and third Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. |
Yes: Will ask for I.D. to verify that they live in 17112 zip code | Yes: only Spanish |
The first time you come, you will need to fill out the required paperwork and provide a valid form of identification |
CHRISTIAN LIFE ASSEMBLY FOOD BANK (Open to Cumberland county residents only)
Location: 2645 Lisburn Rd. Camp Hill, PA 17011
Contact: 717-540-1680
| Services | Documentation | Interpretation | Screening Process |
| Provides a supply of groceries |
Yes: Provide verification of residency in Cumberland county |
*Call to inquire, but assume no | Must be a Cumberland county resident (provide bill or address to verify) |
THE CROSSPOINT FOOD PANTRY (Open to adult residents within the following zip codes only: 17111, 17103, 17109)
Hours: 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month 11:30am-1:30pm
(Doors open at 8:30am-9:15am for the lottery with a first come, first served policy; must stay on the premises for lottery; can come after lottery)
Location: 6570 Mifflin Ave., Harrisburg PA
Contact: 717-580-1048
| Services | Documentation | Interpretation | Screening Process |
| Food supplies and provides medical cards for kids |
Yes: Verify residency in specific zip codes: 17111, 17103, 17109 | No | Bring an I.D. or bill with address; will need to complete paperwork |
THE CUPBOARD AT CALVARY (Open to residents in the following zip codes only: 17109, 17111, and 17112)
Hours: 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 4:30pm-6pm
Location: 4700 Locust Lane, Harrisburg PA (Calvary United Methodist Church)
Contact: 717-545-0021
| Services | Documentation | Interpretation | Screening Process |
| Food Assistance | Yes: Photo I.D. | No organized interpretation services | Verify residency |
ECUMENICAL FOOD PANTRY (Open to Everyone)
Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9:30am-12pm & 12:30pm-2pm; Wed 9:30am-11:30am
Location: 901 N. Sixth St., Harrisburg, PA 17102 (Messiah Lutheran Church)
Contact: 717-233-6889
| Services | Documentation | Interpretation | Screening Process |
| Food Assistance |
Yes: I.D. and social security number verification |
No (occasionally Spanish) |
Need a voucher |
FOOD STAMPS HOTLINE (Open to those who qualify)
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm
Contact: Department of Human Services Helpline 1-800-692-7462
| Services | Documentation | Interpretation | Screening Process |
| Call for info. | Call for info. | Call for info. | Call for info. |
GREATER ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH (Open to residents with the zip code: 17109)
Hours: 3rd Monday of the month from 5pm-7pm
Location: 212 N. Progress Ave., Harrisburg, PA
Contact: 717-541-0388 (Extension 52)
| Services | Documentation | Interpretation | Screening Process |
| Food Assistance | Provide proof of residence within the 17109 zip code |
No | Call the phone number and leave a message with name, phone number, and number of people in the family |
HARRISBURG BRETHREN IN CHRIST FOOD PANTRY (Open to Everyone)
Hours: 2nd Thursday of the month from 1pm-2pm and 4th Thursday from 4pm-6pm
Location: 2217 Derry St., Harrisburg, PA
Contact: 717-561-2170
| Services | Documentation | Interpretation | Screening Process |
| Provided food during visit. Will sign in and be given a number. When the number is called, individual will choose food from a “menu” | No | No | Will need to fill out 1-2 forms with basic information (general income, location, etc.) |
HARRISBURG FOOD MINISTRY (Open to those who qualify based on income and live within a Harrisburg zip code)
Please note that the location changes depending on the day
Hours: Wed & Fri 11am-12pm
Location: Wed – 1721 N. Fifth St., Harrisburg, PA; Fri – 219 Hummel St., Harrisburg, PA
Contact: 717-761-2933
| Services | Documentation | Interpretation | Screening Process |
| Visit process:
Given a ticket; sign in; fill out paperwork (they will notify you if you aren’t in the correct zip code, however, they will not deny you food) |
Photo I.D. | No | Yes: sign up during first visit |
HERSHEY FOOD BANK (Open to residents with the following zip code: 17033)
Hours: 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 9am-11:30am & 5pm-7pm;
3rd Wed of the month from 9am-11:30am
Location: 120 E. Derry Rd., Hershey PA
Contact: 717-520-3143
| Services | Documentation | Interpretation | Screening Process |
| Food services for people in the 17033 zip code. | Provide proof of 17033 zip code residency |
No | Yes: make an appointment to fill out a registration form |
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE CENTER (Open to Everyone)
Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs, 10am-2pm
Location: 21 S. River St., Harrisburg PA
Contact: 717-236-1523
| Services | Documentation | Interpretation | Screening Process |
| Food Assistance | Yes: I.D. | Yes | Yes: intake form required from the Central PA Food Bank |
KINGDOM EMBASSY FOOD PANTRY (Open to clients in the following zip code: 17110)
Hours: Every other Friday from 6pm-7pm
Location: 2111 N. 4th St. Harrisburg, PA
Contact: 717-236-8600
| Services | Documentation | Interpretation | Screening Process |
| Food Assistance for those in the 17110 zip code | Yes: photo I.D.; Address for proof of residence in 17110 zip code; social security number |
Yes: Spanish interpreter |
Yes: Will check for address on I.D. |
OUR LADY OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT FOOD PANTRY (Open to those within the following zip code: 17102 and 17110)
Hours: Tues 10am-1pm
Location: 2121 N. Third St., Harrisburg, PA
Contact: 717-233-1014
| Services | Documentation | Interpretation | Screening Process |
| Food Assistance
PLEASE NOTE THAT CLIENTS ARE LIMITED TO ONE VISIT A MONTH |
Yes: photo I.D. | No | No, but need a letter/form with address to verify zip code |
SALVATION ARMY (Open to those who qualify)
Hours: By appointment (call to schedule)
Location: 1122 Green St., Harrisburg PA
Contact: 717-233-6755
| Services | Documentation | Interpretation | Screening Process |
| Food Assistance for those who qualify |
Yes: photo I.D., proof of last 12 months of income, proof of residency (i.e. lease, current utility bill, letter from government agency) for intake interview; residency letter from an agency can be used for those living in a shelter or transitional housing |
N/A | Yes: Provide proper documentation during initial visit to verify qualifications |
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI FOOD BANK (Open to the following zip codes: 17103 and 17104)
Hours: Sat 9:30-10:30am
Location: 1459 Zarker St., Harrisburg, PA
Contact: 717-232-1003
| Services | Documentation | Interpretation | Screening Process |
| Food assistance to those in the 17103 and 17104 zip codes | Yes: must show proof of residency (address/ government I.D.) |
Yes: there is one bilingual Spanish employee*Best to bring your interpreter |
Yes: Bring I.D. for yourself and everyone living with you, as well as, a utility bill |