If you or someone you know needs food assistance in Clarion, Armstrong, or Jefferson Counties, local churches and community organizations are here to help. This directory provides a county-by-county list of food pantries offering groceries, emergency meals, and essential support to individuals and families in need. Please call ahead to confirm hours and eligibility requirements.

Clarion County

Clarion Area

Community Action, Inc. (Clarion County Food Pantry)
Address: 30A S. Sheridan Rd., Clarion, PA 16214
Phone: (814) 226-4785
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Notes: Serves Clarion County residents at or below 200 percent of poverty, supplemental emergency food once per month

Zion Baptist Church, TEFAP or State Food and Jesus Pantry
Address: 114 Zion Rd., Clarion, PA 16214
Schedule: Second Monday each month, sign up 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, distribution 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Notes: Registration required, eligibility at or below 150 percent of FPIG

First United Methodist Church, The Love Cupboard
Address: 600 Wood St., Clarion, PA 16214
Phone: (814) 226-6660, ask for Mary Jo
Schedule: Third Wednesday, 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Notes: Open to all Clarion County residents, one visit per household per month, bring ID, enter through parking lot large doors

First Baptist Church Food Pantry
Address: Main St. and 7th Ave., Clarion, PA 16214
Schedule: First and third Tuesdays, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Notes: No pre registration required

New Bethlehem

Redbank Valley Church Association (RVCA) Food Pantry
Address: 300 Broad St., New Bethlehem, PA 16242
Phones: (814) 367-3331
Schedule: Third Tuesday each month, 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Notes: Redbank Valley School District residents, at or below 150 percent of FPIG, eligible once per month

Sligo

Sligo Area Recreation Center, Food Assistance
Address: 448 Colerain St., PO Box 241, Sligo, PA 16255
Phone: (814) 745-2100
Hours: Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Fryburg

St. Michael Church, TEFAP or State Food and Parish Pantry
Address: 18765 Route 208, Fryburg, PA 16326
Phone: (814) 354-2467, contact Bernice Stauser
Schedule: Fourth Tuesday, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Notes: Held at the school across from the church, Clarion County residents, at or below 150 percent of FPIG, bring ID

Knox

Edenburg Presbyterian Church, Knox Caring Cupboard
Address: 405 Main St., Knox, PA 16232
Phone: (814) 797-1167
Schedule: Third Thursday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Notes: Keystone School District residents, pre registration preferred

Second Harvest Distribution, Knox
Location: Major Brand Tires parking lot, Knox, PA
Schedule: Fourth Thursday each month
Notes: Clarion County residents only

Rimersburg

Rimersburg United Methodist Church, Share and Care Food Bank
Location: Rimersburg, PA 16248
Contact: Judy Hiles, (814) 473-4024
Schedule: Third Wednesday, 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Notes: Union School District residents, holiday baskets for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter

Community Action, Inc. Outreach at Eccles Lesher Library
Location: Rimersburg, PA 16248
Schedule: Second Monday, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Notes: Clarion County residents at or below 200 percent of FPIG

Strattanville

Strattanville United Methodist Church Food Pantry
Distribution site: Strattanville Fire Hall, 401 Washington St., Strattanville, PA 16258
Phone: (814) 764-3332
Notes: Call ahead to register, hours vary

Perry Township

Park Hill Church of God Food Bank
Address: 3314 Lime Plant Rd., Parker, PA 16049
Phones: (814) 358-2470 or (724) 399-2053, ask for Katherine Caldwell
Schedule: Third Tuesday, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Notes: Perry Township residents only

Tionesta, West Forest Area

Tionesta Presbyterian Church Food Bank
Location: Tionesta, PA 16353
Contact: Jim, (814) 755-3672
Notes: West Forest area residents, proof of residency required, emergency food 1 to 2 times per year, referral required from pastor or DPW

Armstrong County

Armstrong County Community Action Partnership (ACCAP) Food Bank
Address: 326 S. Water St., Suite 1, Kittanning, PA 16201
Phone: (724) 548-3408, Option 5
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Notes: ACCAP coordinates a network of 16 pantry sites across Armstrong County and connects residents to the nearest location

Kittanning Salvation Army, Worship and Service Center
Address: 205 S. Jefferson St., Kittanning, PA 16201
Phone: (724) 543-6622
Hours: Monday to Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Notes: Emergency food pantry through Social Services

Perry Township Food Bank, Park Hill Church of God
Address: 3314 Lime Plant Rd., Parker, PA 16049
Phone: (814) 358-2470
Schedule: Third Tuesday, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Notes: Perry Township residents

East Brady Area Pantry, Brady’s Bend Township Building
Address: 1004 PA 68, East Brady, PA 16028
Schedule: Last Tuesday, typically 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Worthington Food Bank, Worthington Presbyterian Church
Address: 197 Linton Rd, Worthington, PA 16262
Phone: (724) 297-3820

Additional ACCAP network sites
ACCAP’s 16 pantry locations include towns served in: Adrian, Apollo, East Brady, Elderton, Freeport, Ford City, Kittanning, Leechburg, Mayport, McGrann, Parker, Rural Valley, Templeton, and Worthington. For the most up to date distribution addresses and times, call ACCAP at the number above to be routed to your specific community pantry.

Jefferson County

Brookville Area Food Pantry
Address: 142 Allegheny Blvd., Brookville, PA 15825
Phone: (814) 849-0818
Hours: Thursdays, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

DuBois Area Food Pantry
Address: 228 1st St., Du Bois, PA 15801
Phone: (814) 913-2100
Notes: Open several Thursdays per month, call for schedule

Punxsutawney Cross Town Ministries Food Pantry
Location: Woodland Ave UMC, 201 Woodland Ave, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Phone: (814) 938-4030
Schedule: Third Monday, distribution starts 5:00 PM, drive thru format

Trinity Food Pantry
Address: 24 Saddle Club Rd., Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Phone: (814) 938-8561
Notes: Serves elderly and homebound in Punxsutawney School District, by appointment only

Helping Hands Food Pantry, Reynoldsville Community Food Pantry
Address: 329 Jackson St., Reynoldsville, PA 15851
Phone: (814) 653-2972
Hours: First three weeks each month, Monday and Wednesday 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Friday 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM, first Saturday 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Notes: Serves Reynoldsville and Sykesville residents

Salvation Army, Punxsutawney Worship and Service Center
Address: 229 W. Mahoning St., Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Phone: (814) 938-5530
Hours: Monday to Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

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