99 Matching Service Providers
Salvation Army - Steel Valley Worship and Service Center
Steel Valley Worship and Service Center
Provides emergency assistance for people in crisis. Offers supportive care, home visits, food and clothing. Referrals made for assistance not offered at facility. Seasonal assistance includes: Back-to-School and Project Bundle-Up where funds are available. Call for holiday programs (toys and food).
104 East 9th Avenue
Homestead, PA 15120
Eligibility: Residents of service area. Income and other requirements may apply; call for details.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Tiger Pause Youth Ministry
Beaver Falls - After-School Program
Provides homework help from trained tutors, served a nutritious meal, participate in Bible studies and enjoy recreational activities. Tiger Pause maintains six after-school sites in Beaver Falls, serving approximately 150 students each day. Two centers operate four days a week and the other four run three days a week.
716 10th Street
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
Eligibility: Must be a resident of Beaver Falls or Midcrest Homes in Midland to be eligible for after-school programs.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 3:30pm to 6:00pm
Trails Ministries
Beaver Falls - Youth TRAILS
Provides after school tutoring, meals, enrichment activities and field trips. TRAILS also has an eight week summer day camp.
918 7th Avenue
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm
The Brashear Association
Brashear CARES Community Center - Brashear Kids - After School Programming and Summer Camp
Offers after school programming for children and youth (grades K through 12). Services include meals, tutoring, and enrichment activities.
320 Brownsville Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
Eligibility: Students in grades K to 8 who reside within the service area.
Hours: Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm After School
Program Hours: Monday through Friday, 3:30pm to 6:00pm Summer Camp
Program Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00pm to 4:00pm
Brookline Teen Outreach Center
After School Snack and Nightly Dinner
Offers after school snacks and nightly dinner for youth. Youth are also able to assist in cooking and meal preparation on Fridays.
520 Brookline Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
Eligibility: Services are available to children ages 10 to 18.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Neighborhood Resilience Project
Main Office, Hill District - Backpack Feeding Program (Weekend Meals for Children)
Provides weekend meals for children/youth in need. Each participant receives six meals each weekend.
2038 Bedford Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Eligibility: Serves school age children and youth; additional eligibility requirements
apply.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:30am to 4:30pm.
Casa San Jose
Pittsburgh - Campamento Sonrisa
Provides a summer camp for elementary and middle school students that includes educational activities, outdoor exploration, field trips, and sports. Campers are provided nutritious meals which include refreshments, breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
2116 Broadway Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
Eligibility: Latino children ages 7 to 14.
Hours: Varies by program; call for details.
The Doorway
Pittsburgh - General Information
Provides assessment for substance abuse, and referrals for housing, employment, education, and drug/alcohol rehabilitation. Will provide a meal and box of groceries for those in need. Rec Center for youth provides a safe space for fun and offers snacks and meals. In conjunction with local law enforcement authorities, provides a location where offenders, both youth and adults, can work off court assigned community service hours.
10 California Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
Eligibility: Youth and adults who are runaways, homeless, addicted, incarcerated or
recently released, or otherwise at risk or are in crisis.
Hours: Monday, 11:00am to 8:00pm; Tuesday and Friday, 11:00am to 10:00pm;
Thursday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Family Resources
Beverly Jewel Wall Lovelace (BJWL) Children's Program
Provides an Out-of-School Time Program in eight low income housing communities. Offers free social and emotional learning (SEL) programming, field trips, and other opportunities for children from kindergarten to 17 years old.

During program hours, we provide a snack and full meal to children enrolled in the program and children who live in the communities we serve as well. During the summer, we are open five days a week, from 9am-4pm, and provide similar programming and two meals.
1425 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Eligibility: Children in Kindergarten through age 17. Must reside in public housing
communities or within a 2 mile radius.
Hours: During the School Year: Monday through Friday, 2:30pm to 6:30pm. Summer:
Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Salvation Army - Kittanning Worship and Service Center
Material and Financial Assistance
Emergency Assistance for financially struggling individuals and families in crisis seeking assistance for such things as food, clothing, rent, household utility expenses and similar miscellaneous living needs. Referrals made for assistance not offered at facility. May also offer seasonal assistance, such as school supplies, winter coats, and holiday toys or food where funds are available.

Also offered at this location is The Salvation Army Bridging the Gap program - a juvenile prevention and/or intervention program that focuses on educating, motivating, and supporting youth and families. Candidates for this program are males and females, ages 12-17, who are having truancy, or behavioral issues. Provides a 12 week life-changing experience that will inspire participants to make positive changed within their lives. The program also introduces different educational, social, health and career resources available within the participantâs community.

A Back 2 Work Gear program is also offered for individuals
205 South Jefferson Street
Kittanning, PA 16201
Eligibility: Low income
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 3:00pm
Grapevine Center
Drop In Center - Drop-In Center
Provides support for individuals with mental illnesses and/or substance abuse issues.

Services include meals, social activities, educational programs, help finding accommodation and work, and access to showers, telephones, and computers; some transportation is available.
140 North Elm Street
Suite B
Butler, PA 16001
Eligibility: Adults age 18 and older with mental health or substance use issues.
Hours: Everyday 9am to 5pm except for major holidays
Salvation Army - Butler Worship and Service Center
Butler - Food and Financial Assistance
Provdies Emergency Assistance for financially struggling individuals and families in crisis seeking assistance for such things as food, clothing, shelter, rent, household utility expenses and similar miscellaneous living needs. May also offer seasonal assistance, such as Back-to-School and Project Bundle-Up where funds are available. Call for holiday programs (toys and food).
313 West Cunningham Street
Butler, PA 16001
Eligibility: Low income
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 2:00pm; Soup Kitchen: Monday through
Friday, 11:30am to 12:30pm
United Way of Mercer County
Hermitage - Success by Six
Provides academic instruction for at-risk preschoolers. The program includes 135 hours of instruction from a Head Start instructor and a district teacher, socialization, and learning skills development. Meals are served each class day and transportation provided to and from school.
493 South Hermitage Road
Hermitage, PA 16148
Eligibility: Serves at-risk preschoolers in the school districts of Brookfield,
Farrell, Greenville, Grove City, Hermitage, Mercer, Reynolds, Sharon,
Sharpsville, and West Middlesex.
Hours: Irregular - call for details.
East End United Community Center
Administrative Office, Uniontown - Child and Adult Care Food Program
Provides meals through Daycare, Pre-school, Afterschool Program as well as to any at-risk youth who attends the Center for any reason. The intent of the program is to improve the diets of children and adults and to develop healthful eating habits through the service of nutritious meals and the provision of nutrition education activities.
150 Coolspring Street
Uniontown, PA 15401
Eligibility: Call for information
Hours: Irregular - call for details
Carbon and Schuylkill SHINE After-School Program
Jim Thorpe - Afterschool Program
Afterschool program for children K – 12 at school centers throughout Carbon and Schuylkill Counties. Students are referred primarily for academic purposes. Educational programs, including homework assistance and STEAM-focused projects, are taught and a hot meal is served. Also offers summer programs.
410 Center Avenue
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Eligibility: Students within school districts, K-12, who have been referred by a
teacher and/or guidance counselors. Kindergarten students may also be
referred by community programs, where appropriate.
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Office: 8:00am to 5:30pm
Philadelphia Housing Authority
Philadelphia - Summer Food Service Program
Povides meals for children who normally receive subsidized meals from their school. Located at 18 various PHA community centers around Philadelphia, SFSP serves two healthy meals a day-either breakfast or snack and a hot lunch while school is out.
2013 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19121
Eligibility: Residents of Philadelphia Housing Authority.
Hours: Administrative Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm. Program
hours vary, call for information.
Job Corps - Philadelphia Regional Office
Philadelphia Job Corps - Career Development Services
Offers career development and training services to low-income youth to help prepare them for successful careers. Program offers distance learning as well as limited residential options, meals, health care, school supplies, and community support.
2810 South 20th Street, Building 12
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Eligibility: Youth from age 16 to age 24 who meet low-income guidelines.
Hours: Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, The
University of Pennsylvania Hospital / Health System - ASPIRE Program
Offers an enrichment program on careers in the nursing profession for high school juniors in Philadelphia. Enrichment sessions meet during second half of junior year and include meals and transit passes. Invites students who complete junior year back for senior year. Pays $500 stipend for each completed year. Offers scholarship opportunity to study nursing at La Salle University to seniors who complete the program. Provides access to a variety of academic, financial, peer, and social supports.
3400 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Eligibility: Students in the 11th grade (junior year) who attend high school in Philadelphia with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale; US citizen, non-citizen national, or legal permanent resident; Household demonstrates financial need
Hours: Application Period: September 1, 2023, to November 13, 2023;
Weekly Enrichment Sessions: Saturday, 9:00am to 4:00pm, February 3, 2024, through April 13, 2024
YWCA Lancaster
School Age Child Care _ Summer Camp
Summer Day Camp: State licensed care for children enrolled in city and county public, private or parochial schools. Provides age appropriate activities, meals and snacks. Weekly field trips.

Summer Camp program locations:
YWCA, 110 N Lime Street, Lancaster
Penn Manor School District
110 North Lime Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
Eligibility: Students kindergarten through12 years old
Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:30am to 6:00pm
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona
Altoona - Dietitians/Nutritionists
Individuals who plan food and nutrition programs and supervise the preparation and serving of meals. They help to prevent and treat illnesses by promoting healthy eating habits and recommending dietary modifications such as the use of less salt for those with high blood pressure or the reduction of fat and sugar intake for those who are overweight. Dietitians manage food service systems for institutions such as hospitals and schools; provide dietetic and nutritional services for individuals served by public health clinics, home health agencies, health maintenance organizations or their own private practice; promote sound eating habits through education; and conduct research.
2005 Valley View Boulevard
Altoona, PA 16602
Hours: Visiting Hours: Saturday through Sunday, 11:00am to 8:00pm
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona
Altoona - Encompass Health Dietitians/Nutritionists
Individuals who plan food and nutrition programs and supervise the preparation and serving of meals. They help to prevent and treat illnesses by promoting healthy eating habits and recommending dietary modifications such as the use of less salt for those with high blood pressure or the reduction of fat and sugar intake for those who are overweight. Dietitians manage food service systems for institutions such as hospitals and schools; provide dietetic and nutritional services for individuals served by public health clinics, home health agencies, health maintenance organizations or their own private practice; promote sound eating habits through education; and conduct research.
2005 Valley View Boulevard
Altoona, PA 16602
Hours: Visiting hours are everyday from 11 a.m. â 8 p.m.
Child Hunger Outreach Partners
Towanda - Child Hunger Outreach Partners
Provides food programs such as, Pop up Pantries, in-school self-served pantry, student backpack program and summer feeding programs.
2 Elizabeth Street
Towanda, PA 18848
Eligibility: Students 8 to 17 years old. No income restrictions.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 2:00pm
Reading School District
Reading School District Summer Feeding Program
Offers summer feeding Monday through Thursdays at all elementary schools, plus participating middle schools and high schools, and mobile sites at Jamestown and Oakbrook. Serves breakfast and lunch. Meals are not available on weekends.
Program starts June 20, 2023 and ends July 13, 2023. RKAA City Line continues till August 30, 2023. Oakbrook at Berks Community Pavillion continues to serve till July 27, 2023.
800 Washington Street
Reading, PA 19601
Eligibility: All Reading children ages 18 and younger as well as special needs ages 21
and younger
Hours: Breakfast: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 9:00am
Lunch: 12nnon
(No meals July 4 or 5)
Greater Valley YMCA
Easton Area Neighborhood Center - Free Grab and Go Meal
Free Grab and Go Meal for all community members ages 18 and under. Membership not required.
902 Philadelphia Road
Easton, PA 18042
Eligibility: Ages 18 and under
Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Greater Valley YMCA
Allentown YMCA - Before/After School Enrichment
**NOTES**
Temporarily inactive due to the pandemic.

Before/After School Enrichment Program is available for children in grades 1-5, Monday through Friday. Available 6:30am to 6:00pm at YMCA branch in Allentown School District. Program is school-based in the East Penn and Parkland School Districts and is available 7:00am to 6:00pm. Full-time and part-time options are available. Registration required. Fees vary.

Provides free access to healthy snacks and meals.
425 South 15th Street
Allentown, PA 18102
Eligibility: All are welcome
Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 6:00pm
United States Department of Agriculture
Community Meals
Operates a Meals For Kids program ensuring that children have access to nutritious meals while schools are closed due to COVID-19.
1400 Independence Avenue Southwest
Washington, DC 20250
Eligibility: Children and/or adolescents
Hours: Call for information
Huntingdon County Child and Adult Development Corporation
First Choice Child Care
Provides a place to stimulate the development of children, nutritious meals, features safe indoor and outdoor environments for children, including resilient surfacing on the playgrounds and fun learning activities. Offers a before/after school program during the school year and a summer recreation program during the summer for school-age children.
52 Juniata Avenue
Huntingdon, PA 16652
Eligibility: Children from the ages of 6 weeks through 12 years
Hours: Call for information
Institute for the Development of African-American Youth (IDAAY)
North Philadelphia - Don't Fall Down in the Hood Intervention
Offers an intensive, multi-cultural, community-based treatment program designed to reduce juvenile crime. Through case management, works with youth and their families individually, in the community, at school, and at home. Runs 4 to 6 months and covers self stabilization, self development, and ongoing sustainability. Provides a daily meal, and public transit funds. Uses Aggression Replacement Training, restorative justice, and trauma-informed therapy. Connects youth to community resources.
2305 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
Eligibility: Males, ages 13 to 21, who have charged with theft, assault, narcotics, and/or firearms violations from Philadelphia Family Court and Youth Aid Panels
Hours: Wednesday through Friday, 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Institute for the Development of African-American Youth (IDAAY)
Ogontz/Belfield - Don't Fall Down in the Hood Intervention
Offers an intensive, multi-cultural, community-based treatment program designed to reduce juvenile crime. Through case management, works with youth and their families individually, in the community, at school, and at home. Runs 4 to 6 months and covers self stabilization, self development, and ongoing sustainability. Provides a daily meal, and public transit funds. Uses Aggression Replacement Training, restorative justice, and trauma-informed therapy. Connects youth to community resources.
6101 Limekiln Pike
Philadelphia, PA 19141
Eligibility: Males, ages 13 to 21, who have charged with theft, assault, narcotics, and/or firearms violations from Philadelphia Family Court and Youth Aid Panels
Hours: Wednesday through Friday, 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Norris Square Neighborhood Project
Philadelphia - After School Program for High School Students
Engages high school youth in a variety of art forms including painting, drawing, sculpture, and filmmaking to create artwork through a social justice lens. Provides instruction about urban agriculture, harvesting, and cooking nutritious meals. Includes a stipend through the Philadelphia Youth Network.
2141 North Howard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Eligibility: * Youth grades 9 through 12

* Residents of the West Kensington area
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 1:00pm
House of Umoja
Philadelphia - Umoja Youth Peace Corps
Provides an after-school program that emphasizes the value of human life. Program cohorts run 12 weeks. Activities include training in influencer leadership, communication, study skills, career development, mental and physical wellness, entrepreneurship, and blockchain basics. Also includes dog training and art therapy involving painting, audio and video production, and performance. Each session begins with a meal, whoosah, and a "how was your day" check-in.
5625 Master Street
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Eligibility: Youth ages 14 to 18 who live or attend school in the 19th Philadelphia
Police District
Hours: Program Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 3:30pm to 5:30pm Office Hours: Monday
through Friday, 10:30am to 5:00pm Saturday, 11:00am to 2:00pm
Nutritional Development Services
Philadelphia - Wellness Policy
Provides after school and summer meal programs for school aged children as well as nutrition on wellness education to area schools and participating sites.
222 North 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Eligibility: School aged children who reside in the 5 county service area
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania
Nazareth - Backpack Buddies
A kid-friendly supplemental nutrition program administered by the Second Harvest member agencies that have after-school programs. Staff members at each of the locations identify children who are currently enrolled in their programs and are in need of food assistance.
Once identified, these children receive a weekly backpack of kid-friendly food to supplement their meals from Friday night until they return to school on Monday morning. Each backpack contains cereal, peanut butter, canned vegetables and fruit, soup, macaroni and cheese, canned one-dish meals, and healthy snacks.
6969 Silver Crest Road
Nazareth, PA 18064
Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania
Nazareth - Backpack Buddies
A kid-friendly supplemental nutrition program administered by the Second Harvest member agencies that have after-school programs. Staff members at each of the locations identify children who are currently enrolled in their programs and are in need of food assistance.
Once identified, these children receive a weekly backpack of kid-friendly food to supplement their meals from Friday night until they return to school on Monday morning. Each backpack contains cereal, peanut butter, canned vegetables and fruit, soup, macaroni and cheese, canned one-dish meals, and healthy snacks.
6969 Silver Crest Road
Nazareth, PA 18064
Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania
Nazareth - Backpack Buddies
A kid-friendly supplemental nutrition program administered by the Second Harvest member agencies that have after-school programs. Staff members at each of the locations identify children who are currently enrolled in their programs and are in need of food assistance.
Once identified, these children receive a weekly backpack of kid-friendly food to supplement their meals from Friday night until they return to school on Monday morning. Each backpack contains cereal, peanut butter, canned vegetables and fruit, soup, macaroni and cheese, canned one-dish meals, and healthy snacks.
6969 Silver Crest Road
Nazareth, PA 18064
Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA
Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA - Sunbury Branch - Summer Food Program
Serves healthy meals during the summer.
1150 North Fourth Street
Sunbury, PA 17801
Eligibility: Teens and children 18 years old and under
Hours: Hours vary by location. Call or email for location dates and times.
Pocono Services for Families and Children
East Stroudsburg - Head Start
Provides a preschool program for low-income children ages birth through five year olds. It provides children with a developmentally appropriate early childhood education. The program ensures that young children get health checkups and screenings, including vision and dental, that they are fed a nutritious hot meal every day and that they are working toward outcomes/developmental milestones. We also have a school-age program and offerings for teens/young adults. Our agency provides support to parents as well.
212 West 4th Street
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Eligibility: Residents of Monroe County
Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Penn State Cooperative Extension - Lycoming County
Montoursville - Nutrition Links
Provides nutrition programs to adults who care for children and meet income eligibility for Free/Reduced School Meals, SNAP, WIC, Food Pantry Boxes, or Medicaid. The program includes lessons on meal planning, portion control, shopping on a budget, food safety and cooking.
542 County Farm Road
Montoursville, PA 17754
Eligibility: Families with young children (under the age of 19) living in either rural
or urban areas who are responsible for the planning, purchasing, and
preparing of the family's food; Pregnant women; Pregnant and Parenting
Teens; Preschoolers and their parents; Adults and Seniors
Hours: Irregular - call for details
United Way of Wyoming Valley
Wilkes Barre - Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (GLR)
Campaign for Grade-Level Reading is served through the following programs or partnerships:


School Readiness.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Libary providing a free book monthly program; Book Drive providing new and gently used children's books that will then be distributed to children. Reading Buddies, a volunteer reading program that brings in mentors. The Nurses Pantry provides at-risk students and families with access to commonly needed material items to address needs of an urgent nature. Summer Learning program.
100 North Pennsylvania Avenue
Second Floor
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
Eligibility: Children, students of the Wyoming Valley.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Midd-West School District
Middleburg - Meals for Mustangs Backpack Food Program
Provides a backpack food program that provide families with at least, two breakfasts, two lunches, and two snacks each week on Fridays so students are able to have nourishment on the weekends.
568 East Main Street
Middleburg, PA 17842
Eligibility: Students in the Midd-West School District
Hours: Fridays after school
Caring Place Youth Development Center
Cumberland Gardens - School Year Food Program
Provides a free dinner for youth ages 5-16.
501 East Cumberland Street
Allentown, PA 18103
Eligibility: Youth ages 5-16
Hours: Wednesdays, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Youth Intervention Center
Lancaster - P.U.L.S.E. Evening Treatment Center (ETC)
Evening Treatment Center that provides evidence based programs: Aggression Replacement Training, Thinking for a Change, Strengthening Families, and Alternatives. Youth participate in the following psycho-educational groups: Employment Skills Development, Life Skills Development, Coping Strategies, Relationship Skills, and Therapeutic Group Discussion. Goals and groups will be determined based on recommendations from the Juvenile Probation Officer or Children and Youth Caseworker, consultation with the parents/guardians, and results of various assessments. Length of the program will be determined by the participant’s treatment needs.

Participants are transported to the program after school and then transported home at 8:30pm as long as they live within a 12 mile radius of the facility. Participants will receive an evening meal and snack. They will be given time to complete their homework, as well as recreation time.

Parents/Guardians of participants are encouraged to participate in the program to e
235 Circle Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17602
Eligibility: Males and females age 13 to 18 years with a referral
Hours: Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Building Our Pride In Chambersburg
Chambersburg - Summer Food Services Program
Teaches and reinforces the values of buying, preparing, and eating freshly harvested nutritional foods. Ensures that any child who qualifies for free and reduced meals during the school calendar year continues to receive food during the Summer months.
530 South Main Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Eligibility: Economically Disadvantaged children are given first consideration for
enrollment.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Operates during the Summer months.
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Thrive to Five - Columbia Early Learning Center - Columbia Head Start
Offers a free preschool program for children ages 3 to 5 for income eligible families. Child and family services include: free meals for children, parent workshops, health and developmental screenings, help for children with challenging behaviors, weekly home visits, twice monthly socialization days, and family support services.
815 Wright Street
Columbia, PA 17512
Eligibility: Ages 3 to 5 years; Based on income and age eligibility
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Thrive to Five - Cocalico Denver - Denver Head Start
Offers a free preschool program for children ages 3 to 5 for income eligible families. Child and family services include: free meals for children, parent workshops, health and developmental screenings, help for children with challenging behaviors, home visits and parent teacher conferences, and family support services.
700 South 4th Street
Denver Elementary School
Denver, PA 17517
Eligibility: Ages 3-5 years; Based on income and age eligibility requirements
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Thrive to Five - Hempfield East Petersburg - Hempfield East Petersburg Head Start
Offers a free preschool program for children ages 3 to 5 for income eligible families. Child and family services include: free meals for children, parent workshops, health and developmental screenings, help for children with challenging behaviors, weekly home visits, twice monthly socialization days, and family support services.
5700 Lemon Street
East Petersburg Elementary School
East Petersburg, PA 17520
Eligibility: Ages 3 to 5 years; Based on income and age eligibility
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Community Action Partnership Thrive to Five (Penn Manor - Martic) - Martic Head Start
Offers a free preschool program for children ages 3 to 5 for income eligible families. Child and family services include: free meals for children, parent workshops, health and developmental screenings, help for children with challenging behaviors, weekly home visits, twice monthly socialization days, and family support services.
266 Martic Heights Drive
Martic Elementary School
Holtwood, PA 17532
Eligibility: Ages 3 to 5 years; Based on income and age eligibility
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Community Action Partnership Thrive to Five (Warwick - Lititz) - Lititz Head Start
Offers a free preschool program for children ages 3 to 5 for income eligible families. Child and family services include: free meals for children, parent workshops, health and developmental screenings, help for children with challenging behaviors, home visits and parent teacher conferences, and family support services.
201 East Market Street
Lititz United Methodist Church
Lititz, PA 17543
Eligibility: Ages 3-5 years; Based on income and age eligibility requirements
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Community Action Partnership Thrive to Five (Donegal - Donegal Primary) - Donegal Head Start
Offers a free preschool program for children ages 3 to 5 for income eligible families. Child and family services include: free meals for children, parent workshops, health and developmental screenings, help for children with challenging behaviors, home visits and parent teacher conferences, and family support services.
1055 Koser Road
Donegal Primary School
Mount Joy, PA 17552
Eligibility: Ages 3-5 years; Based on income and age eligibility requirements
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Community Action Partnership Thrive to Five (Donegal - CTC) - Donegal CTC Head Start
Offers a free preschool program for children ages 3 to 5 for income eligible families. Child and family services include: free meals for children, parent workshops, health and developmental screenings, help for children with challenging behaviors, home visits and parent teacher conferences, and family support services.
432 Old Market Street
Mount Joy, PA 17552
Eligibility: Ages 3-5 years; Based on income and age eligibility
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Community Action Partnership Thrive to Five (Pequea Valley TCC) - Pequea Valley Head Start
Offers a free preschool program for children ages 3 to 5 for income eligible families. Child and family services include: free meals for children, parent workshops, health and developmental screenings, help for children with challenging behaviors, weekly home visits, twice monthly socialization days, and family support services.
3293 Lincoln Highway East
Together Community Center
Paradise, PA 17562
Eligibility: Ages 3 to 5 years; Based on income and age eligibility
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Community Action Partnership Thrive to Five (Solanco - Quarryville) - Solanco Head Start
Offers a free preschool program for children ages 3 to 5 for income eligible families. Child and family services include: free meals for children, parent workshops, health and developmental screenings, help for children with challenging behaviors, home visits and parent teacher conferences, and family support services.
211 South Hess Street
Quarryville Elementary School
Quarryville, PA 17566
Eligibility: Ages 3-5 years; Based on income and age eligibility requirements
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Community Action Partnership Thrive to Five (Cocalico - Adamstown) - Adamstown Head Start
Offers a free preschool program for children ages 3 to 5 for income eligible families. Child and family services include: free meals for children, parent workshops, health and developmental screenings, help for children with challenging behaviors, weekly home visits, twice monthly socialization days, and family support services.
256 West Main Street
Adamstown Elementary School
Adamstown, PA 17569
Eligibility: Ages 3 to 5 years; Based on income and age eligibility
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Community Action Partnership Thrive to Five (Manheim Township - Brecht) - Manheim Township Head Start
Offers a free preschool program for children ages 3 to 5 for income eligible families. Child and family services include: free meals for children, parent workshops, health and developmental screenings, help for children with challenging behaviors, home visits and parent teacher conferences, and family support services.
1250 Lititz Pike
Brecht Elementary School
Lancaster, PA 17601
Eligibility: Ages 3 to 5 years; Based on income and age eligibility
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Community Action Partnership Thrive to Five (SDOL - Washington) - Washington Head Start
Offers a free preschool program for children ages 3 to 5 for income eligible families. Child and family services include: free meals for children, parent workshops, health and developmental screenings, help for children with challenging behaviors, weekly home visits, twice monthly socialization days, and family support services.
545 South Ann Street
Washington Elementary School
Lancaster, PA 17602
Eligibility: Ages 3 to 5 years; Based on income and age eligibility
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Community Action Partnership Thrive to Five (SDOL - Lafayette) - Lafayette Head Start
Offers a free preschool program for children ages 3 to 5 for income eligible families. Child and family services include: free meals for children, parent workshops, health and developmental screenings, help for children with challenging behaviors, weekly home visits, twice monthly socialization days, and family support services.
100 Freemont Street
Lafayette Elementary School
Lancaster, PA 17603
Eligibility: Ages 3 to 5 years; Based on income and age eligibility
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Thrive to Five - Ephrata Fulton - Ephrata Head Start
Offers a free preschool program for children ages 3 to 5 for income eligible families. Child and family services include: free meals for children, parent workshops, health and developmental screenings, help for children with challenging behaviors, home visits and parent teacher conferences, and family support services.
51 East Fulton Street
Fulton Elementary School
Ephrata, PA 17522
Eligibility: Ages 3-5 years; Based on income and age eligibility
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Community Action Partnership Thrive to Five (Elizabethtown - East High) - Elizabethtown Head Start
Offers a free preschool program for children ages 3 to 5 for income eligible families. Child and family services include: free meals for children, parent workshops, health and developmental screenings, help for children with challenging behaviors, weekly home visits, twice monthly socialization days, and family support services.
800 East High Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Eligibility: Ages 3 to 5 years; Based on income and age eligibility
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Crispus Attucks Community Center
Community center offering educational, recreational and cultural programs for adults, families and youth.
Programs/activities include:
- Youth computer lab
- Summer science camp ages 5 to 12 years
- Cultural festivals
- After school programs, including Neighborhood Bridges
- Facility rentals for large events
- A library offering a wide variety of books, videos, and cassettes which chronicle African American history
- Home base African American Veterans Program and African American Historical Society
- Annual community-wide Martin Luther King Breakfast
- Youth Intervention Program: Focus on children of incarcerated parents
- Strengthening Families Program: For middle school youth and their parents
- Community Meals Site: Saturday and Sunday
- Holiday celebrations and gift-giveaways for neighborhood families
407 Howard Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17602
Eligibility: No limitations
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm; Special events held on Saturdays
and Sundays
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Thrive to Five - Elanco New Holland - New Holland Head Start
Offers a free preschool program for children ages 3 to 5 for income eligible families. Child and family services include: free meals for children, parent workshops, health and developmental screenings, help for children with challenging behaviors, home visits and parent teacher conferences, and family support services.
221 East Main Street
Trinity Lutheran Church
New Holland, PA 17557
Eligibility: Ages 3 to 5 years; Based on income and age eligibility
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
Williamsport - Youth Food Programs
Provides access to nutritious food through programs such as School Pantry, Kids Cafe, Backpack, and Summer Meals. Coordinates programs in conjunction with local school districts and municipalities.
3301 Wahoo Drive
Williamsport, PA 17701
Eligibility: Children at risk of hunger
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 4:30pm; Friday, 8:00am to 3:00pm
Salvation Army - York County
Salvation Army - York - Community Center - After School Program
Operates an After School Program. Offers a variety of activities/facilities such as a full-size gymnasium, art-n-crafts room, game room, computer lab, homework/tutoring program, and an evening meal in the Dining Room.
50 East King Street
York, PA 17401
Eligibility: * Students from age 6 to age 12

* Teens from age 13 to age 17
Hours: Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm Program Hours:
3:00pm to 8:15pm; Please Note: Our calendar follows the York City
School District Calander. As long as the school is in session, the
After School Program is open.
Salvation Army - Altoona Worship and Service Center
Altoona - Emergency Assistance
Offers emergency assistance for individuals and families in crisis. Referrals are made for assistance, not directly offered. May provide seasonal assistance, such as Back-to-School and Project Bundle-Up, when funds are available.
1813 Sixth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
Eligibility: Residents of zip codes 16601, 16602, and 16603
Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 10:00am to 2:00pm
Lititz Warwick Community Chest
Lititz - Food Bank
Provides a months supply of perishable and non-perishable foods. Baby food and formula provided on a monthly basis, laundry/personal care items when available, may be provided. Amount of food provided depends on the size of the family and donations available and is delivered by volunteers.

Also coordinates Christmas Holiday food baskets to those in need so families can enjoy a traditional meal.

Accepts donations of food.
No Office Location
Lititz, PA 17543
Eligibility: Residents of Warwick School District
Hours: 24-hour voice mail
Salvation Army Tamaqua
Tamaqua - Salvation Army Tamaqua
Programs and activities offered to the community include older adult social clubs, emergency assistance, counseling and youth programs. Youth programs include after school programs, summer camp and open gym throughout the year. Also provides holiday assistance (toys, food, meals) for families in Schuylkill and Carbon Counties.
246 East Broad Street
Tamaqua, PA 18252
Eligibility: Individuals residing in Schuylkill County
Hours: Call for current hours and program schedule
Salvation Army
Allentown - Youth Programs
After school program for all children, age 6-13, includes computer lab, sports, tutoring and a snack. Full dinner meal twice per week. Program follows the Allentown School District school calendar.

Youth classes in basketball, soccer, dance, flag football and cooking are offered during school year. Schedules and age requirements vary - call for information.
144 North Eighth Street
Allentown, PA 18101
Eligibility: * Children age 6-13 * Residents of Lehigh County
Hours: Monday through Friday, 3:00 pm to 6:00pm
After School Activity hours: 3:00pm to 6:00pm during school year
Power Packs Project
Lancaster - Power Packs Project Lancaster
Provides families in need with weekend food (in the forms of a pack) and education on how to cook low-cost healthy meals, nutrition, food budgeting and shopping strategies. Assure that children return to school well-fed and ready to learn.
Provides:
- Food
- Money saving strategies
- Healthy nutrition education
- Empowerment
- Support

Distribution sites at the following School Districts
- Columbia
- Cocalico
- Donegal
- Elanco
- Ephrata
- Hempfield
- Lampeter Strasburg
- Manheim Township
- Penn Manor
- School District of Lancaster
- Warwick
1915 Olde Homestead Lane
Suite 102
Lancaster, PA 17601
Eligibility: Income guidelines apply, based on need
Hours: Distribution in schools and other community wide sites weekly on
Wednesdays and Thursdays
Power Packs Project
Lebanon - Power Packs Project Lebanon
Provides families in need with weekend food (in the forms of a pack) and education on how to cook low-cost healthy meals, nutrition, food budgeting and shopping strategies. Assure that children return to school well-fed and ready to learn.
Provides:
- Food
- Money saving strategies
- Healthy nutrition education
- Empowerment
- Support
Eligibility: Lebanon City School district residents, Northern Lebanon School District,
Annville-Cleona School District, Cornwall-Lebanon School District,
ELCO School District; Income guidelines apply, based on need
Hours: Thursday Distributions
Central Dauphin NutriPacks Program
Central Dauphin Middle School - NutriPacks Program
Provides weekly meals to the students of Central Dauphin School District. Food offered consist of cereal, fresh fruits and vegetables, pasta, sauce, rice, juice, and more.
4600 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Eligibility: Students of Central Dauphin School District
Hours: Pick up hours vary; Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Shades of Greatness
Harrisburg - Family Support Services
Provides annual scholarships to college students, and ongoing services such as books, meal plans, clothing, dorm items, transportation, and housing assistance. Offers programs for youth workforce development, youth and family mentoring, financial literacy, and computer literacy. Also serves as a direct resource for individuals with ALS.
2200 North 3rd Street
Harrisburg, PA 17111
Eligibility: Children age 18 and younger
Hours: Irregular - call for details.
CrossNet Ministries
CrossNet Ministries - Food/Nutrition - Food/Nutrition
Program includes a choice Food Pantry, Holiday Meals, Power Packs program and Free Summer Lunch Program.
127 West Franklin Street
Food & Nutrition Center
New Holland, PA 17557
Eligibility: Elanco School District residents; Individuals or families may come to the
food bank once a month
Hours: Call to register on Monday, 9:00am to 4:00pm Shop by appointment: 11:30am
to 5:30pm
CrossNet Ministries
CrossNet Ministries - Youth - Youth
- Youth Center: A safe place for youth in grades 7-12 to connect with one another, have recreation, free meals and caring volunteers
- Mentoring: Offers students a place to have safe relationships with caring adults who will listen, encourage and teach life skills. One-to-one mentoring provides a student the opportunity to reach their full potential
- Free After School Tutoring: Offers a safe place to receive one-to-one tutoring in a variety of subjects
- Cross Jr: An after school program for youth in grades 3-5
127, 123, 110 West Franklin Street
New Holland, PA 17557
Eligibility: Youth in grades 6-12th in the Elanco School District
Hours: Varies by program. Visit website or call for information
The Good Samaritan Mission
Danville - Many Hands Helping Others
Provides a food Backpack Program to help children who need extra nutritional meals and snacks for the weekend and extended breaks. Program is designed to include siblings at home. Also provides supplemental clothing, hygiene items, and other non-perishable needs to the students.
568 Ferry Street
Danville, PA 17821
Eligibility: Students of Danville Area School District during the school year
Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, 9:00am to 4:30pm
Reading Recreation Commission
RRC - 11th and Pike Recreation Center - Recreation Center
The 11th and Pike Recreation Center provides safe and fun recreation activities to City youth all year long. During the school year, the recreation center is open every day from 3:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. and in the summer hosts a playground program daily from 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The center has an elementary-size gymnasium, a game room, homework room, and cafeteria. During the year, daily activities include arts and crafts, board games, sports activities, tutoring, career development workshops and clubs. Some of the most popular clubs include Art and Dance Clubs.

11th and Pike was host to several special events in 2012 including our Easter Celebration and a special visit from Disney’s Phineas and Ferb.

The recreation center serves as a "home away from home" to many kids. They are provided meals every day through our Kids Café program, receive homework help and valuable mentoring time with our qualified staff.
1185 Pike Street
Reading, PA 19604
Eligibility: Serves youth in grades 1-5
Hours: During the school year, Sunday-Saturday, 3:30pm-8:00pm; during the
summer, playground program, Sunday-Saturday, 12:30pm-5:00pm
The Caring Cupboard
Palmyra - Summer Lunch Program
Provides food for children during the 11-week period of summer vacation. Each participating child in the Palmyra and Annville-Cleona School Districts will receive 5 days’ worth of breakfast and lunch to replace what they would receive in school. Those who receive free or reduced meals throughout the school year are encouraged to sign up for the program.
131 North Railroad Street
Palmyra, PA 17078
Eligibility: Lebanon County students who have address in the Annville-Cleona and
Palmyra school districts
Hours: Operating June 12 - August 26, 2023 Monday, 10:00am to 12:00pm;
Wednesday, 10:00am to 12:00pm and 5:30pm to 7:00pm; Friday, 10:00am to
12:00pm; Saturday, 10:00am to 12:00pm
Community REACH
Community Reach - Food Pantry
Operates a food bank. Accepts donations.
15 First Avenue
Red Lion, PA 17356
Eligibility: Families in Eastern York, Dallastown, and Red Lion School Districts
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 1:00pm - By appointment only
Lewistown United Ministries in Neighborhood Action
Lewistown - Kids Cafe After School
Provides an after-school program with gym activities, a snack, and help with homework. Provides transportation, if needed.
18 East 3rd Street
Lewistown, PA 17044
Eligibility: Students from grades 1 through 6 in Mifflin County School district.
Hours: Monday through Thursday during school year, 3:00pm to 5:15pm
Join Hands Ministry
Family Support Services
Provides limited direct financial assistance, financial planning, emergency heat response, automobile repair, furniture/household items/appliances/clothing/toiletries, back-to-school and holiday assistance, counseling/guidance, and life skill support. Coordinates medical transportation. Offers volunteer opportunities.
51 South Church Street
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
Eligibility: Residents
Hours: Monday, 9:00am to 6:00pm; Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00am to 1:00pm
Shippensburg Community Resource Coalition
Shippensburg - Shippensburg Summer Lunch Program
For 7 weeks during the summer, the Shippensburg Community Resource Coalition works cooperatively with local agencies to provide the Shippensburg Summer Lunch program. This program strives to improve the quality of life for children residing in the Shippensburg area community by providing meals and healthy living education to help ensure that their nutritional needs are met during the summer break from school. It is also an open site for the USDA Summer Food Service Program free lunch.
130 South Penn Street
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Eligibility: Children ages 3-17 in the Shippensburg Area School District.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Family Health Council of Central Pennsylvania
Tapestry of Health - Benton - Summer Food Program
Ensures a healthy lunch and snack for children when school is out of session. Contact the office to learn more about locations in Columbia County where meals are served.
42 Community Drive
Benton, PA 17814
Eligibility: Call for information
Hours: Call for information
South Central Community Action Programs, SCCAP
Franklin County - Food Pantry
Provides food. Offers community service for school children and anyone required to do hours of service.
533 South Main Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Eligibility: Meets income guidelines
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9:00am to 3:00pm; Closed for Lunch
(12:00pm to 1:00pm)
Helping Harvest
Reading - Weekender Program
Service for underprivileged children. Bags are filled with enough food for 6 meals, and 2 snacks. Bags are distributed to children on Fridays or the last day before school holidays in non-descript bags to not draw attention. Students can qualify for the program based on federal income eligibility guidelines.
117 Morgan Drive
Reading, PA 19608
Eligibility: Must meet federal income guidelines
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania
Erie - BackPack Program
Provides children with nutritious food when other resources, such as school lunches and after-school meals or snacks, are not available. Backpacks are discreetly distributed to participating children at schools on Fridays. Each backpack contains 2 breakfast items, 2 lunch items and 2 dinner items.
1507 Grimm Drive
Erie, PA 16501
Eligibility: Students in grades K-6 who are eligible for the free and reduced lunch
program are also eligible to receive BackPacks of food.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Titusville YMCA
Education Center - 21st Century After School Program
Offers after school enrichment as well as provides healthy meals, social and life skills development, and a myriad of cultural and educational activities.
528 West Main Street
Titusville, PA 16354
Eligibility: Children in Titusville School District
Hours: Call for more information.
Titusville YMCA
Education Center - Summer Food Service Program
Provides free nutritious meals to children and teens during the summer months when school is not in session.
528 West Main Street
Titusville, PA 16354
Eligibility: Any child up to age 18 in the community
Hours: Monday through Friday: Breakfast, 8:00am to 9:00am Lunch, 11:00am to
1:00pm
Venango County Department of Human Services
Main Complex - Community Support Services
Provides a variety of services to assist adults and families with daily stressors like childcare, nutrition and clothing, health needs, utility and rental payment assistance, transportation, support groups, Life Coach, scholarship programs for summer camp and field trips, literacy programs, and employment services.
1 Dale Avenue
Franklin, PA 16323
Eligibility: All clients served will be verified as having annual incomes within 125%
of the poverty guidelines. Call for full requirements on specific
programming.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Booker T Washington Center
Erie - Nutrition Cafe
Provides free nutritious meals and snacks to needy children. Free program that works hand in hand with our After School and Summer of Success Programs.
1720 Holland Street
Erie, PA 16503
Eligibility: Call for more information.
Hours: Hours may vary
Early Connections
Union City
Keystone STARS participant. Full-time, part-time and hourly rates available. Older toddler and pre-K classrooms, Pre-K Counts Program, and after school and summer programs are available. Individualized programs to meet the needs of every child. Qualified staff and providers with specialized training in child development and developmentally appropriate programming. Meals offered through the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. Tuition assistance and scholarships available for eligible participants, subsidized payments accepted (CCW), state funded Pre-K Counts and Infant/Toddler Contracted Slots programs for qualifying families. Secured building entry systems. Outdoor play area. A state licensed and STARS 4 center. Transportation provided for some programs.
16380 Route 8
Union City, PA 16438
Eligibility: Older toddlers to age 12.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:15am to 4:00pm
Early Connections
City Center
Quality childcare and early learning programs for children including Pre-K Counts, before and after school care with transportation to/from many Erie City schools, and summer care. Individualized programs to meet the needs of every child. Qualified staff and providers with specialized training in child development and developmentally appropriate programming. Meals offered through the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. Tuition assistance and scholarships are available for eligible participants, subsidized payments accepted (CCW), and state funded Pre-K Counts and Infant/Toddler Contracted slots programs for qualifying families. Keystone STARS participant and State licensed. Secured building entry systems. Outdoor play area. Host site for students from local colleges for practical experience, student teaching and work study. Partners with The Northwest Tri-County Unit's Early Intervention Program and Erie School District in order to provide an inclusive environment.
704 State Street
Erie, PA 16501
Eligibility: All children infant to age 12.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:30am to 4:30pm
Salvation Army - Reading
Reading - Manana After School Program
Provides after school tutoring, a Reading Literacy Program, homework help, daily devotions, a hot meal and an emergent arts experience. Students have the opportunity to participate in a 10 week course in subjects such as mosaic and mural arts, oil painting, photography, timbrels and brass music lessons. The course concludes with an art show and program by the students.
301 South Fifth Street
Reading, PA 19602
Eligibility: Children in grades 1 through 5
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Allison Hill Community Ministry
Care After School Program
Targets high-risk youth. Presents activities that emphasize reading and following instructions through cooking, arts & crafts, and theater. Provides tutors (volunteers from Messiah College) daily to assist with homework. Organizes special activities surrounding the holidays. Operates a Kids Cafe that provides an evening meal for each student. Offers Peer Helpers: Teen-aged students perform responsible leadership helper roles between staff and their younger peers.
1508 Derry Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
Eligibility: Children in Grades 2 and up
Hours: Monday through Friday, 3:00pm to 6:00pm; Please Note: Program follows
Harrisburg School District Calendar. It begins with and ends with the
school calendar, including following the holiday, day off, and early
dismissal schedule.
Hanover Area Council of Churches
Hanover Area Council Of Churches - Ruth's Harvest
Provides a weekend backpack food program. NOTE: Children receive a backpack on Fridays filled with 7 meals that can be easily prepared.
136 Carlisle Street
Hanover, PA 17331
Eligibility: Elementary school children who live in the Hanover Area School District
and are eligible for free or reduced school lunches
Hours: Call for information
Lighthouse Youth Center
Oxford - Youth Programs
Provides fellowship and social activities for youth. Programs include cooking classes, bible study, art projects, sport challenges, field trips, and open gym. Also offers homework help, snacks, and meals. Volunteer opportunities available.
245 Commerce Street
Oxford, PA 19363
Eligibility: Children and/ adolescents from age 9 to age 18
Hours: Monday through Friday, 2:30pm to 6:00pm
Hazleton Area School District
Summer Breakfast and Lunch Program
Provides healthy summer meals
1515 West 23rd Street
Hazle Township, PA 18202
Eligibility: Children 18 years old or younger
Hours: June 19th, 2023 to August 10th, 2023, Monday through Thursday, 10:30am to
12:15pm
Sojourner Truth Ministries
Williamsport - After School Kids program
Offers a program providing a mini meal, homework help, crafts, music, Bible lessons, and more activities.
501 High Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
Eligibility: Grades 1 through 7
Hours: School calendar: Wednesday and Thursday, 3:30pm to 5:00pm; Summer:
Tuesday and Thursday, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Youth Alternatives
Franklin Center - Summer/After School Program
Provides multiple exciting activities during summer and school season for youth of Venango County. In addition to the daily activities, offers things like: swimming, movie day, bowling, picnics, and various other outings. Offers a nutritious meal throughout the summer.

Offers a one-on-one homework assistance and a warm nutritious meal throughout the school year. Many of our activities are learning-based and incorporate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).
1250 Elk Street
Franklin, PA 16323
Eligibility: Youth residents of Venango County.
Hours: School Year: Monday through Friday, 3:00pm to 5:30pm ; Summer: Monday
through Friday, 12:00pm to 5:30pm
Youth Alternatives
Oil City Center - Summer/After School Program
Provides multiple exciting activities during summer and school season for youth of Venango County. In addition to the daily activities, offers things like: swimming, movie day, bowling, picnics, and various other outings. Offers a nutritious meal throughout the summer.

Offers a one-on-one homework assistance and a warm nutritious meal throughout the school year. Many of our activities are learning-based and incorporate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).
1 Graff Street
Oil City, PA 16301
Eligibility: Youth residents of Venango County.
Hours: School Year: Monday through Friday, 3:00pm to 5:30pm ; Summer: Monday
through Friday, 12:00pm to 5:30pm
Emmaus Ministries
Kids Cafe - Kid's Cafe
Provides a free meal and a safe space for lower income, at-risk children. Along with a meal, homework assistance and recreational activities are available.
310 East Tenth Street
Erie, PA 16503
Eligibility: Low income, at-risk children ages 6-17 who live within a 9 block radius
of 310 East 10th Street in Erie, PA
Hours: School Year: Monday through Friday, 2:30 pm to 5:00pm
Summer: Monday through Friday 12:00pm to 2:30pm
Closed major holidays and when public schools have a holiday.
Bloomsburg Area School District
Memorial Elementary School - Free Summer Meals
Providing free summer meals, breakfast and lunch for children.
500 Market Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Eligibility: All children under age 18 are eligible
Hours: June 12th, 2023 to August 4th, 2023, Monday through Friday, 11:30am to
12:15pm; No meal on July 4th holiday.
Salvation Army - Steel Valley Worship and Service Center
Steel Valley Worship and Service Center
Tiger Pause Youth Ministry
Beaver Falls - After-School Program
Trails Ministries
Beaver Falls - Youth TRAILS
The Brashear Association
Brashear CARES Community Center - Brashear Kids - After School Programming and Summer Camp
Brookline Teen Outreach Center
After School Snack and Nightly Dinner
Neighborhood Resilience Project
Main Office, Hill District - Backpack Feeding Program (Weekend Meals for Children)
Casa San Jose
Pittsburgh - Campamento Sonrisa
The Doorway
Pittsburgh - General Information
Family Resources
Beverly Jewel Wall Lovelace (BJWL) Children's Program
Salvation Army - Kittanning Worship and Service Center
Material and Financial Assistance
Grapevine Center
Drop In Center - Drop-In Center
Salvation Army - Butler Worship and Service Center
Butler - Food and Financial Assistance
United Way of Mercer County
Hermitage - Success by Six
East End United Community Center
Administrative Office, Uniontown - Child and Adult Care Food Program
Carbon and Schuylkill SHINE After-School Program
Jim Thorpe - Afterschool Program
Philadelphia Housing Authority
Philadelphia - Summer Food Service Program
Job Corps - Philadelphia Regional Office
Philadelphia Job Corps - Career Development Services
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, The
University of Pennsylvania Hospital / Health System - ASPIRE Program
YWCA Lancaster
School Age Child Care _ Summer Camp
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona
Altoona - Dietitians/Nutritionists
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona
Altoona - Encompass Health Dietitians/Nutritionists
Child Hunger Outreach Partners
Towanda - Child Hunger Outreach Partners
Reading School District
Reading School District Summer Feeding Program
Greater Valley YMCA
Easton Area Neighborhood Center - Free Grab and Go Meal
Greater Valley YMCA
Allentown YMCA - Before/After School Enrichment
Huntingdon County Child and Adult Development Corporation
First Choice Child Care
Institute for the Development of African-American Youth (IDAAY)
North Philadelphia - Don't Fall Down in the Hood Intervention
Institute for the Development of African-American Youth (IDAAY)
Ogontz/Belfield - Don't Fall Down in the Hood Intervention
Norris Square Neighborhood Project
Philadelphia - After School Program for High School Students
House of Umoja
Philadelphia - Umoja Youth Peace Corps
Nutritional Development Services
Philadelphia - Wellness Policy
Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania
Nazareth - Backpack Buddies
Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania
Nazareth - Backpack Buddies
Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania
Nazareth - Backpack Buddies
Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA
Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA - Sunbury Branch - Summer Food Program
Pocono Services for Families and Children
East Stroudsburg - Head Start
Penn State Cooperative Extension - Lycoming County
Montoursville - Nutrition Links
United Way of Wyoming Valley
Wilkes Barre - Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (GLR)
Midd-West School District
Middleburg - Meals for Mustangs Backpack Food Program
Caring Place Youth Development Center
Cumberland Gardens - School Year Food Program
Youth Intervention Center
Lancaster - P.U.L.S.E. Evening Treatment Center (ETC)
Building Our Pride In Chambersburg
Chambersburg - Summer Food Services Program
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Thrive to Five - Columbia Early Learning Center - Columbia Head Start
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Thrive to Five - Cocalico Denver - Denver Head Start
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Thrive to Five - Hempfield East Petersburg - Hempfield East Petersburg Head Start
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Community Action Partnership Thrive to Five (Penn Manor - Martic) - Martic Head Start
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Community Action Partnership Thrive to Five (Warwick - Lititz) - Lititz Head Start
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Community Action Partnership Thrive to Five (Donegal - Donegal Primary) - Donegal Head Start
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Community Action Partnership Thrive to Five (Donegal - CTC) - Donegal CTC Head Start
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Community Action Partnership Thrive to Five (Pequea Valley TCC) - Pequea Valley Head Start
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Community Action Partnership Thrive to Five (Solanco - Quarryville) - Solanco Head Start
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Community Action Partnership Thrive to Five (Cocalico - Adamstown) - Adamstown Head Start
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Community Action Partnership Thrive to Five (Manheim Township - Brecht) - Manheim Township Head Start
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Community Action Partnership Thrive to Five (SDOL - Washington) - Washington Head Start
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Community Action Partnership Thrive to Five (SDOL - Lafayette) - Lafayette Head Start
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Thrive to Five - Ephrata Fulton - Ephrata Head Start
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Community Action Partnership Thrive to Five (Elizabethtown - East High) - Elizabethtown Head Start
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Crispus Attucks Community Center
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Thrive to Five - Elanco New Holland - New Holland Head Start
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
Williamsport - Youth Food Programs
Salvation Army - York County
Salvation Army - York - Community Center - After School Program
Salvation Army - Altoona Worship and Service Center
Altoona - Emergency Assistance
Lititz Warwick Community Chest
Lititz - Food Bank
Salvation Army Tamaqua
Tamaqua - Salvation Army Tamaqua
Salvation Army
Allentown - Youth Programs
Power Packs Project
Lancaster - Power Packs Project Lancaster
Central Dauphin NutriPacks Program
Central Dauphin Middle School - NutriPacks Program
Shades of Greatness
Harrisburg - Family Support Services
CrossNet Ministries
CrossNet Ministries - Food/Nutrition - Food/Nutrition
CrossNet Ministries
CrossNet Ministries - Youth - Youth
The Good Samaritan Mission
Danville - Many Hands Helping Others
Reading Recreation Commission
RRC - 11th and Pike Recreation Center - Recreation Center
The Caring Cupboard
Palmyra - Summer Lunch Program
Community REACH
Community Reach - Food Pantry
Lewistown United Ministries in Neighborhood Action
Lewistown - Kids Cafe After School
Join Hands Ministry
Family Support Services
Shippensburg Community Resource Coalition
Shippensburg - Shippensburg Summer Lunch Program
Family Health Council of Central Pennsylvania
Tapestry of Health - Benton - Summer Food Program
South Central Community Action Programs, SCCAP
Franklin County - Food Pantry
Helping Harvest
Reading - Weekender Program
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania
Erie - BackPack Program
Titusville YMCA
Education Center - 21st Century After School Program
Titusville YMCA
Education Center - Summer Food Service Program
Venango County Department of Human Services
Main Complex - Community Support Services
Booker T Washington Center
Erie - Nutrition Cafe
Early Connections
Union City
Early Connections
City Center
Salvation Army - Reading
Reading - Manana After School Program
Allison Hill Community Ministry
Care After School Program
Hanover Area Council of Churches
Hanover Area Council Of Churches - Ruth's Harvest
Lighthouse Youth Center
Oxford - Youth Programs
Hazleton Area School District
Summer Breakfast and Lunch Program
Sojourner Truth Ministries
Williamsport - After School Kids program
Youth Alternatives
Franklin Center - Summer/After School Program
Youth Alternatives
Oil City Center - Summer/After School Program
Emmaus Ministries
Kids Cafe - Kid's Cafe
Bloomsburg Area School District
Memorial Elementary School - Free Summer Meals
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