How many free food pantries are there in Scranton, Pennsylvania?

Feed America's directory lists 36 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Every listing is verified against federal, state, or community data sources.

Do I need to qualify or apply for free food in Scranton?

Most food pantries in our directory are walk-in and free — no income proof, application, or appointment needed. A few specialized programs (like WIC) require eligibility verification. Each location page tells you what to bring.

What hours are food pantries in Scranton open?

Hours vary by location. Many pantries operate 1–2 days per week, often weekday mornings or Saturday mornings. Always call before visiting — hours can change with no notice. If a pantry shows "Open Now" on our site, that's based on its published schedule.

Can I get food today in Scranton, Pennsylvania?

Call 211 first — it's free, 24/7, and the dispatcher can route you to a pantry open right now or to an emergency food box. Soup kitchens (which serve hot meals) also operate same-day in most cities. We list both on this page.

Are there mobile pantries in Scranton?

Mobile pantries are pop-up food distributions that change location week to week. Look for "mobile pantry" tagged listings on this page — they include the upcoming distribution location and time.

Is Feed America affiliated with the local food bank in Scranton?

Feed America (feedam.org, EIN 92-1761881) is an independent 501(c)(3) directory. We are not affiliated with any local food bank. We aggregate publicly-available data from food banks, USDA, HRSA, and community sources to make finding help easier. For full nonprofit disambiguation, see /disclosures.

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St. Joseph's Center

diaper bank

Scranton, PA, Scranton, PA 18501

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Verified 76d ago

Food Pantries in Scranton, PA

St. Joseph's Center

Food Bank of NEPA

American Red Cross-Lackawanna County

Asbury United Methodist Church

Assembly of God - Food Distribution Center

Bread Basket Of Nepa - Food Distribution Center

Bread Basket-Central City

Bread Basket-North Scranton

Bread Basket-West Scranton

Catherine McAuley Center

Catherine McAuley Center Community Food Pantry

Catholic Social Services

Catholic Social Services-Residential Programs

Elm Park United Methodist Church Bread Basket

Friends Of The Poor - Food Distribution Center

Friends of the Poor

Friends of the Poor - Jackson Terrace

Green Ridge Assembly of God Food Pantry

Keystone Rescue Mission Alliance

Keystone Rescue Mission Alliance Inc.

Molly's Little Free Pantry

Providence Full Gospel Tabernacle

Saint Ann

Saint Clare's Food Pantry

Scranton Rescue Mission

St Paul Food Pantry

St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen

St.Paul's Church Food Pantry

The Salvation Army-Scranton

The Salvation Army-Scranton

The Salvation Army-Scranton - Food Distribution Center

United Neighborhood Centers - Community Services

United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern PA

Circle of Care

Friends of the Poor - South Side - Food Distribution Center

United Neighborhood Centers - Food Distribution Center

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