Every family deserves access to nutritious food. Whether your family’s needs are temporary or ongoing, our community is here to help. The local resources below offer access to groceries and meals. We encourage you to explore these community food assistance programs to find organizations that can best support your family.
Additionally, the National School Lunch Program provides school lunches at a reduced or free rate for students who qualify based on federal annual household income guidelines. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply. For questions about the application, contact the East Penn School District Business Office at 610-966-8300.
The East Penn School District and local community are here to support our families.
Updated on : November 11, 2025
Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank
Address: 417 N 14th Street Suite 101, Allentown, PA 18102
Hours of Operation: Daily M-F 8:30AM – 11:30AM, Thursdays 3:30PM – 5:00PM
Contact: 610-821-1332
Details
Families are encouraged to arrive early during the pickup window. Bring a photo ID, a piece of mail with your address, and a Medicaid card, if applicable.
Allentown West Seventh-day Adventist Church
Address: 2140 W. Tilghman Street, Allentown, PA 18104
Hours of Operation: 2nd Wednesday of every month 4:00PM – 6:00 PM
(Follows 2nd Monday of every month, so if Monday does not fall into the first week of the month, it may be the 3rd Wednesday in that month.)
Contact: 610-435-6335
Details
Bring a utility bill in your name and a government issued ID.
Bethel Church Outreach Ministries
Address: 418 Elm St, Emmaus, PA 18049
Hours of Operation: Nov. 18, 19; Dec. 2, 3, 16, 17; Jan. 13, 14, 27, 28; Feb. 10, 11, 24, 25; Mar. 10, 11, 24, 28; Apr. 7, 8, 21, 22; May 5, 6, 19, 20;
Contact: (610) 965-2682
Website: https://bethelbfc.org/
Details
Serves families living in the 18049 zip code. Families must make appointments ahead of time.
Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Church
Address: 1151 South Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 18103
Hours of Operation: 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month between 6:30PM – 7:30PM By appointment only. Must call at 10:00AM on the Monday before pickup.
Contact: Church: 610-432-2200
Food Pantry: 484-656-2286
Details
Must call in advance. A self-disclosed income form is required.
Eastside Food Pantry
Address: 614 South Carlisle Street, Allentown, PA 18109
Hours of Operation: Every Wednesday 11:00AM – 1:00PM, Thursday 4:00PM – 6:00PM, Friday 11:00AM – 1:00PM
Contact: 610-820-4067
Grace Community Foundation Food Bank
Address: 108 North 5th Street, Allentown, PA 18102
Hours of Operation: Fridays 9:00AM – 11:00 AM, 3rd & 4th Saturdays 9:00AM – 11:00 AM
Contact: 610-435-7245
Grace Lutheran Church
Address: 28 W Main St., Macungie, PA 18062
Hours of Operation: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Contact: 610-966-3325
Details
During December 2025, food pickup is only available on the second Wednesday of the month.
On the second Friday of every month, a free meal is offered to all in need. Dine in or take out 5:00pm-6:30pm.
Herrs at Dan Schantz Greenhouse
Address: 2031 29th Street SW, Allentown PA 18103
Hours of Operation: Daily 9:00AM – 7:00PM except for Sunday when hours are 9:00AM – 6:00PM
Contact: 484-232-8556
Details
Through the Thanksgiving season, bags of select fruit and vegetable items will be available for free for families in need. Stop by the store and ask for the “Thanksgiving special.”
Jewish Family Service of the Lehigh Valley
Address: 2004 Allen Street, Allentown, PA 18104
Hours of Operation: Wednesdays and Thursdays 11:00AM – 1:00PM
Contact: 610-821-8722
Details
Serving families living in the 18104 zip code. Bring ID and a piece of mail to verify address.
Kingdom Life Center
Address: 4333 Lime Kiln Rd, Orefield, Pa 18069
Hours of Operation: 2nd Saturday of every Month 8:30AM – 10:00AM
Contact: 610-398-0111
Details
Must bring photo ID and be willing to complete paperwork. This is a drive through service.
Future service dates are: November 22nd and December 13th. After those dates, service will return to the second Saturday of the month.
*Not able to serve those residing in the 18102 or 18103 zip codes.
St. Mark Lutheran Church (Allentown,PA)
Address: 201 East Juniata Street, Allentown, PA 18103
Hours of Operation: 2nd Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 4th Thursdays 4:00PM – 6:00 PM of every month
Contact: 610-797-6440
Details
Serving families living in the 18103 zip code. Must provide proof of address during first visit.
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ
Address: 1249 Trexlertown Road, Trexlertown, PA 18087
Hours of Operation: Tuesdays 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Contact: 610-395-4571
Details
Bring a piece of mail and government issued ID. Addresses must match.
Zionsville Area Food Pantry
Address: 5901 Kings Highway South, Old Zionsville, PA 18068
Hours of Operation: 2nd Monday of the month 4:00PM – 6:00 PM and following Saturday of that same week 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Contact: 610-554-8340
Details
Bring a government issued ID and a piece of mail showing your address. Household income verification will be required.