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State College Food Bank

Our mission is to provide food security, directly and indirectly, to people in Centre County.

Donation Hours:

Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:00 am - 12:30 pm (other donations times by appointment)

To see our current needs list and donations guidelines, please visit our website at www.scfoodbank.org. Client Service Hours:

Monday 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Wednesday/Friday 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
(must check-in no later than 30 minutes prior to close)

The State College Food Bank provides groceries to qualified clients in the boroughs of State College and Port Matilda and the townships of College, Ferguson, Halfmoon, Harris, Huston, Patton, Taylor and Worth. To see if you qualify for services either go to our website or call us at 814-234-2310. Not only does the State College Food Bank provide a distribution of groceries once per month that provides approximately 10 days of meals, they also provide additional groceries for Thanksgiving and Christmas meals and Kids Bags in the summer. The State College Food Bank is a proud partner agency of the Centre County United Way.

10/09/2026

SOS: Send Soup!!

You all blew things out of the water with cereal! Can we do it now with ready-to-eat soup?! Walmart is having a good sale right now!

10/06/2026

Holiday giving starts earlier than most people realize, and that is exactly why your support matters right now, not just in December.

Our Thanksgiving distributions actually begin in late October, which means donations made today have a real impact on what households across Centre County receive this season. A few ideal items to consider are shelf-stable holiday staples, canned vegetables, and pantry basics that help round out a full meal.

See our donation drop-off hours at scfoodbank.org/donate/food-donations. We are so grateful for everything you do to help our neighbors this season.

09/30/2026

💚 Hunger Action Month May Be Ending, But the Work Continues 💚

As Hunger Action Month comes to a close, we’re reminded of something important: fighting hunger takes all of us—this month and every month.

There are many ways you can make a difference in our Centre County community:

👐 Volunteer your time – Help us serve our neighbors.

🥫 Give food – Help keep our shelves stocked with nutritious options.

💵 Give financially – Your support helps us purchase fresh, healthy foods and meet the needs of our community.

📣 Advocate – Support policies and programs that strengthen food security.

📚 Learn & share – Understanding food insecurity helps us build compassion, reduce stigma, and create change.

Hunger doesn’t end when September does. Neither does our commitment to making sure our neighbors have access to the food they need.

Thank you for standing with us, supporting our mission, and being part of a community that cares. Together, we can keep fighting hunger—every month of the year. 💚

09/23/2026

SOS: SEND CEREAL! 🚨 Our cereal shelves are looking very bare these days. We accept donations 24/7 in our donation drop-off room. Every box will help make sure our community has access to the most important meal of the day!

09/22/2026

✨ Some Stories Are Worth Repeating ✨

We’ve shared this story before, but its message is one we believe is worth hearing again—especially during Hunger Action Month.

One of our clients shared how the Food Bank has supported not just their nutrition, but their energy, well-being, and sense of progress:

“When I first started coming to the Food Bank, it took me several exhausting trips to carry groceries up to my apartment and even longer to put them away. A year later, I can carry everything in one trip and get it all stored before needing a rest. To me, that’s growth and healing.”

They also shared that the abundance of food they receive each month has come to feel like something more—a tangible expression of love and support from their community.

That’s the impact of food security.

It’s not just about pounds of food distributed. It’s about having enough nourishment to regain energy. It’s about dignity. It’s about being able to recognize your own progress. And sometimes, it’s about knowing that your community cares.

💙 This Hunger Action Month, we’re reminded that when we support our neighbors, we strengthen our entire community.

Thank you for being part of that support. 🧡

09/16/2026

Right now, a few items are running especially low on our shelves: individually packaged snacks, specific pasta varieties, and other pantry staples that help round out a full grocery trip for the households who shop with us.

Because we operate as a client-choice pantry, having a full and varied selection matters. It means a neighbor can pick what actually fits their family's needs, not just what happens to be on the shelf that day.

See our full Current Needs list at scfoodbank.org/donate/current-needs-list. Thank you for helping us keep those shelves stocked.

09/14/2026

The State College Food Bank will be closing at 3:30PM today, September 14th due to our benefit concert this evening. If you plan to visit the pantry, please arrive prior to 3:30PM.

Thank you for your understanding!

09/10/2026

🌍 Learn & Act: Take Steps Against Hunger in Our Community 🌍

Hunger is closer than many of us realize. Families in Centre County can face difficult choices between food, housing, transportation, healthcare, and other everyday expenses. Learning more about the realities of food insecurity helps us better understand the challenges our neighbors face—and how we can help.

This Hunger Action Month, turn awareness into action:

1️⃣ Learn – Explore local resources and reports, including the United Way’s ALICE Report, to better understand the financial challenges facing families in our community.

2️⃣ Get Involved – Volunteer with the State College Food Bank or participate in community efforts like the CROP Hunger Walk and Scouting for Food.

3️⃣ Spread the Word – Help break the stigma around hunger by talking about food insecurity, sharing what you learn, and encouraging others to get involved.

4️⃣ See What We Do – Schedule a tour of the State College Food Bank and see firsthand how our community comes together to fight hunger.

Awareness is the first step. Action is how we create change. 💚

09/07/2026

🥫 Host a Food Drive: Start Planning Early! 🥫

Hunger Action Month is a great time to start planning a food drive—and now is actually one of the most helpful times to do it!

As we look ahead to our holiday distributions, early food drives help us see what our community is generously providing so we can better plan for what we still need to purchase. Knowing what we have on hand helps us order the right products, in the right quantities, to make sure our holiday distributions are well stocked.

Businesses, schools, clubs, churches, and community groups—anyone can host a food drive!

✨ Here’s how to get started:

1️⃣ Plan Ahead – Pick your date, location, and focus items.

2️⃣ Gather Supplies – Collection bins, boxes, flyers, and volunteers.

3️⃣ Make It Fun – Add a theme or friendly competition!

4️⃣ Spread the Word – Use social media, flyers, and word of mouth.

5️⃣ Register Your Drive – Let us know so we can support you!

📋 Register your food drive: https://scfoodbank.org/food-drive-form

🎄 Thinking about a holiday food drive? Don’t wait! Organize it early so your donations can help us plan for the season ahead.

Together, we can make sure our neighbors have the food they need—especially during the holidays. 💚

Address

169 Gerald Street
State College, PA
16801

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 12pm
	1pm - 4pm
Friday	9am - 12pm
	1pm - 4pm

Website

http://www.scfoodbank.org/

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