LibGuides: Community Resources: Food Assistance

Introduction

Pennsylvania 211: Get Connected. Get Help.™

If you need to connect with resources in your community, but don’t know where to look, PA 211 is a great place to start. From help with a utilities bill, to housing assistance, after-school programs for kids, and more, you can dial 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 to talk with a resource specialist for free. Our specialists will listen to your needs, and give you information on programs in your community that might be able to help.

For more information visit https://www.pa211.org/

Printable Documents

Lehigh County
List of food pantries in the Lehigh Valley from the Lehigh County website.
SNAP Paper Application
This is the paper download version to apply for supplemental nutrition assistance.

Websites

Second Harvest Food Bank
Mission
It is our mission to obtain food and distribute it to people in need through area non-profits, and to provide resources for education and advocacy to end hunger.
Betty Lou's Food Pantry
About: Betty Lou’s Pantry is a non-profit organization of participating churches in the Southern Lehigh area, committed to gathering and distributing food products to our neighbors in need.
New Bethany Food Pantry
New Bethany Ministries offers hope and support to people who experience poverty, hunger, and homelessness. We believe that all people, regardless of circumstances, should be treated with dignity and care without judgment. No one who seeks help is turned away.
SNAP Online Application
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps Pennsylvanians buy food. People in eligible low-income households can obtain more nutritious diets with SNAP increasing their food purchasing power at grocery stores and supermarkets. Those who are eligible receive an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) ACCESS Card to make food purchases. Experiencing a food emergency and need food right away? Help is available.