Free Food in Altoona, PA
Altoona sits in Blair County in central Pennsylvania, known for its role in railroad history and the famous Horseshoe Curve. The city's neighborhoods reflect generations of industrial heritage and community pride.
Still, everyone needs a hand sometimes. About 19% of Altoona residents live below the poverty line and can struggle to put food on the table — that is where this network comes in. All 18 resources listed here are free to access, with no cost and no referral needed.
View Altoona resources on the map · Poverty figure: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-Year Estimates
What's available in Altoona
- Food Bank: 13
- Meal Program: 3
- Food Pantry: 2
- Pet Food Pantry: 1
Resources in Altoona
18 results
Community Baptist Church
1420 4th Street
Food Bank
Altoona Food Bank
2318 N. Branch Avenue, Altoona, 16602
Food Pantry
Blair Senior Services Inc.
1320 12th Ave
Meal Program
Center City Church
1220 12th Ave
Food Bank
Central PA Humane Society Pet Food Assistance
1837 E Pleasant Valley Blvd
Food BankPet Food Pantry
Church of the Brethren
2800 Union Ave
Food Bank
Father's House Food Pantry
1017 16th Ave
Food Bank
First Baptist Church Reapers Food Ministry
1209 17th St
Food Bank
First Stop Shop (Discount Grocery)
1815 11th Ave
Food Bank
Ivyside Eats Food Pantry
Smith C112 (or online order pick-up), Penn State Altoona Campus, Altoona, 16601
Food Bank
Mountain Lion BackPack Program
000 Elementary St
Food Pantry
Providence Presbyterian Church Little Free Food Pantry
2401 Broad Ave
Food Bank
Sacred Heart Food Pantry
2009 Sixth Ave
Food Bank
Salvation Army
1813 Sixth Ave
Food Bank
Second Avenue United Methodist Church
130 2nd Avenue
Food Bank
St. Vincent de Paul - Assumption Chapel Food Pantry
1523 Adams Ave
Food Bank
St. Vincent de Paul Family Kitchen
2201 Union Ave
Meal Program
The Nehemiah Project Summer Food Program
1017 16th Ave
Meal Program
Common questions about free food in Altoona
Where can I get free food in Altoona?
Altoona has 18 free food resources, including food banks, summer feeding programs, food pantries, meal programs, and pet pantries.
Do I need to qualify or bring ID?
Most are open to anyone with no proof of income; a few may ask you to call first to confirm details.
Is the food really free?
Yes, completely free with no referral needed.