Free Food in Wilkes Barre, PA
Wilkes-Barre is located in the Luzerne County region of northeastern Pennsylvania, an area with deep roots in mining and industrial heritage. The community here is known for looking after its own.
Still, everyone needs a hand sometimes. About 22% of Wilkes Barre residents live below the poverty line and can struggle to put food on the table — that is where this network comes in. All 27 resources listed here are free to access, with no cost and no referral needed.
View Wilkes Barre resources on the map · Poverty figure: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-Year Estimates
What's available in Wilkes Barre
- Food Pantry: 12
- Summer Feeding: 10
- Food Bank: 3
- Blessing Box: 1
- Meal Program: 1
Resources in Wilkes Barre
27 results
Casa de Dios Mahanaim
65 S Main St
Food Pantry
Apostolic Lighthouse Church
300 S Main Street
Food Pantry
Children Service Center of Wyoming Valley - Kistler Elementary
301 Old River Rd
Summer Feeding
Children Service Center of Wyoming Valley, Macken Elementary
Heights Elementary, GAR Middle School and Mackin Elementary
Summer Feeding
Children's Service Center, Partial Hospitalization/TEP Programs
335 South Franklin Street
Summer Feeding
Cole street park
Coal Street Park
Summer Feeding
Fountain of Salvation Church of Luzerne
75 Loomis St
Food Pantry
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Food Pantry
190 S Main St
Food Pantry
Helping Hands
25 Buttonwood Ave
Blessing Box
Hollenback Park - Food & Fun
1016 North Washington Street
Summer Feeding
Iglesia Cristiana Camino Al Cielo
384 New Grant St
Food Pantry
Iglesia Nueva Jerusalem
373 N Main St
Food Pantry
Keystone Mission - Wilkes Barre Innovation Center (visible in snippet))
from Wilkes Barre (Address not visible in snippet), Wilkes Barre, 18702 (Assumed)
Food Bank
Luzerne County Area Agency on Aging - Home Delivered Meals
111 N Pennsylvania Ave
Meal Program
Luzerne Intermediate Unit - 18 - Lighthouse Academy
1001 PA- 309
Summer Feeding
Miner Park Food & Fun
377 Old River Road
Summer Feeding
Mineral Springs Village-Food & Fun
236 Eastview Dr.
Summer Feeding
New Roots
121 Water St
Food Pantry
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties - Food Stamps / SNAP
205 South Washington Street
Food Bank
St. Stephen's Pantry & Clothes Closet
35 S Franklin St
Food Pantry
St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen
39 E. Jackson Street
Food Bank
Volunteers of America - Northeast Regional Office
from Wilkes Barre (Address not visible in snippet), Wilkes Barre, 18701 (Assumed)
Food Pantry
Volunteers of America Wilkes-Barre
25 N River St
Food Pantry
Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank - Painting Smiles Pantry
102 S Main St
Food Pantry
Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA-Food & Fun
40 W. Northampton Street
Summer Feeding
Wyoming Valley Presbyterian Church
2 Lockhart St
Food Pantry
YMCA @Kirby Park
160 market Street
Summer Feeding
Common questions about free food in Wilkes Barre
Where can I get free food in Wilkes-Barre?
Wilkes-Barre has 27 free food resources, including food pantries, summer feeding programs, food banks, pet pantries, and meal programs.
Do I need to qualify or bring ID?
Most are open to anyone with no proof of income, though some may ask you to call ahead—it's worth confirming availability.
Is the food really free?
Yes, completely free with no referral needed.
What if I need food outside of regular hours?
Some of Wilkes-Barre's community fridges may be stocked at different times; the map will help you find nearby options.