Step 1:
In order to use the State College Food Bank:
- You must reside in the Boroughs of State College or Port Matilda or one of the following townships: Ferguson, Harris, College, Patton, Halfmoon, Taylor, Worth or Huston (If you are not sure of your township, click here for a map.)
- You must have a referral from one of the agencies listed below
- You must fall within the income set below*.
Step 2:
Meet with one of agencies (see list below). If you qualify, they will provide you with a written referral.
Safety Net Partners (approved referring agencies)
- Centre Helps (open 24/7)
- 814.237.5855 or 24 hour Hotline at 800.494.2500
- 410 S Fraser St, State College, PA
- Centre Volunteers in Medicine
- 814.231.4043
- 2520 Green Tech Dr, Suite D, State College, PA 16803
- Salvation Army
- 814.861.1785
- 2603 E College Ave, Suite G, State College, PA 16801
- If you work with any of the following agencies, check with your case manager for eligibility:
- Strawberry Fields
- Housing Transitions
- Centre Safe
At times, a one-time referral can be provided for individuals with unusual situations. Emergency 24-hour assistance is available through Centre Helps: 814.237.5855, 410 S. Fraser St., State College, PA 16801
Step 3:
Bring the referral with you to the Food Bank during regular distribution hours. First time clients, coming for their first distribution, MUST come to the Food Bank on a Monday, Wednesday, or Friday between 2:00-3:00pm.
At times, a one-time referral can be provided for individuals with unusual situations. Emergency 24-hour assistance is available through the Centre Helps: 814.237.5855, 410 S. Fraser St, State College, PA 16801.
Eligible clients will be approved for 12 regular distributions in a 12 month period, with at least 30 days between visits. The 12 times a year does not include any additional distributions, such as the Thanksgiving and Holiday dinner distributions.
Income Qualifications effective 7/1/2020 -- 6/30/21*:
Household Size |
Annual Income |
Monthly Income |
Weekly Income |
1 |
$19,140 |
$1,595 |
$368 |
2 |
$25,860 |
$2,155 |
$497 |
3 |
$32,580 |
$2,715 |
$627 |
4 |
$39,300 |
$3,275 |
$756 |
5 |
$46,020 |
$3,835 |
$885 |
6 |
$52,740 |
$4,395 |
$1,014 |
7 |
$59,460 |
$4,955 |
$1,143 |
8 |
$66,180 |
$5,515 |
$1,273 |
For each additional family member add: |
$6,720 |
$560 |
$129 |
* If a client's income is more than the set amount above, we will work with the case managers/clients on a case-by-case basis.