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 Community Help Centre: 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 7/1/2019 -- 6/30/20*:
| Household Size | Annual Income | Monthly Income | Weekly Income |
| 1 | $18,735 | $1,561 | $360 |
| 2 | $25,365 | $2,114 | $488 |
| 3 | $31,995 | $2,666 | $615 |
| 4 | $38,625 | $3,219 | $743 |
| 5 | $45,255 | $3,771 | $870 |
| 6 | $51,885 | $4,324 | $998 |
| 7 | $58,515 | $4,876 | $1,125 |
| 8 | $65,145 | $5,429 | $1,253 |
| For each additional family member add: | $6,630 | $553 | $128 |
* 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.
