State College Food Bank’s new facility to serve more people is taking shape.
State College Food Bank’s new facility to serve more people is taking shape. How you can help, and more!
State College Food Bank take on more growing need
With the holiday season upon us, the State College Food Bank has been working to tackle the escalating issue of food insecurity in Centre County.
State College Food Bank Launches $3 million Capital Campaign
The State College Food Bank is fighting hunger in Centre County and is looking to make even more of an impact by moving into a larger space.
State College Food Bank Fundraising Campaign
State College Food Bank launches public fundraising campaign with plans to create grocery store for those in need.
Corl Street Elementary School Cereal Drive
As part of a community service project, fifth grade students at Corl Street Elementary School collected almost 500 cereal boxes for the State College Food Bank. To celebrate the successful food drive, the cereal boxes were set up like dominos and the entire school watched as the boxes fell through the hallways.
Centre County food resources discuss relation between food insecurity,
For many, facing food insecurity can make them feel ashamed and hesitant to reach out for help, but food donation organizations across Centre County would say otherwise.
Need for Food Assistance Growing
Local need for food assistance growing by the week.
Community Farmers Market Provides Free Produce to Centre County
The Community Farmers Market gives everyone in Centre County a chance to get local produce at no cost, while supplies last. The State College Food Bank, State College Downtown Rotary Club, the Nittany Mall and Think We Not Me are all teaming up to help the community be happy and healthy
Collaboration helps Provide Thanksgiving meals to Community for Second Year
“After the success of our drive-through distribution in partnership with the State College Area School District and Central PA Food Bank last year, we saw the need to host the event again,” said Allayn Beck, executive director of SCFB.
Helping Hands Food Pantry is Launched
Open since October, the SCASD site is the first installment of the food bank’s school pantry experimental program. State College Food Bank Executive Director Allayn Beck said she hopes the pantry, by first providing immediate help and then connecting families to the food bank, removes barriers to seeking assistance.
Free Fresh Produce for Centre County Residents
The State College Food Bank, along with Faith Centre Food Bank, State College Downtown Rotary, Nittany Mall and Think We, not Me, will hold a no-cost fresh produce market for Centre County residents.
Nittany Eye Associates give generous donation to State College Food Bank, inspired by act of kindness
A local business was inspired to donate to the State College FoodBank after an act of kindness from one of their patients.
Amidst Pandemic Food Bank Sees Increased Need for Thanksgiving Help
Each year, the State College Food Bank works toward the goal that no one in Centre County goes without a Thanksgiving dinner. This year, with families struggling because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, that goal was made all the more important.
‘There isn’t a quick fix to hunger.’ Centre County food assistance programs prepare for SNAP cuts.
