Food Assistance Directory
Regional Food Pantries
Residential restrictions apply. ID/Proof of residence may be required.
| Program | Address | Phone | Hours | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushkill Outreach | Lehman Township Community Park, 216 Lehman Park Rd, Bushkill, PA 18324 | 570-588-0660 | Tue-Thu 9am-11:45am (Call for appointment) | Residents of Lehman & Middle Smithfield Townships. ID/proof of residence required. |
| C.A.M.E. (Christian Awareness Ministries Ecumenical) | 931 Route 390, Mountainhome, PA 18342 | 570-595-9141 | Mon 8:30am-12pm (Other hours by appointment) | Residents of Barrett, Price & Northeastern Paradise Townships. ID/proof of residence required. |
| Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network | 2334 Rt. 209, Sciota, PA 18354 | 570-992-3136 | Must call for appointment. Mon, Tue & Fri 8am-11am. First 4 Tuesdays & 2nd Saturday of month | Chestnuthill, Eldred, Hamilton, Jackson, Polk & Ross Townships. Pre-registration & ID required. |
| Pocono Mountain Ecumenical Hunger Ministry | Basement of Coolbaugh Municipal Building, 5570 Municipal Drive/Route 611, Tobyhanna, PA 18466 | 570-894-2072 | 1st Wednesday & 1st Saturday 9am-11am (Drive Thru) | Pocono, Coolbaugh, Paradise Townships. ID/proof of residence required. |
| Salvation Army | 226 Washington Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 (Drive Thru) | 570-421-3050 ext.116 | 4th Thursday 10am-1pm (Appointment required, register 2 weeks in advance) | Residents of Smithfield & Stroud Townships, East Stroudsburg, Stroudsburg, Delaware Water Gap, parts of Pocono Township. ID required. |
| Top of the Mountain Ecumenical Network – Five Loaf House | 133 Firehouse Road, Pocono Pines, PA 18350 | 570-646-7456 / 570-646-9181 | 2nd Mon 8:30am-12pm & 1-2pm, following Tue 8:30am-12pm (Drive Thru) | Residents of Coolbaugh, Tobyhanna & Tunkhannock Townships. ID & birth certificates for children required. |
Supplemental Food Pantry Programs
| Program | Address | Phone | Hours | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Episcopal Church | 205 N. 7th Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 | 570-421-7481 | 1st & 3rd Saturday 8am-12pm | Individuals and families in need of food |
| Common Ground Ministries | Desaki Restaurant, 2054 Rt. 611, Swiftwater, PA 18370 | 570-801-2699 | 4th Sunday 1-2pm (No appointment needed) | Monroe County residents. Emergency food available by appointment. |
| Community Food Pantry | 6048 Paradise Valley Rd., Cresco, PA 18326 | 570-620-5182 | Call for appointment | Valid PA ID & income guidelines apply |
| Effort United Methodist Church | 178 Merwinsburg Road, Effort, PA 18330 | 570-629-1890 | 2nd & 4th Saturday 10am-Noon (Pick up outside) | West End residents. Photo ID & proof of residence required |
| Feeding Families Ministry, Inc. | 354 Memorial Blvd, Tobyhanna, PA | 570-977-3702 | Thu & Fri 1-3pm (*Closed 2nd week of month) (Drive Thru) | PA ID required. Income guidelines apply |
| Greater Shiloh Church | 831 B Ann Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 | 570-872-9577 | 2nd Tuesday 11am-4pm | All are welcome. No ID required |
| Jo’s Food Pantry – Light of World Church | 114 Academy Dr., Minisink Hills, PA 18356 | 570-242-3663 | 1st Friday 9am-12pm (Weather permitting, please call ahead) | Monroe & Pike County residents. ID & proof of residency required. Income guidelines apply |
| Lighthouse Full Gospel Church of God | 700 Hammond Lane, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 | 570-420-8196 | 1st & 3rd Tuesday 4pm-6pm | All are welcome. PA ID required |
| Mission of Love and Hope Food Bank Outreach Center | 5224 Milford Road Suite 150, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 | 570-702-9958 | Every other Friday 10am-2:30pm | Open to all |
| Seed of Faith Ministry – Diakoneo Food | 1087 Scenic Drive/Route 534, Kunkletown, PA 18058 | 610-951-4303 | 1st & 3rd Monday 9:30-11am. Drive-thru; stay in car; bring own bags | Residents of Saylorsburg, West End, Albrightsville only. Income guidelines apply. ID & proof of residence required. |
| St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Smithfield | 139 Craigs Meadow Rd., East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 | 570-223-9422 | 1st Thursday of the month 9:30am-12pm. Call to check dates/times & make appointment | Monroe County residents |
| St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Tannersville | 158 Fish Hill Road, Tannersville, PA 18372 | 570-629-1992 | Tuesdays 11am-1pm. Drive-thru, check in at door. One visit per month | Monroe County residents. ID & proof of residence required. No appointment needed. |
| Stroudsburg Wesleyan Church | 915 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 | 570-421-0750 | 1st & 3rd Friday 5pm-6pm. Drive-thru | No income guidelines or appointment needed |
| Swiftwater Food Pantry – Eglise Evangélique De La Renaissance Church | 129 Lower Swiftwater Road, Swiftwater, PA 18370 | 570-895-2344 | Saturdays 9am–12pm. Drive-thru | Proof of residence required |
| West End Food Pantry – Eldred Community Center | 516 Kunkletown Rd., Kunkletown, PA | 570-730-6055 | 1st & 3rd Saturday 9am–12pm. Drive-thru | Residents of West End & nearby towns |
| Everybody Eats Project | 804 Sarah Street, Suite #308, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 | Office: 570-234-3200 / Hotline: 570-223-4503 | Call for appointment | Emergency nutritional assistance to underserved/low-income households. Food delivery may be available for homebound individuals. |
Community Meals (All Individuals Served)
| Program | Address | Phone | Hours / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | 226 Washington St, East Stroudsburg | 570-421-3050 | Mon-Fri: Breakfast 7-9am, Lunch 11am-12pm (Closed holidays). Take-out only |
| East Stroudsburg United Methodist | 83 South Courtland St, East Stroudsburg | 570-421-3280 | Mon 2-4pm, Take-out meals, use back entrance |
| Pleasant Valley Assembly of God | 1086 Weir Lake Rd, Brodheadsville | 570-992-6799 | Mon 3-4:15pm (Take-out; except holidays/school closures) |
| Five Loaf House | 133 Firehouse Rd, Pocono Pines | 570-646-7456 | 1st Tuesday 11am-1pm |
| Stroudsburg Alliance Church | 36 North 3rd Street, Stroudsburg | 570-424-8722 | Wed 4-5pm (Take-out only) |
| Zion United Lutheran Church | 1919 Route 209, Brodheadsville | 570-992-6988 | 3rd Wed 5-6pm (Drive-thru) |
| St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (Christ’s Café) | 158 Fish Hill Rd, Tannersville | 570-629-1992 | 3rd Wed 4:30-6pm |
| St. Matthew’s Catholic Church | 78 Ridgeway St, East Stroudsburg | 570-421-2342 | Thu: 4:30pm doors open, dinner 5:30pm; To-go bags available |
| Stroudsburg Wesleyan Church | 915 North Fifth St., Stroudsburg | 570-421-0750 | Sundays breakfast 9:45-11:30am, 1st Thursday dinner 6pm-7pm |
| Church of St. Luke | 818 Main St, Stroudsburg | 570-421-9097 | Sat 12-1:30pm |
| Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church | 135 Stokes Ave, Stroudsburg | 570-647-5807 | 3rd Sat Breakfast 10-11am (Easter may affect April date) |
| Stroudsburg United Methodist Church | 547 Main St, Stroudsburg, PA | 570-421-6020 | Sundays 2pm-3pm. Use Ann Street entrance for the meal. Dine-in or take-out meals. |
| Queen of Peace Church | 1402 Route 209, Gilbert, PA | 610-681-6137 | 2nd & 4th Sundays at 2:30pm. Sit down or take-out meal. |
| Mady’s Kitchen – St. John’s Catholic Church | 5171 Milford Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA | 570-223-9144 | Last Sunday of the month, 4pm-6pm. |
Other Food Assistance Programs
- Monroe County Meals on Wheels: 901 Polk Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 – Phone: 570-424-8794. Home meal delivery for homebound. Client fees on sliding scale. SNAP accepted. Call or submit form: monroemeals.org
- SNAP / Food Stamps: 1972 West Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 – Phone: 570-424-3030, Toll Free: 1-877-905-1495. Apply online: www.compass.state.pa.us
- WIC (Women, Infants, & Children): 175 East Brown St, East Stroudsburg: 570-424-8784; 354 Memorial Blvd, Tobyhanna: 570-839-5901; Toll Free: 1-800-WIC-WINS. Apply online: www.pawic.com
- Monroe County Senior Centers: Midday meals for adults 60 and over. You must be a registered member of the
centers. Please call Mara @ 570-420-3743 to register and to request a listing of locations, days and times for meals and contact person for each center. Suggested lunch donation is $1.50. Locations include:
| Center | Location | RSVP / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Loder Senior Center | East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 | Call at least one day in advance by 10am to RSVP |
| Mountain Senior Center | Tobyhanna, PA 18466 | Call at least one day in advance by 10am to RSVP |
| Barrett Senior Center | Cresco, PA 18326 | Call at least one day in advance by 10am to RSVP |
| Chestnut Senior Center | Brodheadsville, PA 18322 | Call at least one day in advance by 10am to RSVP |
| Jewish Resource Center | Stroudsburg, PA 18360 | Call to RSVP by Sunday for JRC meal |
