Community Food Resources
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The City of Scranton maintains a comprehensive directory of local food assistance and shelter resources. Food pantries include Catholic Social Services (504 Penn Avenue, 570/207-2283), United Neighborhood Centers (410 Olive Street, 570/343-8835), Bread and Basket of NEPA, Jewish Family Services of NEPA (615 Jefferson Avenue, 570/344-1186), Meals on Wheels of NEPA (541 Wyoming Avenue, 570/346-2421), The Salvation Army (500 South Washington Avenue, appointment-only), SafetyNet (550 Madison Avenue), Keystone Mission (570/903-9304), and multiple church-based pantries operating on specified schedules throughout the week. Friends of the Poor and Catherine McAuley Center operates five distribution locations with varying hours, including Jackson Terrace, Valley View Terrace, and multiple community sites. Shelter resources include Community Intervention Center Day Shelter (445 North 16th Avenue, 570/343-4298), Catholic Social Services, and Saint Josephs Center, with specialized services through WRC: We Respect and Care.
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