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State Food Purchase Program (SFPP)

Pennsylvania leads all states in providing food assistance for the needy under the SFPP. The program provides cash grants to counties for the purchase and distribution of food to low income individuals. It is intended to supplement the efforts of food pantries, soup kitches, food banks, feeding programs, shelters for the homeless and similar organizations to reduce hunger.

Pennsylvania is one of a small number of states in the nation to provide state revenues for an emergency assistance food program for its low-income citizens. This is the largest program of its kind and it reflects the commonwealth's determination to address problems related to nutrition and hunger. Grants are allocated to the County Commissioners for the purchase of food at wholesale, competitively bid prices, or better.

Who should participate?

Churches, community groups, civic groups, and other non-profit organizations can distribute these foods.

Residents of households receiving any of the following may be eligible for this service:

  • Unemployment compensation
  • Food stamps
  • Cash assistance
  • Medical assistance
  • Household income is at or below 150% of the U.S. poverty level
  • Those experiencing a crisis situation, such as fire are also eligible

Regulations

Proof of Residence (Photo ID), Social Security numbers of recipients, and Proof of income are required.

No food purchased through the program may be sold or offered for sale, or in exchange for property or services.  The Lead Agency is responsible for services where there are gaps in the delivery of services.  Priority is placed for purchase of readily consumable PA food products.  See the food standards list for the food items allowable for purchase with SFPP funds.  Transportation, storage and related administration costs up to a maximum of eight percent of the total county allocation are also allowable program costs.

Community Action Services Locations

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Berlin Pantry
Trinity United Church of Christ
610 Main Street Berlin, PA 15530 Hours of Operation: 9:00am - 11:00am Every Wednesday Service Area/School District: Berlin and Shanksville
Boswell Pantry
Helping Hands
301 Center Street Boswell, PA 15531 Hours of Operation: 9:00am - 12:00 Noon Every Thursday Service Area/School District: North Star Area
Confluence Pantry
711 Logan Place
Confluence, PA 15424 Hours of Operation: 9:00am - 12:00 Noon Last Friday Service Area/School District: Turkeyfoot Valley
Hollsopple Pantry
St. Francis Sharing & Caring
107 Stevens Lane Hollsopple, PA 15935 Hours of Operation: 9:00am - 3:00pm 1st Monday and 1st Wednesday Service Area/School District: Conemaugh Township Area
Meyersdale Pantry
Zion Lutheran Church
355 Center Street Meyersdale, A 15552 Hours of Operation: 9:00am - 10:00am Every Friday Service Area/School District: Meyersdale, Garrett, and Salisbury Area
Shade/Central City Pantry
785 Lohr Street
Missionary Church Central City, PA 15926 Hours of Operation: 9:00am - 11:00am 2nd Saturday Service Area/School District: Shade - Central City
Somerset Pantry
Hours of Operation:
8:00am - 11:00am Every Wednesday Service Area/School District: Rockwood & Somerset
Somerset Pantry
Trinity Lutheran Church
918 Tayman Avenue Somerset, PA 15501 Hours of Operation: 8:00am - 11:00am Every Wednesday Service Area/School District: Rockwood & Somerset
Windber Food Pantry
401 22nd St.
Windber, PA 15963 Hours of Operation: 9:00am - 11:30am 1st & 3rd Tuesday Service Area/School District: Windber Area

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