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    Food pantries and meals33

    Pottsville

    JW Cooper Community Center

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Serves Berks, Schuylkill. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Saturday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    315 Howard Avenue, Pottsville, PA 17901

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    Pottsville

    Pottsville Salvation Army

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Monday and Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Friday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    400 Sanderson St, Pottsville, PA 17901

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    Pottsville

    United Presbyterian Church

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Serves Pottsville. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Thursday, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
    Address
    214 Mahantongo Street, Pottsville, PA 17901

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    Ashland

    Christ's Cupboard

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Thursday, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
    Address
    Christ's United Lutheran Church 437 Airport Rd, Ashland, PA 17921

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    Pottsville

    Pottsville Mobile Market

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Thursday and Friday, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    Fairlane Village Mall 7211 Pottsville St Clair Hwy, Pottsville, PA 17901

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    Ringtown

    Ringtown Valley Food Pantry

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Serves Ringtown, TOWNSHIP/NEIGHBORHOOD: North Union, Part of East Union. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Friday, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Address
    Union Township Building 155 Zion Grove Rd, Ringtown, PA 17967

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    Shenandoah

    Shenandoah Mobile Market

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Tuesday, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    Mrs. T's Pierogies 2 Herald Rd, Shenandoah, PA 17976

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    Shenandoah

    Shenandoah Valley Food Pantry

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Tuesday, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    Iglesia Cristiana El Dios Vivo 213 West Oak Street, Shenandoah, PA 17976

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    Tamaqua

    Tamaqua Mobile Market

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Monday, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    Dutch Hill Baseball Fields Clark St & Biddle St, Tamaqua, PA 18252

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    Tamaqua

    Tamaqua Primitive Methodist Church

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
    Address
    57 Hunter St, Tamaqua, PA 18252

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    Tower City

    The Vikings Backpack

    Food pantry, a Central Pennsylvania Food Bank partner. Serves Serves children/youth at the Williams Valley Jr./Sr. High School. . Must attend Williams Valley Jr./Sr. High School. Contact the Guidance Office, if interested.

    Hours
    Friday, 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM
    Address
    10330 State Rt 209, Tower City, PA 17980

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    Tower City

    Tower City Military Share Distribution

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Thursday, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Address
    2 Clarks Valley Road, Tower City, PA 17980

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    Tower City

    Williams Valley Food Pantry (SCA)

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Serves TOWNSHIP/NEIGHBORHOOD: Williams Valley School District. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    536 E Grand Ave, Tower City, PA 17980

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    Frackville

    Frackville Area Food Pantry (SCA)

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Serves Frackville Borough, Englewood & West Mahanoy. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Thursday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Address
    Frackville Senior Citizen Center 130 E. Frack Street, Frackville, PA 17931

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    Frackville

    New Hope Wesleyan Church

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Saturday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM (last week of the month only)
    Address
    32 S Spencer St, Frackville, PA 17931

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    Minersville

    Minersville Mobile Market

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Thursday, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    Minersville High School 40 High School Ln, Minersville, PA 17954

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    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg Area Food Pantry (SCA)

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. 3rd Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    185 Mahanoy St, Nuremberg, PA 18241

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    Nuremberg

    People In Need

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Serves Zip Code: 18241.

    Hours
    Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    185 Mahanoy Street, Nuremberg, PA 18241

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    Orwigsburg

    Orwigsburg Area Food Pantry

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Serves We serve Southern Schuylkill County & Northern Berks countries . Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    232 East Market St, Orwigsburg, PA 17961

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    Orwigsburg

    South Schuylkill Mobile Market

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Saturday, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    Blum's Auction House 1506 Centre Turnpike, Orwigsburg, PA 17961

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    Pine Grove

    Pine Grove Military Share Distribution

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    2nd Saturday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    23 Oak Grove Road, Pine Grove, PA 17963

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    Pine Grove

    Pine Grove Mobile Pantry

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    1st Friday, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Address
    23 Oak Grove Road, Pine Grove, PA 17963

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    Schuylkill Haven

    Schuylkill Haven Area Food Pantry (SCA)

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Monday, 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Friday, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Address
    Walk In Shoe Factory 220 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972

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    Pottsville

    The Salvation Army Pottsville Corps

    Salvation Army location that lists food help and emergency help with rent and utility bills. Help depends on funding and need, so call first to ask what is available now and what to bring.

    Hours
    Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    Address
    400 Sanderson Street, Pottsville, PA 17901

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    Pottsville

    Housing Authority of the City of Pottsville

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    410 W Laurel Blvd, Pottsville, PA 17901

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    Health and dental4

    Minersville

    Schuylkill Community Health Center

    Community health center run by Primary Health Network. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    210 Sunbury St, Minersville, PA 17954

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    Recovery and mental health help2

    Veterans services2

    Safety and crisis help1

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    Questions people ask

    Where can I get free food in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania?

    We have confirmed 33 places that can help in Schuylkill County: JW Cooper Community Center in Pottsville (Saturday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM), (570) 671-0979, call first; Pottsville Salvation Army (Monday and Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM), (570) 622-5252, call first; United Presbyterian Church in Pottsville (Thursday, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM), (570) 622-1760, call first. 30 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help paying rent or a utility bill in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Schuylkill County: The Salvation Army Pottsville Corps (Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM), (570) 622-5252. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get housing help in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Schuylkill County: Housing Authority of the City of Pottsville, (570) 628-2702, call first; Schuylkill County Housing Authority in Schuylkill Haven, (570) 385-3400, call first. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania?

    We have confirmed 4 places that can help in Schuylkill County: Star Community Health-Ringtown, (570) 645-1951, call first; Shenandoah Health Center, (724) 342-3002, call first; Star Community Health-Hometown in Tamaqua, (570) 645-1950, call first. 1 more is listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Schuylkill County: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Schuylkill County: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

    Where can I get free legal help in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Schuylkill County: MidPenn Legal Services, (800) 326-9177. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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