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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on June 29, 2020.

We recommend that you monitor this site, as well as the sites referenced in these resources, for updates and changes as we expect the situation and solutions to change over the coming weeks and months. For information on specific programs, we encourage you to visit the websites of the organizations or government entities that are responsible for the relief.

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Description of Program and Relief

Commission on Economic Opportunity Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank

Description of Program and Relief

During the COVID-19 outbreak, the Commission on Economic Opportunity is operating three drive-thru food pantries as well as a food pantry locator.

Government or Lead Agency

Commission on Economic Opportunity

Dates Available

Hazleton food pantry: Mondays and Thursdays, 1 p.m.–4 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Wilkes-Barre food pantry: Mondays and Wednesdays, 1 p.m.–4 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Wyoming County food pantry: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–4 pm.

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

None identified

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

The Hazleton food pantry is located at Broad Street Business Exchange, 100 West Broad Street, Suite 11 (lower level), Hazleton, PA 18201 (570.455.4994)

The Wilkes-Barre food pantry is located at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 190 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 (570.826.0510)

The Wyoming County food pantry is located at CEO Wyoming County office, Wyoming County Human Services Building, 819 Hunter Highway (lower level), Tunkhannock, PA 18657 (570.836.4090)

Individuals who cannot locate a local pantry may call 570.826.0510 or 800.822.0359 for a pantry referral.

List of Additional Information

For additional information, click here.

For a list of food pantries in Susquehanna County, click here.

For a list of food pantries in Wyoming County, click here.

* By making this information available, Paul, Weiss seeks to provide a summary repository of publicly-available information regarding these services and programs. However, the details of these and other similar resources, and available information about them, may change on a regular basis. We recommend that you monitor this website, and the websites of the organizations included here, for updates and changes to the programs. By providing this information, Paul, Weiss is not sponsoring, vouching for, or recommending any of the programs or services described herein, or making any representations as to the accuracy of the information provided.


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