Our core food distribution program provides qualified individuals and families with a variety of fresh and non-perishable foods available at various distribution sites throughout Westmoreland County. Many who qualify for this program are also eligible for other supplemental programs to receive additional assistance. This important program is available on a long-term basis, as well as a one-time emergency basis to ensure that no one goes without a healthy, nutritious meal.

Eligibility guidelines can be found below.  Please note, Act 27 of 2024, the “Veterans’ Benefit payment Exclusion,” excludes 100% of a veteran’s service-connected disability benefit payment from counting as income when determining eligibility for the State Food Purchase Program (SFPP) Funded through the PA Dept. of Agriculture. Likewise, according to this Act, this 100% income exclusion for SFPP eligibility determination also applies to an unmarried surviving spouse upon the death of a veteran for any compensation or payment the unmarried surviving spouse is entitled to receive. These exclusions apply to income considered for purposes of the Self-Declaration of Need Form, completed when enrolling in the Food Pantry Distribution Program.

Click here to view a map of our pantry locations.

If you would like to find out more about our Food Pantry Distribution Program, call us toll free at 1-800-462-2080 between 8:00am – 4:00pm or complete this form.