Schuylkill Community Action - Schuylkill Food Network
Resource Name:Schuylkill Community Action - Schuylkill Food Network
address
225 North Centre Street, Pottsville, PA 17901
Eligibility
Eligibility:
Must be a resident of Schuylkill County
Household income must be at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
Must be experiencing food insecurity or need short-term food assistance
Clients are typically assigned to a pantry based on geographic service area
Hours
Summer Hours
SCA Offices:
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Pantry hours and days vary. Reference local pantry's schedule for details.
Languages
Spanish
Application process
Clients may call for referral information or visit the Schuylkill Community Action website for pantry locations where intake can be completed. Intake can also be completed through PA Navigate by searching for the nearest participating food pantry.
In PA Navigate, the Schuylkill Food Network is listed as 21 individual pantry locations rather than a single program entry, allowing clients to select and complete intake directly with the pantry closest to them.
Fees
None
Service area
Schuylkill, PA
The Schuylkill Food Network is a coordinated system of 21 local food pantries across Schuylkill County, managed by Schuylkill Community Action. The network provides accessible, community-based food assistance to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity by connecting them directly to a pantry within their local service area.
Each pantry operates as part of a unified countywide system, ensuring residents can receive consistent emergency and supplemental food support close to home. Clients are matched with a pantry based on geographic location to improve access and reduce barriers to care.
In addition to food assistance, the network serves as a point of connection to other supportive services as needed, helping households stabilize and access additional community resources.
What's Here
Providing organization
Schuylkill Community Action
Dedicated to reducing poverty and promoting self-sufficiency for individuals and families in Schuylkill County. SCA offers a wide range of programs and services, including housing counseling, home repair and weatherization assistance, food distribution through the Schuylkill Food Network, financial literacy education, and case management. By connecting people with resources, education, and advocacy, SCA works to strengthen communities and help residents achieve long-term stability and independence.