Find Shelter, Resources, and Food Banks in NEPA

Use the map to find shelters, nessecities, and local food banks near you. This page helps you find local shelters, food banks, hygiene items, clothing, and essential resources in Scranton and NEPA. All services listed are free or low-cost. Teens are welcome.

If you are in immediate danger or need a safe place right now:

Call 911
Text HOME to 741741 – Crisis Text Line
Call 211 – PA Resource Hotline
National Runaway Safeline: 1-800-RUNAWAY

Local Shelter & Housing Support Options

Catherine McAuley Center – Provides emergency shelter, housing support, and case-management services for individuals and families in crisis. They work with people facing homelessness, helping with basic needs and stabilization. (Lackawanna Housing)

Community Intervention Center – Offers homeless services, mental health support, and assistance with basic needs in Scranton. Located at 445 N. 6th Avenue, the center connects people with resources that can help stabilize housing situations. (communityinterventioncenter.net)

St. Anthony’s Haven (Catholic Social Services) – Located at 409 Olive Street, this is Scranton’s long-standing year-round emergency shelter for adults experiencing homelessness, offering sleeping facilities, meals, showers, laundry, and case management. (dioceseofscranton.org)

St. Joseph’s Center (Walsh Manor) – Provides transitional housing and supportive services, particularly for families and pregnant women in need of shelter and stability. (Lackawanna Housing)

United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania (UNC) – While not a traditional “shelter,” UNC helps connect people to emergency housing assistance, rental support programs, and community services to prevent homelessness. (uncnepa.org)

Women’s Resource Center – Offers support programs focused on women, including connections to housing resources, counseling, and assistance during crises. (Lackawanna Housing)

Important Contacts & Support Resources

Lackawanna County Department of Human Services – Provides information about homelessness assistance programs, housing supports, and referrals. (Pennsylvania Government)

Dial 2-1-1 (Pennsylvania) – A free 24/7 hotline you can call or text your ZIP code to connect with a specialist who can help locate shelters, housing programs, food, and other social services in Scranton. (United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne & Pike)

Local Food Banks & Pantries in Scranton

United Neighborhood Centers - Angel's Attic Food & Clothing Pantry – Offers food pantry services with groceries by visit; open weekdays with flexible hours (often ~9 am – 5 pm). Angel’s Attic is a key resource for food support. (uncnepa.org)

Friends Of The Poor-Jackson Terrace Food Pantry – Food pantry providing meals and groceries Monday through Friday; part of a local community support network. (lackawannacounty.com)

St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen – Community kitchen and food support that serves meals and pantry items in Scranton. (lackawannacounty.com)

The Salvation Army-Scranton - Food Distribution Center – Offers food distribution and pantry services; appointments may be required for some programs. (The Salvation Army USA)

Saint Paul's Parish Food Pantry - Food Distribution Center – Local parish pantry with food assistance for community members. (lackawannacounty.com)

Saint Joseph's Center Baby Pantry - Food Distribution Center – Pantry focused on baby and child food essentials for families. (lackawannacounty.com)

Saint Ann's Food Pantry - Food Distribution Center – Another local food pantry supporting residents in need. (lackawannacounty.com)

Assembly of God - Food Distribution Center – Community food assistance hosted through a local church. (lackawannacounty.com)

Bread Basket Of NEPA - Food Distribution Center and Bread Basket-North Scranton - Food Distribution Center – Part of the Bread Basket NEPA network supporting pantries across Lackawanna County with staples and fresh food. (Bread Basket NEPA)

Clothing and Other Resources

Dress for Success Lackawanna – Provides professional clothing and support for individuals preparing for work or job interviews. (Dress for Success)

Additional Assistance Options

SNAP (Food Assistance Benefits) – State program to help eligible households buy groceries using an EBT card.

PA Homeless Assistance Program (HAP) – Helps individuals and families facing homelessness with shelter and housing support.

Community Intervention Center – Offers support services including help with basic needs (food/hygiene) and referrals.

Regional Support (serving Scranton area)

Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank – A major regional food bank that distributes food to pantries across NEPA, including Lackawanna County and Scranton. (lackawannacounty.com)

Additional Context

Lackawanna County has many daily and weekly pantries, including Friends of the Poor locations, Catholic Social Services pantries, Bread Basket spots, and community meals, often with specific hours/days and sometimes requiring ID or registration. (lackawannacounty.com)

Most food banks are on or near COLTS routes. Visit coltsbus.com or call 570-346-2061 for route help.