struggling with food insecurity?
Parkland CARES Food Pantry is dedicated to supporting the Parkland community and those who are facing food insecurity. We welcome families and individuals once a month to shop at our Choice Pantry, allowing them to select the food items that best meet their unique needs. Our goal is to provide a welcoming environment where community members can access nutritious food with dignity and respect.
snack pack program
Parkland CARES Snack Pack program provides Parkland students with a bag of food specifically packed for the weekend and holidays when free and reduced meals are not available through school. This initiative is coordinated through the student’s school guidance counselors. If your family is interested in participating, please reach out to the guidance counselor at your child’s school or email us at inquiry@parklandcaresfp.org.
snack pack program
Parkland CARES Snack Pack program provides Parkland students with a bag of food specifically packed for the weekend and holidays when free and reduced meals are not available through school. This initiative is coordinated through the student’s school guidance counselors. If your family is interested in participating, please reach out to the guidance counselor at your child’s school or email us at inquiry@parklandcaresfp.org.
Choice Pantry Operations
CHOICE PANTRY SHOPPING ELIGIBILITY
Residents of the Parkland School District are eligible to receive food once a month. To participate, you must present a valid PA driver’s license or PA resident card, along with proof of residency. Reservations are required, with one reservation allowed per month. We encourage adult shoppers and limit two shoppers per family. Please remember to bring reusable shopping bags.
CHOICE PANTRY OPERATIONS
Choice Pantry days and hours may vary each month, and reservations are required to ensure your participation. Please make sure to arrive at the start of your scheduled time block, as this helps us serve you efficiently. Once you arrive, a volunteer will guide you through the Pantry, where you can select the items that best meet your family’s needs. We kindly ask that you bring reusable shopping bags to help reduce waste. Please note that missing your reservation may impact your ability to participate in future visits to Parkland CARES.
reservations
Click the link below to create your PantrySoft account and schedule a reservation.
Reservation required:
One reservation per month.
Adult shoppers preferred.
Only two shoppers per family.
Bring reusable shopping bags.
Additional resources in our area
Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley
Meals on Wheels provides homebound senior citizens and adults with disabilities with home-delivered meals, grocery shopping and other services. If you are in need of additional food resources or food delivery, visit the Meals on Wheels website for more information.
PA SNAP (Food Stamps) Program
If you need help with long-term food assistance through the PA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, please call the hotline at 484-821-2406 or visit the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services SNAP website for more information or to apply.
Parkland School District
If you have a Parkland student who needs food assistance, please contact the district with your particular circumstance and the Parkland School District Food Outreach Team will respond. Please be sure to include your student’s name.
Email:
ParklandREACH@parklandsd.org
Call:
610-351-5753
PA WIC Program
If you are a pregnant woman, mother, or caregiver of infants and young children, you may be eligible for the PA WIC program. Visit the Pennsylvania Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) website for more information or to apply.
Second Harvest Food Bank
Their mission is to obtain and distribute food to people in need through area non-profits, and to provide resources for education and advocacy to end hunger. For more information and to locate additional food resources, visit the Second Harvest website.
United Way
If you are in need of additional food resources, housing assistance or other necessities, please visit the United Way website for more information.
Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley
Meals on Wheels provides homebound senior citizens and adults with disabilities with home-delivered meals, grocery shopping and other services. If you are in need of additional food resources or food delivery, visit the Meals on Wheels website for more information.
Parkland School District
If you have a Parkland student who needs food assistance, please contact the district with your particular circumstance and the Parkland School District Food Outreach Team will respond. Please be sure to include your student’s name.
Email:
ParklandREACH@parklandsd.org
Call:
610-351-5753
Second Harvest Food Bank
Their mission is to obtain and distribute food to people in need through area non-profits, and to provide resources for education and advocacy to end hunger. For more information and to locate additional food resources, visit the Second Harvest website.
United Way
If you are in need of additional food resources, housing assistance or other necessities, please visit the United Way website for more information.
PA SNAP (Food Stamps) Program
If you need help with long-term food assistance through the PA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, please call the hotline at 484-821-2406 or visit the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services SNAP website for more information or to apply.
PA WIC Program
If you are a pregnant woman, mother, or caregiver of infants and young children, you may be eligible for the PA WIC program. Visit the Pennsylvania Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) website for more information or to apply.
United Way
If you are in need of additional food resources, housing assistance or other necessities, please visit the United Way website for more information.
United Way
If you are in need of additional food resources, housing assistance or other necessities, please visit the United Way website for more information.