Where can I get free food in Hazleton, PA?

At Iglesia Maná Para Las Naciones, 235 East Broad Street, Hazleton, PA 18201. The Pan de Vida food pantry gives out free groceries on Thursdays at 11:00 am, every other week.

Do I need documents to receive food from the pantry?

No. No identification, proof of income or any document is required, and immigration status is never asked.

Do I have to be a church member to use the food pantry?

No. The pantry is open to any person or family in need regardless of religion or church membership.

Pan de Vida ministry

Free Food Pantry in Hazleton, PANo paperwork, no questions

Q: When is the food distribution in Hazleton?

Thursdays at 11:00 am, every other week. Call +1 347 499 0639 to confirm the next date.

We give out free groceries to 150 to 250 families every other Thursday at 11:00 am. No ID, no proof of income, no questions about your religion or your immigration status. Just come.

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Boxes of free groceries ready for distribution at the Hazleton food pantry — Distribution day · Thursday 11:00 am

What it is

Real food, in abundance

Pan de Vida is the food assistance ministry of Iglesia Maná Para Las Naciones. It started during the COVID-19 pandemic, when hundreds of Hispanic families in Hazleton lost their income from one day to the next — and it has not stopped since.

Each distribution includes fresh food, non-perishables and household basics. When we have them, we also hand out clothing and essential items. Everything is completely free.

The ministry was originally built and led by Pastor Juan García before he founded this church, and today it is run by volunteers from the congregation.

You do not need to be part of the church. We serve anyone in Hazleton and the surrounding area who is in need.

150–250Families per distribution

Thursday11:00 am

$0Cost to the family

2020Serving since

How it works

What you need to do

Step 1Call ahead+1 (347) 499-0639

Step 2Come on a Thursday11:00 am

Step 3Pick up your groceriesFree

Calling is not required, but it helps us prepare enough. Distribution runs every other week — call to confirm the date.

Distribution day

How it looks

Grocery bags prepared for families at the Hazleton food pantry

Donated clothing and household items available to Hazleton families

Volunteers serving meals to the community in Hazleton, Pennsylvania

For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.

Matthew 25:35

Frequently asked questions

Before you come

Do I have to be a member of the church?

No. The pantry is open to any person or family in Hazleton and the surrounding area who is in need, no matter their church, their religion, or whether they have one at all.

Will you ask me for documents?

No. We do not ask for identification, proof of income or any document, and we never ask about immigration status.

When is the distribution?

Thursdays at 11:00 am, every other week. Call +1 (347) 499-0639 to confirm the next date.

Where do I pick it up?

At the church: 235 East Broad Street, corner of Poplar Street, Hazleton, PA 18201.

Do I need to speak Spanish?

No. Our services are in Spanish, but the pantry is for everyone and there is always someone who speaks English.

Can I donate or volunteer?

Yes, and we need it. You can bring non-perishable food or clothing in good condition, volunteer on Thursdays, or support us financially from this page.

Help us keep going

Every dollar becomes food

This ministry runs on what the congregation and the community give. If you want us to keep feeding families in Hazleton, this is how you can help.

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