Providing emergency food assistance for neighbors in need
The Quakertown Food Pantry is located at the Quakertown Borough complex at 101 N. Third St. (at the intersection of 3rd St. and Erie Ave.). The food pantry entrance is located next to the borough maintenance department near the salt storage dome at the rear of the property.
COMMUNITY
Our community is defined primarily of those living in the Quakertown Community School District area and other portions of Upper Bucks county.
DISTRIBUTION
Food is distributed to those in our community who request help. We provide a three-day emergency food supply, which consists of a breakfast, lunch, and dinner for each of the 3 days.
SCHEDULE
The pantry is open 5 days a week.
Monday: 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Tuesday: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Wednesday: 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Thursday: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Friday : 10:00AM - 1:00PM
FOOD SOURCES
TEFAP - The Emergency Food Assistance Program (Federal Government)
SFPP - State Food Purchase Program (State Grant)
Both government programs are through the Bucks County Opportunity Council (BCOC)
Food is purchased from Philabundance and from area grocery stores.
Regular contributions of baked goods and other food items are received from local grocery stores.
Food donations are collected in local schools, businesses, churches, groups, families, and individuals.
Funds are received from private donors, churches, and area businesses.