Juniata County Food Pantry
Matthew 25:35 For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink.
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How Do I Get Help?
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To qualify to receive assistance: 1. A resident of Juniata County
2. Income eligible based on 185% poverty levels
Households may visit the food pantry for groceries no more than twelve (12) times in one year, and no more than one (1) time per month.
If you have any questions, please call us at 717-436-9718 during regular business hours.
IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER
Food Pantry Customers: In case of bad weather, the Food Pantry will remain open during its regular hours, as long as at least one staff member is in the building. We will not call to cancel appointments.
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If you plan to come, please call the Food Pantry first, 436-9718, to make sure someone is here. If no one answers your call, leave a message, and we will contact you the next time we are in to reschedule your appointment.
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If you decide not to come, call the Food Pantry to reschedule your appointment.
Thanksgiving Groceries for Juniata County Families in Need
This year, the Rotary Club of Mifflintown and the Juniata County Food Pantry are joining forces to bring Thanksgiving meals to Juniata County families in need. All the groceries to make up a Thanksgiving dinner will be distributed on Saturday, Nov 22, 10:00AM - Noon, at the River Church Parking lot (CJEMS) north of Mifflintown on Rt 35. This will be a drive through distribution like last year, so please stay in your vehicle when you arrive and someone will come to you. This will be the only time to receive the Thanksgiving meal this year. To qualify for the Thanksgiving distribution, everyone must present some form of ID (Driver’s license, Access card, Medicare card, etc). In addition, any family NOT a current customer (within last 12 months) of the Juniata County Food Pantry must provide current proof of Juniata County residency: current photo ID with Juniata County address or a recent piece of mail (utility bill or lease) with name and address; and sign an income eligibility form at the distribution. If you are picking up a meal for someone else, you must have a note, signed and dated by the recipient, allowing you to pick up the meal for them, as well as the required proof listed above. There is no need to arrive early. Please ensure you have room in your vehicle for the meal box.
If you are already blessed with plenty of food and would like to help us provide holiday meals, we are seeking the following donations: Turkeys, brownie/cookie mix, cranberry sauce, stuffing, instant potatoes, and canned sweet potatoes. Monetary and gift card donations are also appreciated.
For more information, please contact the Juniata County Food Pantry at 717-436-9718. The Pantry is located at 114 N. Main St, Mifflintown. Mailing address is PO Box 44, Mifflintown, 17059. Hours are Tuesdays 9-12 and 1-5 and Saturdays 9-12, however donations of non-perishable items may be left at any time in our vestibule.
Senior Nutrition Guide https://www.caring.com/caregivers/nutrition-guide-for-seniors/