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.
The​Summer Backpack Program
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Any child who lives in Juniata County, participates in the Free/Reduced Lunch Program at school, and completed kindergarten through 8 th grade is invited to sign-up for the Juniata County Food Pantry Summer Backpack Program each year in May/June (at the end of the school year).
Qualifying students will receive a free backpack and may visit the Juniata County Food Pantry with their parent(s) once a month during summer vacation to receive a box full of nutritious lunches. Lunches include a main course, a fruit choice, a snack, and either milk or juice.
Parents may call the Food Pantry at 717-436-9718 to make an appointment to register their child(ren) and receive their first month of lunches. Families that are also clients of the Food Pantry may receive their regular groceries at the same time. To register, an adult who has legal custody must bring the student(s), a photo ID, and an Access Card, if possible, belonging to the student or custodial adult.
The Backpack Program will continue until the end of summer vacation.
For more information, please call the Juniata County Food Pantry, 436-9718.
Senior Nutrition Guide https://www.caring.com/caregivers/nutrition-guide-for-seniors/