Community Food Pantry Outreach
Our ministry partners with Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Irwin to assist in providing a resource for folks in the 15642 area and members of other local Lutheran Churches who are experiencing food insecurity. Distribution dates for 2026 are: February 21 (Easter), April 18, June 13, August 15, October 17 (Thanksgiving), December 12 (Christmas). Postcards are sent to remind recipients of the dates. The pantry also assists on an as needed basis as well. Donated items can be left at Penn-Zion.
Items needed currently, special requests:
Instant coffee/teabags
Hot chocolate mix
Olive oil/vegetable oil
Valentine candy
Paper towels
Deodorant
Shampoo and conditioner
Items always requested:
Mac & cheese/pasta
Applesauce
Baked beans
Canned fruit
Canned tuna
Cereal
Granola bars
Pasta Sauce
Oatmeal
Paper Towels
Peanut butter & Jelly
Potato/rice mix
Pudding Cups
Toilet Paper
Peanut Butter and Cheese Crackers
Cake/muffin/brownie mix
Chef Boyardee
Canned Vegetables