Food for Friends Food Bank

A nonprofit organization

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$10,000 Goal

Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Support Food for Friends
Right here in Catawissa, families are making impossible choices between paying bills and putting food on the table. Food for Friends Food Bank exists to make sure no neighbor goes hungry — and during Raise the Region, your gift goes even further.


Who We Are:
Food for Friends Food Bank serves individuals and families throughout the Catawissa area who are experiencing food insecurity. We provide nutritious food, essential household items, and compassionate support to neighbors facing difficult times.

Whether it’s a senior on a fixed income, a family impacted by job loss, or a child who needs meals outside of school hours — we are here.

In 2025 the food bank provided food to 2,063 families representing 5,333 individuals (many families come each month).  
We also provide oranges and apples and other items to students who have enrolled in the backpack program at Southern Columbia School District. As of December 31, forty-three students are enrolled in this program.

We estimate that in 2025 we handed out 80,000 pounds of food and laundry detergent during the year (40 tons). To accomplish this, we had a group of volunteers who put in over 1,367 hours throughout the year. This is equivalent to 171 eight hour shifts.

The need continues to growand so does our commitment.


What Your Gift Does:

Your Donation Makes an Immediate Difference:

  • $25 helps provide groceries for a family for several days

  • $50 supports emergency food assistance for neighbors in crisis

  • $100 helps stock shelves with fresh and shelf-stable essentials

  • $250 helps sustain operations during high-demand months 

During Raise the Region, your gift may qualify for stretch pool funds and prizes — meaning your donation could go even further.  
The more we raise during this event, the more families we can serve throughout the coming year.

Please consider making a donation today.  Together, we can ensure no one in our community faces hunger alone.

Giving Activity

Mission

Food for Friends Food Bank exists to ensure that no neighbor in Catawissa goes hungry by providing food, dignity, and hope to those facing difficult times. We serve individuals and families experiencing food insecurity with compassion and respect, offering reliable access to nutritious food and essential support. Through the generosity of our community and the dedication of our volunteers, we strive to strengthen lives and bring hope to our neighbors when they need it most.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Food for Friends Food Bank

other names

EIN: 24-0856754

Address

228 South St
Catawissa, PA 17820