Big Spring Area Food Bank

Big Spring Area Food Bank Because of our love for God and our desire to love others, we provide food to assist any person in need living in the Big Spring School District.

Food distribution is monthly, 9:00 a.m.--11:00 a.m. typically the last Monday of the month. Holidays may alter this schedule. Eligibility requirements: Clients are required to complete a self-declaration of need form. Our food pantry was formed in 1991 as a nonprofit, interfaith cooperative, involving ten local congregations of the Big Spring Inter-Church Council. We have a six-member board of di

rectors, one paid employee, and 90-100 volunteers. Since January 2010 we have leased space from Big Spring United Lutheran Church, with a 1,120 square foot storage area and 1,720 square feet of usable, handicapped-accessible distribution area. To store perishables, we have a walk-in cooler and freezer. We distribute 30-35 different nutritious items, including fresh produce and meats. We receive food and cash donations from churches, individuals, businesses, and food drives. We serve 110-160 families each month, which includes 20% senior citizens and 30% children and youth. We partner with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. Since 1992, they have provided more than 390,000 pounds of nutritious foods, translating to more than 304,000 meals for individuals and families facing food insecurity. We also partner with the Cumberland County Aging and Community Services, which is the lead agency for the PA Department of Agriculture for Cumberland County Food Banks. We are one of eight food banks in Cumberland County. Big Spring Area Food Bank follows all policies and procedures set by the PA Department of Agriculture, which is not based on faith for a client to receive food assistance.

03/16/2026

Free Clothing for the community. Everyone is welcome to stop by.

You may enter through the doors at the Connection Center at the large parking lot on the side.

PLEASE NOTE THIS WEATHER RELATED 2-hour DELAY FOR MONDAY, 2/23...BSAFB will begin distributing at 11 a.m. and will close...
02/22/2026

PLEASE NOTE THIS WEATHER RELATED 2-hour DELAY FOR MONDAY, 2/23...

BSAFB will begin distributing at 11 a.m. and will close at 1 p.m.

02/21/2026
We will be open tomorrow, January 30th at 9:00am for distribution!
01/29/2026

We will be open tomorrow, January 30th at 9:00am for distribution!

The school district will be physically closed tomorrow, January 27. For the safety of our clients and volunteers, our fo...
01/26/2026

The school district will be physically closed tomorrow, January 27. For the safety of our clients and volunteers, our food distribution has been rescheduled to Friday, January 30, from 9:00–10:00 AM.

This will be a modified drive through distribution, with prepackaged food delivered directly to your car. We will make EVERY effort to ensure food reaches those in need.

If Friday does not work with your schedule, please contact us by:

Phone: 717-422-4603

Email: [email protected]

We will work with you to make alternate arrangements.

Updates are also posted on the ABC 27 and CBS 21 websites, as well as on our phone message.
Please share this information to help get the word out.

We will be closed on Monday, January 26th. We will follow the school schedule for Tuesday as well. Updates are also p...
01/25/2026

We will be closed on Monday, January 26th. We will follow the school schedule for Tuesday as well. Updates are also posted on ABC 27 and CBS 21 websites and our phone message. Again, please share to help get the word out.

Update: The Big Spring Area Food Bank will adhere to the Big Spring School District's schedule for delays or cancellatio...
01/24/2026

Update: The Big Spring Area Food Bank will adhere to the Big Spring School District's schedule for delays or cancellations. If the school physically closes on Monday, the food bank will also close. Updates will be posted on ABC 27 and CBS 21, and we'll post on Facebook and update our phone message (717-422-4603). Please share.

With the impending snow storm this weekend into Monday - our distribution day - please make sure to follow our Facebook ...
01/21/2026

With the impending snow storm this weekend into Monday - our distribution day - please make sure to follow our page for updates regarding delays or cancellations. We will also update the voicemail message on food bank phone (717-422-4603) and have updates posted to ABC 27 and CBS 21. You may also email us at [email protected]. Please share to help spread the word.

Address

DISTRIBUTION SITE: 101 Crossroad School Road
Newville, PA
17241

Telephone

717-422-4603

Website

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