Community Organizations
Current Partners
Community Organizations
Current Partners
Out of the cold
Grassroots effort to provide housing, meals, and accommodations for those in need in the greater State College area.
Day Shelter and Resource Center: 8AM – 8PM
Night Shelter: 8PM – 8AM
Lion's pantry
The official on-campus food pantry at Penn State’s University Park Campus.
Open Monday – Thursday. 11AM – 4:30PM
ABBA java coffee house
Provides a “home away from home” for students to study, interact and share a meal in a meaningful environment.
Mon – Thu: 9AM – 5PM
Fri: 9AM – 1PM
St. Andrew's Community Cafe
Serves free dinner every Thursday to “anyone and everyone who comes through the door.” This includes hot meals, baked goods, and produce from local stores.
Thursday Meal: 5PM – 7PM
Housing transitions
A dedicated nonprofit committed to providing comprehensive housing programs and supportive services throughout Centre County.
24/7 Emergency Shelter
STATE COLLEGE FOOD BANK
Aims to provide food security so that no one in Centre County goes hungry.
Monday: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Friday: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Out of the cold
Grassroots effort to provide housing, meals, and accommodations for those in need in the greater State College area.
Day Shelter & Resource Center: 8AM – 8PM
Night Shelter: 8PM – 8AM
Lion's pantry
The official on-campus food pantry at Penn State’s University Park Campus.
Mon – Thu: 11AM – 4:30PM
ABBA java coffee house
Provides a “home away from home” for students to study, interact and share a meal in a meaningful environment.
Mon – Thu: 9AM – 5PM
Fri: 9AM – 1PM
St. Andrew's Community Cafe
Serves free dinner every Thursday to “anyone and everyone who comes through the door.” This includes hot meals, baked goods, and produce from local stores.
Thursday Meal: 5PM – 7PM
Housing Transitions
A dedicated nonprofit committed to providing comprehensive housing programs and supportive services throughout Centre County.
24/7 Emergency Shelter
State College food bank
Aims to provide food security so that no one in Centre County goes hungry.
Monday: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Friday: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Quotes from Partners
The Lion’s Pantry
“We are so grateful for the work that the FRN team is doing, and that you’ve chosen to benefit The Lion’s Pantry.”
Out of the Cold
“We absolutely love the meals! Everyone loves the food and it is definitely needed.”
State College Food Bank
“We had a great response to the meals! Clients were grateful for the ready-to-eat meal, and our volunteers were very impressed as well.”
Abba Java
“The meals we are receiving don’t stay in the fridge too long, usually completely gone within an hour of delivery!”