I need food
Find food pantries, community meals, and emergency food support near you — organized town by town across Luzerne County, with hours and eligibility listed.
You are not alone
Help is closer than you think.
Everything on this page is free. No judgment, no runaround — just a clear path to food, housing, and support in Luzerne County. If you're not sure where to start, email us at hollyaspece@shinesorg.org and we'll walk it with you.
In an emergency, call 911. For 24/7 help finding shelter, food, or crisis services anywhere in Pennsylvania, dial 211. For the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988.
I need housing
Whether you're a veteran, a young person aging out of care, or a family facing eviction — our housing partnership pairs affordable homes with real human support.
I need someone to talk to
We connect neighbors to mental-health and social services through partners like NAMI NEPA and regional health systems — with dignity and without judgment.
Common questions
Answers for Luzerne County
- Where can I find a food pantry near me in Luzerne County?
- Our NEPA Pantry Paths guide maps food pantries, community meals, and emergency food support town by town across Luzerne County — including Wilkes-Barre, Nanticoke, Hazleton, Pittston, Plymouth, and the Back Mountain — with eligibility requirements and operating hours listed for each area.
- I'm facing homelessness in Luzerne County. What should I do?
- Reach out to us at hollyaspece@shinesorg.org and we will help you navigate available options. SWR connects veterans, youth, and families to housing resources, with case coordination and peer support. For immediate emergency shelter, dial 211 — Pennsylvania's free, 24/7 resource helpline.
- Is there housing help for veterans in Northeastern Pennsylvania?
- Yes. SWR focuses specifically on veterans experiencing housing instability. Our housing partnership pairs affordable units with trauma-informed case coordination and peer support from people who understand military service. Contact us and we'll walk the path with you.
- Where can I find mental-health support in the Wilkes-Barre area?
- SWR connects neighbors to mental-health and social services through our partner network, which includes NAMI Northeast Pennsylvania, regional health systems, and county mental-health services. Email us and we'll help you find the right door — with dignity, and without judgment.
- Does it cost anything to get help from the Susquehanna Warrior Reserve?
- No. Every connection we make — to food, housing, mental-health support, or other services — is free. Our work is funded by donations, sponsorships, and community fundraising events.
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