Family Resource Guide
Emergency
â–ª Helpline â–ª ChildLine â–ª Emergency Medical Systems
570-829-1341 1800-932-0313 911
â–ª WB General Hospital â–ª Poison Control â–ª Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital
570-829-8111 1800-222-1222 570-826-7300
Alcohol and Drug Services
- Choices 570-552-3700
- Wyoming Valley Alcohol & Drug 570-820-8888
Baby Items
- PA for Human Life 570-826-1819
- Caring Alternatives - Volunteers of America (various resources) 570-825-5261
Childcare
- Child Development Council 570-829-2446
- Childcare Information Services 570-822-6500
Clothing
- Clothing Closet, Wilkes Barre 570-829-5611
- St. Vincent De Paul Soup Kitchen 570-829-7796
- Christian Service Center 570-779-5323 (Wed from 9-11am for emergency food and/or clothing)
- Have Two Coat Closet 570-287-9067
Counseling Services
- Children’s Service Center 570-825-6425
- Northeast Counseling 570-735-7590
- Family Service Association 570-823-5144
Domestic Violence/ Abuse
- Domestic Violence Service Center 570-823-7312
- Luzerne County Children & Youth 570-826-8710
- Victims Resource Center 570-823-0765
Financial Assistance
- Consumer Credit Counseling 570-821-0837
- Luzerne County Assistance Office 570-826-2100
- CEO 570-826-0510 (will assist with housing, energy, weatherization, security deposit, utility bills, etc)
Food
- Nanticoke Food Pantry 570-262-4327
- Glen Lyon Mobile Pantry, 65 Newport Street Glen Lyon, PA 18617- 4th Wed 6-7 pm
- Christian Service Center 570-779-5323
- CEO 570-826-0510
- St. Vincent De Paul Soup Kitchen 570-829-7796
Housing/ Shelter
- Catherine McCauley House 570-779-2801
- Kirby Family House- Salvation Army 570-824-8380
- CEO 570-826-0510
Legal
- Lawyer Referral Services 570-822-6029
- Legal Services of NEPA 570-825-8567
- Luzerne County Public Defender 570-825-1754
Medical
- Family Care Center 570-552-8900
- Rural Health Corp of NEPA 570-825-8741
- Interfaith Health Clinic 570-825-6653
- The Hope Center of Wyoming Valley 1-844-239-3405; 6-8pm Mon &Thurs (Dental also)
- Wilkes Barre Health Department 570-208-4268 or 570-208-4284
- McKinney Clinic (Health care for Homeless) 570-825-0881
- Valley Pediatrics 570-288-1188- Free van transportation to/from scheduled office appointments
Need free Vision exam and/or glasses? Contact your child’s teacher or Julie Perhacs, School Counselor at 570-735-1320 for information.
Parenting
- Catholic Social Services 570-822-7118
- PA Family Support Alliance 570-825-5261
Transportation
- Luzerne/Wyoming County Transportation Dept 570-288-8420
- LCTA Bus 570-287-8463
Any Questions or need further help? Call HelpLine at 570.829.1341
The Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) helps to coordinate many of the area food banks through their Weinberg Food Bank. Try contacting the food bank that services your area before contacting CEO at 570-826-0510.
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Food Bank / Pantry
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Service Area
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Phone #
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Days of Operation
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Hours of Operation
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Children’s Produce Market
Kennedy Elem Gym
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Must live in Nanticoke School District
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570-735-6450
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First Thurs of month
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3:30-5pm
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Glen Lyon Mobile Pantry
65 Newport Street Glen Lyon, PA 18617
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4th Wed
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6-7 pm
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Nanticoke Area Food Pantry 518 Hanover Street Nanticoke, PA 18634
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Nanticoke & Newport Twp
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570-262-4327
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WED
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9-11 am
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Wyoming Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church
14 Martin Street Plains, PA 18705
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570-235-1418
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Sun / Thurs
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Sun 11 am to 1 pm Thurs 4:30pm to 6:30 pm
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Christian Service Center
66 Willow Street Plymouth, PA 18651
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Plymouth, Plymouth Twp, Larksville
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570-779-5323
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Last Thurs.
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9-11 am
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Tree Of Life Christian Fellowship Church
246 E. Main Street Plymouth, PA 18651
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2nd Wed
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10 am-1 pm
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Shickshinny Food Pantry
6 Butler Lane Shickshinny, PA 18655
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Hunlock Twp to Columbia County line.
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570-542-7598 or 570-542- 7971
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Thurs
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12-2 pm
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church/CEO Food Pantry
190 S. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
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Luzerne County
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570-826-0510
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Mon/Wed/Fri
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Mon/Wed 1-4 pm, Fri 9 am-12 noon
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Jewish Community Alliance
71 W. Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
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Luzerne County
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570-824-4646
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Mon/Thurs/Fri
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Mon/Fri 1-3 pm, Thurs 9 to 11 am
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Readh / St. Stephens
135 S. Franklin Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
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Luzerne County
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570-829-5611
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Mon/Fri
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12-3 pm
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St. Vincent De Paul Pantry & Soup Kitchen 39 E. Jackson Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
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Luzerne County
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570-829-7796
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Tues /Thur
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Tues 9 -11 am & 5 pm-6 pm, Thurs 9 to 11 am
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Salvation Army
17 S. Pennsylvania Avenue Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
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Luzerne County
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570-824-8741
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Tues/Wed/Thurs pick up 9:30am to noon, order must be called in day in advance of pick up.
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All day Mon & Fri walk in available, first come first served.
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Wyoming Valley AIDS Council 330 Bowman St Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
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Luzerne County
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570-718-1816
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Mon/Fr
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9 am-2 pm
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