Established in 1998 as a ministry of our church, the Coudersport Alliance Church Food Pantry is dedicated to serving individuals and families in need by providing essential food assistance and spiritual support. Over the years, we have been a beacon of hope in our community, distributing thousands of meals while offering prayer and encouragement to those facing hardship. Our mission extends beyond nourishment—we strive to uplift, empower, and bring comfort to every person who walks through our doors. With continued support, we aim to expand our reach, ensuring that no family in our community goes hungry.

Behind every box of food and every warm greeting is a team of faithful volunteers and caring staff who make the Coudersport Alliance Church Food Pantry possible. United by compassion and a calling to serve, our team gives their time and energy to ensure every neighbor is met with kindness, respect, and a sense of belonging.

From stocking shelves to packing boxes, offering a prayer, or lending a listening ear, each person plays a vital role in keeping our pantry running smoothly. We are a church-led ministry, but our work is made possible through the strength of our entire community—those who give, serve, and walk alongside us.

As the need continues to grow, so does our commitment to showing God’s love in practical ways—offering more than food, but also dignity, connection, and hope.

“If you offer your food to the hungry and satisfy the needs of the afflicted, then your light shall rise in the darkness…” —Isaiah 58:10 (NRSV)

With grateful hearts,

Joshua Dean, Lead Pastor
Dorian Vought, Co-Director of Operations
Carol Hribar, Co-Director of Relations
CAC Food Pantry Volunteers

Who can receive food from the pantry?

Our pantry serves anyone in need in the Coudersport area. There are income requirements for some programs, and we may ask for some basic information at your first visit.

What do I need to bring?

Please bring a valid photo ID. We do require a registration form to be completed as well as additional required state and/or federal forms based on programs you are eligible for. If you are receiving a one-time Emergency Food Box, we do not require any forms.

How often can I visit?

You may visit once per month. We want to ensure everyone in need has access to resources.

Can I pick up food for someone else?

Yes, with prior permission. Please contact us in advance or bring a signed note from the person you are picking up for, along with a copy of their ID.

The Pennsylvania Senior Food Box Program (also known as the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, or CSFP) provides a monthly 40-pound box of nutritious, non-perishable food to low-income seniors aged 60 or older.

Program Details & Benefits

Target Audience: Pennsylvania residents aged 60 or older.

What's Included: Boxes contain non-perishable items like canned fruits/vegetables, juice, cereal, pasta, dry beans, peanut butter, and cheese.

Distribution: Food is provided monthly at no cost via pickup, drive-through, or direct delivery at select sites.

Goal: To improve the health of older residents by providing nutrients often missing from their diets.

Eligible seniors must have a household income at or below 150% of the U.S. poverty level (approximately $1,957/month for a 1-person household) and can register through local food banks. Income Guidelines can be found HERE.

If you are a senior and are interested in the program, you should call us at 800-468-2433 or email us at RA-fooddist@pa.gov to be directed to the regional food bank serving your area.

Items needed to register:

Verification of ID, Age, and Address – This can be, accomplished by using a driver’s license, passport, picture ID card, birth certificate, etc.

Verification of Household Income – This the TOTAL gross income of all members of your household. This amount can be verified with a W-2, the previous year’s tax return, social security award letter, etc.

Click Here for Senior Food Box Program Income Guidelines

If you do not have the above with you, you cannot be registered for the program.

Once you are registered, you will have the opportunity to name a proxy or proxies to pick up your food packages for you when you are not able to do so.

To participate, you must register in person.

Recipients of food for home consumption must meet statewide income eligibility guidelines. State agencies set these guidelines which may allow recipients to be income eligible for TEFAP via participation in other existing food, health, or social service programs for which eligibility is based on income.

Recipients of prepared meals are presumed to have low income and are not subject to a means test.

TEFAP recipients may be eligible for a number of other FNS nutrition assistance programs.

TEFAP regulations do not require that applicant households provide verification of income eligibility such as pay stubs. A State agency may choose whether to require verification of income eligibility and determine the process by which TEFAP applicants’ income eligibility information is verified. All ERAs in the State/Territory must use the verification process established by the State agency and cannot use an alternate process. Self-attestation of income (including self-attestation of adjunctive income eligibility) is an allowable practice.

Eligibility criteria for home consumption must include a requirement that the household reside in the geographic location served by the State agency at the time of applying for assistance, and a method for how residency will be determined (7 CFR 251.5(b)(3))