Find Food Find Food Banks and Programs Search for food banks near you—or apply for free food assistance through programs like SNAP and WIC.Find Your Food bank Food Assistance Programs You may be eligible for one (or more) federal assistance programs. Learn More Food banks vs. Food Pantries What’s the difference? Food banks are larger operations that handle the logistics of collecting food and sharing it with local agencies (like food pantries). Most food banks don’t provide food directly to the public. However, some food banks will offer mobile distributions and food and meal programs in the communities they serve. Food pantries receive regular deliveries from their partner food bank to serve their community. Food pantries are designed for individuals to visit and leave with food. What’s our role in all this? With food banks and pantries in every corner of PA, you might be wondering where we come in. Simply put, we help those organizations secure food and funding. We also work with lawmakers to create policies that reduce food insecurity. What We Do