How We Can Help

For over 42 years, the Greater Washington County Food Bank, a non-profit organization, has been providing groceries and nutritional information/education to food insecure residents of Washington County. We distribute food through our network of 38 distribution sites (13 public sites and 18 senior hi-rise/apartment locations) and with agencies throughout the county.


  • Mission

    To form lasting solutions to hunger insecurity through effective food distribution systems; to educate and empower the needy in seeking positive lifestyle changes; and, to create awareness through individual and community partnerships.


  • Food Programs

    Greater Washington County Food Bank distributes food to in rural areas, food deserts, for seniors 60+, as well as individualized solutions for short-term needs. Learn more about each program, including our Community Outreach Food Program.


  • Donate

    Support the GWCFB through a charitable donation to Food Helpers, being able to designate your donations towards the purchase of food distributed in the community. Donate Today…


  • Volunteer

    Volunteer at our warehouse facility to pack boxes ahead of local distributions, or help with the distributions themselves. Individuals and small groups are welcomed to help at our warehouse facility. Learn more about volunteering…

Distribution Locations

Need an extra bit of help getting by? Find a Greater Washington County Food Bank distribution near you. We want to help every person win the battle in their fight against food insecurity.

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Food Helpers

Weakening the chain of events that leads to food insecurity. Located in Brownsville PA, Food Helpers is home to four unique programs: Greater Washington Co. Food Bank, Healthy Habits Training Center, Country Thrift Market, and The FARM.

We work with food retailers, restaurants, farmers, and other donors to recover edible food that may be nearing its expiration date, is a surplus of, or would otherwise be discarded to get it to our community members in need. By redistributing this food to those in need, we can help minimize waste while addressing hunger in the community.

We work with food retailers, restaurants, farmers, and other donors to recover edible food that may be nearing its expiration date, is a surplus of, or would otherwise be discarded to get it to our community members in need. By redistributing this food to those in need, we can help minimize waste while addressing hunger in the community. ... See MoreSee Less

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THANK YOU!!! 👏🏽👏🏽

A big congratulations to Colleen Conley for receiving her Masters of Social Work from Carlow University!! We are so lucky to have to have Colleen completing her field study with us at Food Helpers! Thank you for all you do for our organization and for our clients!! ❤️❤️❤️Image attachmentImage attachment

A big congratulations to Colleen Conley for receiving her Masters of Social Work from Carlow University!! We are so lucky to have to have Colleen completing her field study with us at Food Helpers! Thank you for all you do for our organization and for our clients!! ❤️❤️❤️ ... See MoreSee Less

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Congratulations Colleen !!!

Congratulations Colleen!!