Questions? Good. Ask away.

Anyone in need. We serve individuals, families, and seniors across Luzerne, Carbon, and Monroe counties in Northeast Pennsylvania. There are no religious requirements — we are a non-denominational ministry and our motto is simple: everybody eats.

No. Our groceries, community meals, and events are free. Common Ground Ministries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded by donations and grants. Delivery is the one exception: depending on distance and funding, we may ask for a donation toward it. Seniors and residents of low-income housing are usually not asked.

Call or text our hotline at 570-801-2699. Our schedule changes, so the hotline has the current times. Text us to schedule curbside pickup at our center in Beaver Meadows, PA. In Monroe County we also hold a monthly drive-thru distribution, usually on the fourth Sunday.

Yes, when you can't get to a pickup or distribution. Delivery is our last option because it is costly and not fully funded, so depending on distance we may ask for a donation toward it. Seniors and low-income housing residents are usually not asked. Text 570-801-2699 to schedule.

Call or text 570-801-2699 and tell us it's an emergency. Because we own our building in Beaver Meadows, we're able to respond to food emergencies around the clock — not just during pantry hours.

Just yourself. We don't require proof of income to feed you. If you're picking up curbside, we'll ask for basic contact information so we can serve you better and let you know about future distributions and free events.

No. We are a Christian ministry, but our food, events, and services are for everyone regardless of faith or background. We're committed to a community where everyone belongs — that's what finding common ground means.

Often, yes. We've helped neighbors with housing and rental assistance, furniture, transportation, translation, and referrals to physical and mental health services through partner agencies. Reach out and we'll listen — and connect you with help wherever we can.

Directly on food and the programs that deliver it. Because we grow much of our food ourselves and rescue good food that would otherwise go to waste, every $5 you give lets us provide about $200 worth of groceries to a family. Gifts also keep our delivery vans, freezers, and building running.

Yes. Common Ground Ministries is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in good standing in Pennsylvania, so your gift is tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. We'll provide a receipt for your records.

We welcome volunteers for pantry distributions, grocery deliveries, the Garden of Eating, food-recovery pickups, and monthly community events. Call or text 570-801-2699 or email us, tell us what you enjoy doing, and we'll find you a place to serve.

Absolutely. Grocers and restaurants can donate surplus food, farms can invite us to glean harvests, and churches and businesses can sponsor events or fund programs. Banks, corporations, and congregations across Northeast PA already partner with us — join them.

Yes. We accept non-perishable food, fresh garden produce, and vegetable starter plants for the Garden of Eating. Contact us first at 570-801-2699 so we can coordinate drop-off at our Beaver Meadows center and route your gift where it's needed most.