Pet Food/Accessories Drive
November 5th and 6th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Drop off is at the Community Room in pool area by big parking lot.
November 5th and 6th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Drop off is at the Community Room in pool area by big parking lot.
The Turkey Trot 5/10k will be the 14th annual race in Scranton. This race is a partnership betweenGeisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and Friends of the Poor - Scranton, which providesfood, housing, clothing, and more to those in need within the NEPA valley.
The Scranton Running Company will be holding it's annual Run Against Hunger 5k/10k race and 2mile fun walk on the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail starting and ending at the Scranton HalfMarathon pavilion.
This parade was established in 1993 and is a local holiday favorite. This parade includes bands,floats, balloons and walking units. The parade ends with Santa Claus.
Friends of the Poor is proud to once again announce three community-based programs to helpthose in need this Thanksgiving: The Thanksgiving Dinner for Adults and Elderly, the Family toFamily Thanksgiving Food Basket Program, and the Interfaith Prayer Service. In light of the currentpandemic, the dinner and food basket program will be drive-through once again. The […]