This is a two part event: half is at Clover Field and half is at Allen Park. The Allen Park event will have live music and smores.

A safe and fun alternative to traditional trick-or-treating. Over 50 trunk hosts, a variety of games and activities, entertainment, costume contests and more fill the 200 block of Wyoming Avenue.

Thrill the World is a global flash mob to Michael Jackson's Thriller. The event is open to all ages andserves as a fundraiser to support the historic Scranton Cultural Center […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]