Food insecurity is living a life without reliable access to affordable and nutritious food. In the United States, 1 in 6 people live in a household dealing with food insecurity. One way to help some families deal with this challenge is food pantries. If you know someone who needs help providing a nutritious diet for their family, tell them about the food pantry in their community.

Living Waters Church of God, Frackville
Sunday from 12:30 to 2:30 pm and Saturday from 10 am to noon

Community Mission Christian Center, 336 N. Front Street, Minersville
Every other Tuesday from 3 pm to 5 pm (Call 570-617-4620 for a emergency appointment)
Use side door on left side of the building

Billie Payne Community Center, 7th Street & Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville
Last and next to last Tuesday of the month from 10 am to 1 pm

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 35 N. 9th Street, Ashland
Fourth Thursday of the month from noon to 2 pm

Faith Assembly of God Church, 18 S. 2nd Street, Cressona
Fourth Friday of the month from 11 am to 1 pm

Knights of Columbus council home, 201 W. Cherry Street, Shenandoah
Friday from 10 am to noon (Call 570-622-1995 for more information)

Good Intent Fire Company, 15 McComb Street, New Philadelphia
Third Wednesday of odd months from 10:30 am to 11:30 am (Jan, March, May, July, Sept, Nov)

Van Hoekelen Greenhouses Inc., 220 S. Hancock Street, McAdoo
Third Saturday of odd month from 9 am to 11 am (Jan, March, May, July, Sept, Nov)

PGACC Church School, 200 School Street, Pine Grove
Third Saturday of the month from 9 am to noon

Tremont Borough Municipal Building, 139 Clay Street, Tremont
Third Saturday of the month from 9 am to 10:30 am

Williams Valley Food Pantry, 800 E. Grand Avenue, Tower City
Third Saturday of the month from 10 am to 11:30 am

October has arrived -- are you in a spooky mood yet? If you're ready for some autumn and Halloween fun there are plenty of things happening all month. So grab your family and head out for some fun.

Family Fall Fest
Thursday, October 3
Barefield Outdoor Recreation Complex, 823 Terry Reiley Way, Pottsville from 5:30 pm to 8 pm
Tickets: $5 individuals, $10 per family (proceeds benefit Hillside SPCA)

The Nightmare Before Christmas
Friday, October 4
Majestic Theater, Pottsville at 7 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm)
Tickets: free admission including popcorn

Haunted History Walking Tours
October 4, 12, 19, 26
Choose from The Ghosts of Guinea and Bunker Hill or  The Gallows Tour
Both tours start at the Schuylkill Historical Society, Pottsville
Tickets: $10, $7 for children
​Make reservations and learn tour times by calling 570-622-7540

Nightmare in Wonderland
Thursday, October 10
Walk In Art Center, Schuylkill Haven from 7 pm to 10 pm
Haunted hallway tours and dance party
Tickets: $15 including snacks (BYOB) ***Must be 21, bring ID