Food Pantry
St. John's food pantry has served neighbors in the 18360 zip code for years, providing groceries to anyone in need — no questions asked. The pantry is open the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, 2:00–5:00 PM, at the side entrance off Church Alley. Walk-ins welcome. The pantry runs entirely on donations from church members and the community — non-perishable items and monetary gifts are always gratefully received.
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Holiday Food Pantry Drive
Each Advent season, St. John's runs a Reverse Advent Calendar drive — instead of opening something each day, you give something. One donated item per day fills the pantry shelves for our neighbors in need during the most challenging time of year.
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God's Work, Our Hands
Every September, ELCA congregations across the country set aside a Sunday to serve together. St. John's assembles personal care kits and school kits distributed by Lutheran World Relief to neighbors in need — locally and in countries around the world.
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PATH — Pocono Area Transitional Housing
St. John's is a founding partner and board member of PATH, which has provided safe, transitional shelter to families experiencing homelessness since 1990 — including over 90,000 safe nights for women and children. The PATH-Henning House began in the former St. John's parsonage at 7 N. 9th Street.
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Rainbow Trail Child Care Center
Founded in 1985 as a community outreach of St. John's, Rainbow Trail provides nurturing, faith-rooted early childhood care for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years, Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–6:00 PM. A safe, loving environment where every child is respected and cherished.
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