Income Guidelines
To qualify for our programs, PVEN’s clients must meet certain income guidelines set by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Any Pennsylvania resident with a household income at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level, as determined by completing a self-declaration of need form, is eligible to receive food via the State Food Purchase Program (SFPP).
Eligibility Requirements
Total Household Income (based on 185% of Poverty)
Effective July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
| Household Size | Annual | Monthly | Weekly |
| Household of 1 | $28,953 | $2,413 | $557 |
| Household of 2 | $39,128 | $3,261 | $753 |
| Household of 3 | $49,303 | $4,109 | $949 |
| Household of 4 | $59,478 | $4,957 | $1,144 |
| Household of 5 | $69,653 | $6,653 | $1,340 |
| Household of 6 | $79,828 | $6,653 | $1,536 |
| Household of 7 | $90,003 | $7,501 | $1,731 |
| Household of 8 | $100,178 | $8,349 | $1,927 |
| For each additional family member add: | $10,175 | $848 | $196 |
Interested in registering for our programs?
Stop by our office on any Monday or Friday between 8am-11am. Please bring your photo ID and a piece of current official mail that shows your physical address in one of our townships (Chestnuthill, Eldred, Hamilton, Jackson, Ross and Polk townships in Monroe County, PA)
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Sign ups take approximately 15 minutes and get you started to receive help from our Food Pantry, Clothing Closet, Diaper Pantry, and Menstrual Hygiene Pantry. Seasonal programs may require more information at a later date.