Developed by the Food Decisions Research Laboratory in the Penn State School of Hospitality Management, the Free Food Map identifies locations throughout Centre County and across Pennsylvania that offer free food to those in need. The Free Food Map is now available to the Penn State community on the Penn State Go app.

“The purpose of this initiative is to increase access to information that can lessen food insecurity, food inaccessibility and stigmas surrounding hunger,” said Amit Sharma, professor of hospitality management and director of the Food Decisions Research Laboratory. “This involves students conducting research into community organizations that provide free food and finding optimal approaches to present this information to those in need.”

With the Free Food Map, users can find free food distribution sites in their area. After selecting a location, users can discover the site’s name or affiliate organization, address, distribution hours, food distribution eligibility requirements and contact information.

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