Resource Directory

Ascension Lutheran Church
Free community meal Third Thursday 5:30-6:30pm

First Presbyterian Church of Strasburg
Food Bank
Strasburg Days

Grace Community Church of Willow Street
Santa's Helpers
Back to School Drive
Underwear Drive

Grace Church of Willow Valley
Back to School Drive
Santa's Helpers
Food Box Giveaway

Lampeter United Methodist Church
Santa's Helpers
Back to School Drive

Mill Creek Bible Church
Santa's Helpers
Back to School Drive

Strasburg Mennonite Church
Homes of Hope
Strasburg Days

Victory Church (Strasburg Campus)
Santa's Helpers
Back to School Drive
Strasburg Days

Willow Street Mennonite Church
Homes of Hope
Free Community meal

Willow Street United Church of Christ
Free Community meal forth Tuesday of every
month 5:30pm-6:30pm

CVCCS
Nonprofit HUB provides seasonally appropriate clothing to clients who live anywhere in Lancaster County, referred to us by an agency, school, or church.

Main Street Closet
Thrift Shop

New Hope Community Closet
Thrift shop, vouchers for clothing available at the Food Bank

Refton Brethren in Christ
Free clothing available on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm-7:30pm or call the church office to schedule an appointment.

Lancaster Food HUB
Walk-In Clothing Bank Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 9:30 - 11:30 am

Celebrate Recovery Program
Support group for those battling chemical/substance abuse
Location 1: Providence Church
Also offering The Landing (Celebrating Recovery for teens)
Location 2: Wesley Church
(Friday evening meal at 6:30pm)

COBYS Family Services
Outpatient counseling, counseling groups, and classes for children and families, course offered specific to truancy that students and parents attend together, free services.

Compass Mark
Programs for youth/family, social emotional learning and helping others to find direction in life.

Crisis Intervention
On-site and phone safety assessment- homicidal and suicidal behavior

Strengthening Families Program
A 7-week program for parents & children to build family unity, cohesion & structure hosted by New Hope Community Life Ministry

Joining Forces for Children
Contact: Chris Glover
717-544-3800
Joining Forces for Children provides individualized education, skill building, and resource navigation for children and families impacted by substance use. We implement the science of hope to increase overall well-being in children and families. We focus on building relationships and working with children and families long term to promote healing from substance use disorder and prevent children from developing their own substance use concern.

Life Span Psychological Services
Outpatient counseling

Morning Star Counseling
Outpatient counseling

New Hope Community Life Ministry
Outpatient Counseling

Weigel Counseling Associates
Outpatient counseling, speak at churches

CAP - Thrive to Five (Formerly Head Start)
Contacts: Mindy Jones, Marisa Sherts
717-299-7301
Free Pre K - center based and home based; comprehensive family services

Strasburg Heisler Library
Contact: Kristin Fernitz
717-687-8969

COBYS Family Life Education
Various programming for all ages specific to family life and functioning

IU-13
Educational resources for students, families, and the community, providing workshops, training, and general education courses for all ages as well as special services for a wide-range of learners

Literacy Council Lancaster-Lebanon
GED preparation and testing, ESL classes, citizenship & civics, etc.

Community Action Program of Lancaster
Emergency assistance program for UGI and PPL utilities

County Assistance Office
Medical assistance, cash assistance, LIHEAP, food stamps

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Preparation)
United Way's trained information and referral specialists who can help you determine if you qualify for the VITA free tax preparation service, and who can help you schedule an appointment at one of our 15 VITA sites in Lancaster County

Lancaster Food HUB
Small cash assistance program for crisis situations

United Way of Lancaster County
Contact: Julie Kennedy
717-394-0731
We do not provide direct support but provide grants to local organizations. We also see where there are gaps and collaborate with community partners to build solutions best suited for our neighbors.

Ascension Lutheran Church
Free community meal Third Thursday 5:30-6:30pm

CVCCS
Nonprofit HUB

First Presbyterian Church of Strasburg
Food Pantry is open Tuesday and Fridays from 2-4pm

Lampeter Church of the Brethren
Powerpack distribution center for students of LS School District

Lampeter Food Bank
Emergency food bank that can be used 4x a year by residents of LS

Lampeter United Methodist Church
Free community meal first Wednesday of every month 5:00pm-6:15pm

Meals on Wheels

Mission Church
Food pantry, Tuesdays/Thursday: 10am– 2pm, Saturdays: 9am – noon

Solanco Food Bank
Income eligible clients can access food

Willow Street Mennonite Church
Free community meal second Tuesday of every month, 5:30 - 6:30pm

Willow Street United Church of Christ
Free Community meal forth Tuesday of every month, 5:30 - 6:30pm

Good Neighbors Home Repair
Contact: Harold Naylor
Assist low-income homeowners with needed repair

 Handi*Vangelism Ministries
Contact: Dan Steinman
717-859-4777
Disability Discipleship- for people with disabilities of all ages and support for their families, BASIS (support for bereaved parents and their families), Training & Equipping (for individuals and the Church and Community in areas such as disability, grief, mental health, abuse, divorce)

Homes of Hope
Offers families with school-aged children a 4–6 month stay in transitional housing

Impact Missions
Provides General Repairs For Individuals That Are Low-Moderate Income

Lancaster County Housing and Redevelopment
Housing and home repair services for low-income families

LHOP Lancaster Housing Opportunity Partnership
Provides services and programs for the benefit of the community

Tabor
Valuable housing and budget counseling services