Sometimes we all need a helping hand but our pride can get in the way or we just don't know where to start. To help we've created a guide of local agencies, hotlines, and support groups. This list was originally created for those in Southern York County Area but you will also find info for organizations across York County.
Local Nonprofit & Government Organizations
YMCA Southern Community Services
Southern Community Services (SCS) is a United Way funded program that provides essential social and support services to low and moderate-income residents of southern York County living in the Southern, Southeastern, Dallastown, and Red Lion school districts. For more than 30 years, SCS has assisted residents to overcome barriers and achieve a greater level of independence by educating individuals in financial literacy, supporting the application process for various government programs and offering limited direct financial assistance.
The program also assists families in crisis through life management programs like short-term counseling, food distribution, back-to-school and holiday programs. Southern Community Services offers assistance in the following areas: Case Management, Emergency Food Assistance, Energy Assistance, Rental Assistance, Budget Counseling, Baby Closet, Project E.L.V.E.S Help (holiday assistance) Daily Choice Food Pantry, Domestic Violence Assistance Homeless Assistance, Veteran Assistance. Pet Pantry. Back to School Program Government/Form Application Assistance.
The goal of SCS is to educate and empower clients to move them from poverty to sustainability. By providing case management services, SCS can help clients assess their current situation, develop a plan to overcome the challenges, coordinate services that can help them move forward, and oversee the implementation of the plan. It is only through the support of the community that SCS can provide these services. Many community organizations such as churches, local municipalities, schools and individuals, give of their time and financial resources to support this program.
To find out how you can get involved, please call (717) 235-0446 or email tgeroux@yorkcoymca.org
The SCS office is located at YMCA in Shrewsbury
Mason-Dixon Community Services, Inc.
Our office is located in the Peach Bottom Recreation Center 5 Pendyrus Street, Suite 2 Delta, PA 17314
Phone number: 717.456.5559
Services included:
Food Locker and Distributions
Energy Assistance
Holiday Giving Programs
Summer Camp Scholarships
Summer Day Camp
Head Start and WIC*
Soup Kitchen
School Supplies
Case Management
Emergency Financial Support
Information and Referral to other programs
At Community REACH, Inc., we take care to provide our clients with quality services personalized for their unique needs.
We are available to help you with any requests that we can during our regular office hours. If we are out of the office, please feel free to leave a message, and someone from our office will return your call in a timely manner. Our staff members are professional, courteous, and efficient.
FOOD PANTRY (BY APPOINTMENT)
Applicants must provide a valid photo ID and proof of address, as well as the names and birthdates for every person residing in the household. Because we do provide state food through our pantry services, all clients must sign the "Self-Declaration of Eligibility" form required by the state. Pantry food donations are distributed as the inventory is available.
BAGS OF BLESSINGS
Extra holiday meal items are provided for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter; donations of hams and turkeys are needed for this program each fall and spring. Please call for a list of specific items needed or to register. Donations are requested beginning in October and continuing through the first week of December, and then again in February for the Easter distribution.
WARM PROGRAM
We distribute blankets, hats, gloves, scarves, socks, sweaters, and some coats or jackets, as donations allow, during the fall and winter seasons. Donations of these items are accepted during regular office hours on any weekday morning.
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
We provide donated school supplies and backpacks for students' Back-to-School needs.
Kids' Kafe distributes extra bags filled with kid-friendly items each week to nearly 100 children during the summer months; donations are needed beginning in May and continuing thru mid-July.
Christmas Gift Room gathers toys and gifts for more than 200 children. Donation deadline for sponsoring the gifts is Thanksgiving weekend each Autumn.
Contact the office for a list of needed items and to volunteer to help with any of these programs.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
We occasionally provide limited help for eligible households to prevent loss of utilities, if funds allow.
All who are interested in financial assistance must register as a client.
LIFE SKILLS TRAINING
We offer workshops and classes, when possible, to provide the information needed for budgeting, nutrition, wellness, parenting, etc.
Address: 15 1st Ave, Red Lion, PA 17356
Phone: (717) 244-6934
Grace Fellowship Shrewsbury/ York Regional Dream Center
(717) 235-8390
email: churchoffice@gfcshrewsbury.org
Website http://www.gfcshrewsbury.org/
Offers many programs such as the Community Closet Free Store, Cafe/Food Distribution, Lords Gym, and more
Hanover Area Council of Churches
Offers many programs as well as shelter, lunches, food/clothing bank and much more
Catholic Charities
253 East Market Street, York, PA
(717) 845-2696
Family-Child Resources
757-1227
3995 E Market St York, PA 17402
854-3971
Lutheran Social Svc
1050 Pennsylvania Ave York, PA 17404
Northwestern Human Svc
3151 W Market St York, PA 17404
792-2304
CPC offers programs to meet the needs of many low to moderate income residents of York County. Offices and program outreach sites are conveniently located throughout the county.
- Free pregnancy testing
- Free ultrasounds
- Confidential counseling about pregnancy options
- Prenatal and parenting education
- Maternity and baby clothes
- Post-abortion recovery counseling
Food Banks
473 Plank RD New Freedom, PA 17349.....They serve the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Monday's of the month 717-235-4029; There is a shopping cart in the lobby of the church to drop off food donations when the church is open
St.John Evangelical Lutheran Church
175 E Main Street New Freedom
235-2315
Food box distribution is available biweekly call to be added to the distribution list. Free lunch for anyone in need every Saturday at 11:30-1:00.They also give out toiletries, paper products and have special giveaways on certain dates.
315 North Constitution Ave New Freedom, PA
(717) 235-6370
The Pantry is a non-profit registered charity whose mission is to assist those residents of the Southern York County with emergency food and/or assistance
The mission of The Stewartstown Food Pantry is to love our neighbors by providing access to nutritious food to anyone experiencing food insecurity or financial hardship. Our intent is to treat each person with respect, dignity, and grace; provide opportunity to increase self-sufficiency, and instill hope. Our goal is for the pantry to have a meaningful, enduring impact.
Distributions every other Saturday from 9:30am - 1:30pm at the the Stewartstown Food Pantry, located in the garage behind 10 Church St.
Access the pantry from the SUMC auxiliary parking lot at 8 Church St. Stewartstown, PA . Anyone desiring assistance can receive food. Those in need can enter the pantry and choose the foods, as well as cleaning and personal items, that are most useful to them. Appointments are recommended to minimize wait time. To make an appointment, fill out the contact form below or call 717-501-6018 and leave a message.
FREE Little Food Pantry St Paul Lutheran Hametown
The pantry box is open 24/7 and located in the parking lot
11894 Susquehanna Trl S Glen Rock, PA 17327
Food Pantry is still open and available to anyone needing assistance
Sunday. 11:30 - 1:30
Wednesday 10:00 - 12:00
Thursday 5:00 - 7:00
Friday 10:00 - 12:00
24 Franklin St Jacobus, PA 17407
St. Jacob's UCC York New Salem
Contact the church for distribution dates and hours.
(717) 792-4326
100 E George St York New Salem, PA 17371
Red Lion Little Free Food Pantry
Open M-F 10am-4pm & Sat 10am-1pm.
2530 Cape Horn Rd Red Lion, PA 17356
Spring Grove Food Bank
By appointment only please call 717-956-1924 to set up an appointment for food pick up. to schedule drop-offs for donations please call 717-965-1851
Address 223 West Jackson St Spring Grove
254 West Princess Street, York, PA
(717) 846-6435 ·
Holds food box distributions across York County on select dates. Call or visit the website for more info.
Food Pantry
30 East King Street, York, PA
(717) 846-8899
Catholic Harvest Food Pantry
628 East Market Street, York, PA
(717) 846-8571
The mission of Catholic Harvest Food Pantry is to provide food and personal care items to anyone in need in the Greater York community
Dover Area Food Bank
1832 Industrial Ct, Dover, PA
(717) 292-9876
Emmanuel Food Pantry
825 East Princess Street, York, PA
(717) 854-6567
Harvest of Hope Food Pantry
4485 Wolfs Church Road, York, PA
(717) 792-6070
Family Worship Center & Joseph's Storehouse Food Pantry
865 West Broadway, Red Lion, PA
(717) 889-1587
Food Pantry Clearinghouse - 846-8899
Our Daily Bread - 848-1674
Clothing & Infant - Maternity Supplies
Caring Company - 848-8869
Children's Aid Society - 717-927-9497
Clothing Co-op - 848-2610
Community Clothes Closet - 717-927-9497
Community Progress Council - 846-4600 Offers formula and diapers through WIC clinics and resource navigators to families in need
Council of Churches (Hanover) - 717-633-6353
F.I.R.S.T. - 755-1000
Goodwill - 846-780
Human Life Services - 846-2384
Kids Klothes - 854-0606
Lehman Center - 845-5771
New Hope Ministries - 292-3441
Northeastern Clothing Bank 4326 N George Street Ext, Manchester, PA 17345 (717) 266-8460
Opportunity Shop - 717-456-5274
Pregnancy and Family Resource Center - 854-6285
Pregnancy Resource Center - 843-7986
Salvation Army - 848-2364
Southern York Clothing Bank - 717-235-2156
Tender Care pregnancy Center - 633-1200
Thrift Shop - 843-7692
W.E.L.L. (West End Local Link) - 852-7345
WIC (Women, Infant, Children) - 843-7942 A food pantry with baby care items, diapers, and formula
York Benevolent Association - 854-2494
York Helping Hands - 846-9275
Life Way Pregnancy Center: Offers formula and baby food through their Pregnancy Program
Chrystal's Place: A resource center that offers formula, diapers, clothing, and other items to anyone in need (717) 845-5641
Bags of Blessings: A program that offers diapers, baby wipes, toys, and stocking stuffers to individuals and families of all ages 717-244-6934
Housing/ Shelters
Access York, Inc. - 1-800-262-8444, 846-5400
Bell Family Shelter - 845-9536
LifePath Christian Ministries Shelter (717) 845-7662
Jefferson Shelter - 845-7662
Bridge of Hope of York County- (717) 747-9675
York Helping Hands-Homeless Shelter (717) 495-2924
Mr. Sandys Homeless Veteran's Center (717) 495-2924
Valley Youth House (717) 690-0930
Changing Lives Shelter Hanover- 633 - 6353
Safe Home Hanover (717) 637-2125
Cable House - 854-0507
Case Management - 846-4600
Habitat for Humanity - 854-6168
Housing Authority - 845-2601, 854-7846
Lehman Center - 845-5771
Village at York - 845-2490
Wyndamere Apartments - 755-3630
York Area Development Corporation - 846-5139
York Housing Alliance - 854-1541
Services for Children
Children and Youth Services - 846-8496, 1-800-932-0313
Early Intervention (MHMR) - 771-9618
Easter Seals - 741-3891
Family-Child Resources - 757-1227
Lehman Center - 845-5771, 1-800-635-6619
LIU #12 - 717-624-4616
United Cerebral Palsy - 751-2758
Financial Assistance/ Health Insurance
Adams County Board of Assistance - 1-800-638-6816, 717-334-6241
Amerihealth Mercy - 1-800-991-7200
Blue Chip - 1-800-KIDS-101
Department of Public Welfare - 771-1100, 771-1253
Hoodner Dental Clinic - 812-7860
Family Care Network - 1-800-543-7633
Gateway Healthplan - 1-800-392-1147
Unison - 1-800-414-9025
Social Security Administration - 767-1600, 1-800-772-1213
WIC (Women, Infant, Children) - 843-7942
Mental Health Services
Bell Socialization Services - 848-5767
C.A.S.S.P. - 771-9903
Mental Health Association - 843-6973
Mental Health/ Mental Retardation (MHMR) - 771-9618
Counseling/ Substance Abuse
Adams/ Hanover Counseling - 632-4900, 1-800-315-0951
Advance - 845-3971
Catholic Charities - 845-2696
Community Counseling Services - 845-2425
Cornerstone Counseling - 632-6555
Crisis Intervention - 851-5320, 1-800-673-2496
Edgar Square - 851-1500
Family Service Partners - 845-6624
Lutheran Social Services - 848-6238
Meadowlands - 851-6350
New Insights - 845-2079
Memorial Behavioral Health - 849-5744
Vantage - 717-291-1020
Victim Assistance Center - 854-3131, HOT LINE - 1-800-422-3204
White Deer Run - 840-0984
York Guidance Center - 845-6641
York/ Adams Drug and Alcohol Case Management - 840-4207
Car Seat Programs
Safe Kids Coalition - 851-3231
Transportation
Caring Company - 848-8869
Rabbit Transit - 845-7553
Touch-A-Life - 854-4313
Education/ Training/ Employment
Adult Learning Center - 843-9489
C. A. Center for Employment and Training - 848-8857
Career Link of York County - 767-7600
Even Start - 849-1414
GED Info Hotline - 1-800-626-9433
Literacy Council - 845-8719
Manito - 848-3224
E.L.E.C.T. Program - 848-8857
New Choices/ New Options - YWCA - 848-2729
Penn State Cooperative Extension - 840-7408
O.V.R. (Office of Vocational Rehabilitation) - 771-4407
Susan P. Byrnes Center - 848-3064
S.P.O.C. - 771-1197
United Way Drop-In Center for the Unemployed - 843-6688
York County School of Technology - 741-0820
York City Schools - 845-3571
York County High School - 767-4863
Miscellaneous Services
Albert S. Weaver Health Bureau Annex (formally York City Bureau of Health - 849-2299, 849-2336 - lead program
Area Agency on Aging - 771-9610
Consumer Credit Counseling - 1-888-511-2227
Domestic Relations - 771-9605
Home Weatherization Program - 771-9870
Lawyer Referral Service - 854-8755
MidPenn Legal Services - 1-800-299-6599
Lutheran Social Services - 848-1012
Poison Control Center - 1-800-222-1222
Public Defender's Office - 771-9217
Spanish American Center - 846-9434
York County Courthouse - 771-9612
DNA Parentage Testing - 1-800-362-2368
Hot Lines and Support Groups
AA - 854-4617
Al-Anon, Al-ateen - 792-6620
Childbirth Education - 851-2241
Choice - 1-800-84-TEENS
Co-Dependants Anonymous - 767-6941
Diabetes Info Line - 1-800-DIABETES
Family First Health - 845-8617
Health Connect - 851-1689
Health Extension - 843-0747
HIV Support Groups - 846-6776
Lactation Consultant - 851-2953
Moms and Mentors - YWCA - 845-2631
Mothers of Twins and Triplets - 854-1220
Narcotics Anonymous - 848-9988
National Child Abuse Hotline - 1-800-932-0313
Nurse Family Partnership - 843-6330
Parents of Down Syndrome - 1-800-HELP-309
Parents Support Groups - 845-5771, 1-800-635-6619
Perinatal Loss Support Group - 851-3467
Planned Parenthood - 845-9681
Rape and Victim Assistance Hotline - 854-3131
Resolve Through Sharing - 851-3467
Smoking Quitline - 1-877-724-1090
Special Kids Network - 1-800-968-4550
STD/ AIDS Hotline - 1-800-227-8922
York Hospital NICU Parents Group - 851-2303
Still can't find the info you're looking for? Email sarahfrane@macaronikid.com for more help or call 211 24/7 for county-wide assistance.
