SERVICES
WHAT SERVICES DO WE OFFER?
Catholic Harvest Food Pantry distributes food monthly to over 850 families in our community who experience food insecurity through weekday Food Distributions and Mobile Pantry food distribution. Mobile Pantry runs reach households in York County who are without nearby food resources.
In addition to emergency food, we offer our clients other services as well.
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We provide personal care items such as toothpaste, soap, and diapers.
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Last year, in 2022, a record 1,600 households received a turkey and all the trimmings for a complete family Thanksgiving dinner to be able to prepare and enjoy at home with their family.
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We hold a smaller Christmas meal program and other holidays as allowed.
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Clients’ children receive a “birthday kit” that includes cake mix, icing & candles.
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Those needing assistance with food should call 717-846-8571, option 1, Monday through Friday between 9-11 am. Messages left after these hours will be returned the next business day.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Food Distributions are held:
Monday through Friday Evening from 6:00-7:00 PM
Note:
4th Friday of each month is an Afternoon Food Distribution at 3:45-4:45 PM (instead of Evening)
4th Monday is a 3:45-4:45 PM Afternoon Food Distribution in the months of February, April, June, August, October and December.
4th Monday is a 6:00-7:00 PM Evening Food Distribution in the months of January, March, May, July, September and November.
All Evening or Afternoon Distributions are scheduled by calling 717-846-8571 option 1.
CHFP also offers a walk-up (scheduling not required) Food Distribution on the 1st & 3rd Thursday AM from 9 AM-Noon (the last order is taken at 11:30 AM).
Mobile Pantry Food Distributions are scheduled by calling 717-846-8571 option 3
Households qualifying to receive a food distribution may do so once every 30 days.
Catholic Harvest Food Pantry is closed for Food Distributions on major holidays.