Emergency Food Bank also available for Seniors on limited fixed incomes and homebound individuals on a regular basis.

Clothing Bank provides clothing, blankets, and personal care items.

PA WORKWEAR working in collaboration with DPW to provide individuals with professional attire for job interviews and specific clothing necessary for employment.

Community meals are served each day of the week at different participating churches in the city.  Click the meal calendar for serving locations.

Community Meal Calendar (word doc)

Winter Shelter for men, women, and families from December through March in partnership with several faith-based and community organizations as well as the Community Homeless Outreach Center.

Wheels to Work Program provides bikes to those who need transportation to jobs to become self-sufficient.

Bus tickets to work for those in need of transportation to and from their employment.

Emergency prescriptions assistance.

Emergency relief aid to victims of natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina.

Member Church Referral Coordinator for utilities and rental assistance.Service Ministries assists congregations by screening clients applying for financial assistance.  Clients are interviewed in a formatted process to determine eligibility.  After the appointment, the referring church is contacted and able to make an informed decision about giving aid.

Homelessness to independence living transition through donations of basic needs such as pots, pans, bedding and other household goods.

Provide school uniforms in partnership with the School District of Lancaster for students in need grades K3 through 8th.

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