Looking to spread kindness this holiday season? York County food banks, churches and local businesses are ready for your donations of canned goods, toiletries and gently used winter wear.
CGA Law Firm
CGA Law Firm in downtown York organized a winter coat and food drive benefiting STRIVE Initiatives and Chrystal’s Place Resource Center Northeast Neighborhood Association.Now through Dec. 12, donations of new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, scarves and blankets and nonperishable foods can be dropped off at 135 N. George St., York.
Bellomo & Associates, LLC
Bellomo & Associates is hosting a community food drive to support its local neighbors now through Dec. 15.
Accepted items include nonperishable, shelf-stable items including peanut butter, canned soup, canned fruits and vegetables, cookie mixes, mashed potatoes, stuffing, canned beans, rice, pasta and more. They are also accepting toiletries, razors, toothpaste, socks − and bus passes or gift cards.
Items can be dropped off at Bellomo & Associates at 3198 E. Market St., York Monday through Friday during operating business hours.
York Jewish Community Center (JCC)
The York JCC’s Project Manna and Matan B’Seter Food Sharing Cabinet accepts donations of shelf-stable, non-perishable food and paper products to donate to recipients of Project Manna.
The following items are accepted and can be dropped off directly at the food pantry outside located on the side of the York JCC building at 2000 Hollywood Drive, York:
- Canned tuna/chicken
- Tomato sauce
- Pasta and rice
- Canned fruit (in natural juice; no sugar added)
- Canned vegetables
- Granola bars, crackers, and snacks
- Cereal
- Canned soup and ready-made-meals (ex. ravioli)
- Non-scented laundry detergent
- Toilet paper (individual packs)
- Dish soap
- Tissue boxes
- Napkins
- Peanut butter and jelly
- Coffee and tea
- Hygiene products (ex. shampoo, conditioner, soap bars)
This food pantry is open to anyone in the York community.
York County Food Bank
The York County Food Bank accepts donations of nonperishable items including canned meats, pasta, peanut butter, rice and cereal, canned vegetables and fruit. Nonperishable items include can openers, laundry and dish detergent, toothpaste, toilet paper, diapers, soap and shampoo and grocery store gift cards.
Items can be dropped off at 15 Marianne Drive, York Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Red Lion community pantry/fridge
A new initiative organized by local resident Jennie Donahue, is fighting everyday food insecurity at 137 West High Street.
There, multiple cabinets and a cooler are stocked for the community to take what they need and leave what they can, whether it’s canned foods, fresh fruit, baby formula, bread and more. Everything is free, and available for anyone in need, or for those who wish to give. Clothes are not a preferred donation at the moment due to limited space.
Currently, items accepted include kitchenware, toys, games, office supplies, toiletries and first aid supplies or over-the-counter medications. Items for the food pantry cabinets include any sealed, non-perishable food times, canned or boxed foods, pet food, baby formula and more.
Perishable items including produce, dairy, meat, restaurant surplus and even homemade meals are accepted in the cooler. “We encourage others use their own discretion if they choose to consume homemade or open items. Often local organizations will bring multiple containers of leftovers that would be otherwise wasted. We also know that there are many homeless that benefit from these meals,” community pantry organizer Jennie Donahue said.
Coats of Friendship
Coats of Friendship, a youth-led nonprofit organization that collects and distributes winter coats to those in need, has drop-off locations across York County.
Gently used coats, hats, gloves and scarves of all sizes can be dropped off at the following locations year-round:
- Off of Interstate 83 Exit 8 – Glen Rock: Freedom Armory Hanover
- Guthrie Memorial Library – 2 Library Place, Hanover
- First Church of Hanover – 200 Frederick St., Hanover
- Shrewsbury Elementary – 331 S Main St., Shrewsbury
- Welding Supplies, Gas and Supplies
- Paul Smith Library of Southern York County
- Realty One Group Generations – 19 W. Railroad Ave, Shrewsbury
- Shrewsbury Municipal Building
- Friendship Elementary
- Southern Middle School
- Susquehannock High School
- South Central York County Senior Center – 150 E. Main St., New Freedom
- National Tire and Battery on East Market St., York
- National Tire and Battery on Route 30
- Mavis tire at 2700 E. Market St. York
- Mavis Tire at 3108 Cape Horn Road, Red Lion
- Mavis Tire at 3970 Carlisle Road, Dover
- Glatfelter Memorial Library – 101 Glenview Road, Spring Grove
- Mason Dixon Public Library – 250 Bailey Drive, Stewartstown
