Last Updated: January 31, 2024

The local resources listed help those in the Elizabethtown and surrounding areas. Contact the resources to find out if you are eligible for their program.

COMMUNITY CUPBOARD OF ELIZABETHTOWN

61 E WASHINGTON ST, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA 17022

Phone: (717)361-8149

Website: https://communityplaceetown.org/community-cupboard

Hours: Saturday and Wednesday 9:00am – 12:00pm

Eligibility:

• Qualified residents living in Elizabethtown (17022), Bainbridge (17502) or Rheems (17570) may shop free of charge by monthly appointment.
• Income eligibility requirements of the PA Department of Agriculture.
• Appointments can be scheduled by calling 717-361-8149 (option 1) or sending an email to etowncupboard@gmail.com. A volunteer will be in touch to schedule a shopping appointment.

MIDDLETOWN INTERFAITH PANTRY

201 WYOMING ST, MIDDLETOWN, PA 17057

Phone: (717)944-5668

Website: https://middletowninterfaith.wordpress.com/food-pantry/

Hours: Tuesday and Friday 10:00am – 12:30pm

Eligibility:

• Any Middletown area resident.
• Must have a photo ID.
• Must have proof of residency within 17057 zip code (such as a utility bill, not a driver’s license. PSH students may use college ID).

FOUNTAIN OF LIFE MINISTRIES, INC

290 NEWBERRY RD, MIDDLETOWN, PA 17057

Phone: (717)944-4455

Website: https://www.folmin.com/

Hours: Wednesday 7:00pm - 9:00pm and Sunday 10:00am – 12:00pm

FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

151 ORANGE ST, MOUNT JOY, PA 17552

Phone: (717)653-6137

Website: https://www.fellowshipmountjoy.com/ministries

By Appointment ONLY

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF HERSHEY

330 HILLTOP RD, HUMMELSTOWN, PA 17036

Phone: (717)533-4848

Website: https://www.hfcinfo.com/

By Appointment ONLY

Eligibility:

• Zip code areas 17033, 17022, 17036 and 17078. Exceptions are made to other local zips.
• Personal identification containing the home address is required of non-attenders.

FAITH OUTREACH CENTER

475 ANDERSON FERRY RD, MOUNT JOY, PA 17552

Phone (717)492-8167

Website: https://faithoutreachpa.com/

Hours: Last Wednesday of the month from 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Eligibility:

• 2 forms of personal identification containing the home address is required, i.e. utility bills, car insurance ID, etc.
• Drivers License required.

GLAD TIDINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD

190 FULLING MILL RD, MIDDLETOWN, PA 17057

Phone: (717)944-1042

Website: https://www.gtagpa.org/food-blessing/

Hours: Third Wednesday of the month from 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Eligibility:

• 2 forms of personal identification containing the home address is required, i.e. utility bills, car insurance ID, etc.
• Drivers License required.
• Residents in the Dauphin County area.

HERSHEY FOOD BANK & COMMUNITY OUTREACH

120 EAST DERRY ROAD

HERSHEY, PA 17033

Phone: (717)520-3143

Website: https://www.hersheyfoodbank.org/

Hours: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the Month 9:00am - 11:30am and 5:00pm - 7:00pm

New Clients Please Email: hersheyfoodbank@verizon.net or call 717-520-3143.

Eligibility:

• Hershey area only

ECHOS

COMMUNITY PLACE ON WASHINGTON

105 E WASHINGTON ST, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA 17022

Phone: (717)361-0740 or (717)689-3423

Email: info@echoslancaster.org

Website: https://echoslancaster.org/

Walk-in Hours: Monday-Wednesday, Friday: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Thursday: 12:00pm – 3:00pm

ECHOS offers ten programs, including housing stability programs, eviction prevention, and emergency shelter.

Meals on Wheels

Phone: (717)689-3484 option 5 for more information and to get on the schedule

Website: https://communityplaceetown.org/meals-on-wheels

Meals on Wheels provide low-cost meals for individuals who are ill/handicapped, living alone or elderly and cannot prepare their own meals. Each weekday, clients receive a hot and cold meal that is delivered to the client’s doorstep by volunteer drivers.

CLOTHING BARN

61 E WASHINGTON ST, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA 17022

Phone: (717)689-3484 option 8 to make an appointment.

Website: https://communityplaceetown.org/clothing-barn

Hours: Wednesday 9:00am – 12:00pm & evenings

Thursday 9:00am – 12:00pm

4th Saturday 9:00am – 12:00pm

Vouchers are needed to shop at the Clothing Barn and can be obtained at the ECHOS Enrichment Center.

HOPE WITHIN

Community Health, Counseling & Dental Center

4748 E HARRISBURG PIKE, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA 17022

Phone: (717)367-9797

Website: https://www.hopewithin.org/

By Appointment Only

LOVE INC

1925 WHEATLAND AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17603

Phone: (717)735-7540

Website: https://loveinclancaster.org/

Homes of Hope offers a transitional housing environment provided in several school districts, providing transformational support to families facing homelessness.

ElderNET, Love INC’s ministry connecting those age 70+ to churches across the county who can meet their needs for transportation, non-medical respite care, simple home repairs and more.

UNITED WAY

Phone: (717)394-0731

Website: https://www.uwlanc.org/

Dial 211 or visit their website at www.pa211.org

United Way provides access to free and confidential crisis and emergency counseling, disaster assistance, food, health care and insurance assistance, stable housing and utilities payment assistance, employment services, veteran services and childcare and family services.