Community REACH, Inc.

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT OF OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS, REV. DAVID TIETJE...

Community REACH, Inc. is open to minister to the least fortunate in our community. However, instead of guests entering the facility (due to social distancing restrictions) all distributions from the pantry are made curbside. New clients are being received, people in need are encouraged to CALL the agency to arrange for an intake assessment. The agency phone number is: (717)244-6934

Because the schools are closed, the agency has temporarily suspended the weekend backpack program which provides supplemental nutrition for children and youth. As soon as possible, this program will resume.

Things congregations can do for Community REACH, Inc. during this difficult time:

Pray for the protection of the staff and volunteers, whose work is considered essential and “life-sustaining.”
Make financial contributions directly to Community REACH, either on-line or the old-fashioned way: mail checks to Community REACH, Inc., 15 First Avenue, Red Lion, PA 17356
Avoid attempting to make a direct donation of food. For the safety of all staff, volunteers and agency guests, Community REACH, Inc. is not receiving any food contributions due to the coronavirus. All food given away is either purchased or donated through the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and other wholesale outlets.

Community REACH, Inc.
located in the Ruthann Young Center
at
15 FIRST AVENUE
RED LION PA 17356
communityreachinc@gmail.com
office.reachinc@gmail.com
717.244.6934
www.commreach.org
office hours: 9AM-2PM weekdays

During inclement weather, check for messages on our answering service before venturing out. Updates will also be posted on our face book page. The office might need to delay opening or be closed due to road and parking conditions.

Welcome to
Community REACH, Inc.

Established in 1974 and incorporated in 1975, Community REACH, Inc. is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit human services agency providing basic items of support to nearly 350 families residing in the Dallastown, Eastern York, and Red Lion school districts of York County. Food insecurity is a real concern for nearly 12% of the population.

We offer our clients a wide range of services including a choice food pantry, school supplies, cold weather gear, plus classes. Our friendly staff and volunteers are here to resource, educate, advocate, connect and help our clients and our community.

Please Note: ALL CLIENTS are considered NEW each JULY due to the fiscal year for the state food allotment in which our agency participates so that our clients may have good nutritional choices each month. ALL CLIENTS MUST PROVIDE PHOTO ID, plus updated information for all members of the household, IN JULY, or at their next visit to the pantry between July 2019-June 2020.

First time clients, no matter which month they register, must show their photo ID and the birthdates of each member of the household.

A 'self-declaration of income' must be signed to receive items provided through the state food allotment. Each client should provide the name of someone who can be listed as a 'proxy' for picking up groceries if necessary. You will be asked about food allergies or other health concerns of anyone in your household so that we may help you with your grocery choices each month. Allow 30-45 minutes on your first visit so that the staff and volunteers are able to guide you through the choice food pantry and provide information about our services. We are here to assist you. Please keep us informed each month of any changes within your household, such as cell phone numbers or change of address and the number of people.
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Our service area includes
Dallastown, Eastern York, and Red Lion school districts, which comprises a large portion of south/southeastern York County, PA.
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No funds or resources are available for rent or evictions.
No funds are available for other bills of any kind.

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HOW CAN YOU HELP?

*escort clients through the choice pantry
*light office duties for client intake
*pick up donations & orders at local grocers
*organize a food drive or blanket collection and deliver it to the pantry
*occasional child-care during nutrition classes or other on-site activities
*help to plan and implement fund raising activities - large or small
*spring or fall 'house cleaning'
*weekly or bi-weekly general cleaning
*bring a work team for simple maintenance and up-keep of facility
*provide weekly/monthly updates to your organization or church for agency needs
*continue to encourage others to donate

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discrimination based on race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or reprisal for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

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Established in 1974 and incorporated in 1975, Community REACH, Inc. is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit human services agency providing basic items of support to nearly 350 families residing in the Dallastown Area, Eastern York, and Red Lion Area School Districts in York County, Pennsylvania.

COMMUNITY REACH, INC.
15 First Avenue
Red Lion, PA 17356

MONDAY - FRIDAY
9am - 2pm

SATURDAY - SUNDAY
Closed