SERVICES
Service areas include Dallastown, Eastern York, and Red Lion school districts.
FOURTH quarter - 2018 - statistics
This year has seen an average of 255 client appointments each month for the choice food pantry.
There are approximately 285 children, 360 adults, and 150 seniors within those households.
More than 400 households are served in some way through the various services offered by this agency. Some clients lack heating fuel or have emergency situations with utilities, others find themselves struggling with food insecurity, a few are virtually homeless (meaning no permanent address, possibly housed with a friend or relative); more than 100 children are provided with extra nutrition for each weekend during school months and 200 pick up bags filled with enough to last each week during the summer months. Many clients, and others in need, appreciate the blankets and warm wear which are made available for the colder months each year; and, of course, we attempt to bless each child residing in the client households with a Christmas gift bag filled with age-appropriate items; school supplies are also provided as needed.
Please remember that any and all donations which the agency receives are used to provide support for our clients.
Financial gifts and inventory donations are needed daily, weekly, monthly, yearly. Thank you for your ongoing support.
What does your donation do?
$12.50 fills [1]one Kids' Kafe lunch bag for one week during summer, or, [2]two weekend bags during school months.
$250.00 provides fresh produce vouchers to the scheduled households during one week of appointments (average 50). $75.00 allows us to help a family struggling to pay their monthly water/sewer bill due to temporary financial difficulties. $100.00 will offset the purchase cost of vitally needed inventory for the choice food pantry when the shelves are empty.
$300.00 allows us to help with heating fuel for [1]one senior or disadvantaged/disabled person during winter months.
There are approximately 285 children, 360 adults, and 150 seniors within those households.
More than 400 households are served in some way through the various services offered by this agency. Some clients lack heating fuel or have emergency situations with utilities, others find themselves struggling with food insecurity, a few are virtually homeless (meaning no permanent address, possibly housed with a friend or relative); more than 100 children are provided with extra nutrition for each weekend during school months and 200 pick up bags filled with enough to last each week during the summer months. Many clients, and others in need, appreciate the blankets and warm wear which are made available for the colder months each year; and, of course, we attempt to bless each child residing in the client households with a Christmas gift bag filled with age-appropriate items; school supplies are also provided as needed.
Please remember that any and all donations which the agency receives are used to provide support for our clients.
Financial gifts and inventory donations are needed daily, weekly, monthly, yearly. Thank you for your ongoing support.
What does your donation do?
$12.50 fills [1]one Kids' Kafe lunch bag for one week during summer, or, [2]two weekend bags during school months.
$250.00 provides fresh produce vouchers to the scheduled households during one week of appointments (average 50). $75.00 allows us to help a family struggling to pay their monthly water/sewer bill due to temporary financial difficulties. $100.00 will offset the purchase cost of vitally needed inventory for the choice food pantry when the shelves are empty.
$300.00 allows us to help with heating fuel for [1]one senior or disadvantaged/disabled person during winter months.
We provide a variety of services
At Community REACH, Inc., it is our desire to provide clients with quality services personalized for their unique needs.
We strive to help with any request possible during our regular office hours. After hours, or when the phones are busy, please leave a short message so that we can return your call as soon as possible. Our staff members and volunteers are professional, courteous, and efficient. Referrals can often be provided for services beyond our agency's capability.
We strive to help with any request possible during our regular office hours. After hours, or when the phones are busy, please leave a short message so that we can return your call as soon as possible. Our staff members and volunteers are professional, courteous, and efficient. Referrals can often be provided for services beyond our agency's capability.
Food Pantry (By Appointment)Applicants must provide a valid photo ID and proof of address, as well as the names and birthdates for every person residing in the household. Because we do provide state food through our pantry services, all clients must sign the "Self-Declaration of Eligibility" form required by the state. Pantry food donations are distributed as the inventory is available.
Bags of BlessingsExtra holiday meal items for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter/Passover are provided to pantry clients at their monthly appointment. Donations of hams, turkeys, and whole chickens are needed for this program each fall and spring. Please call for a list of specific items needed or to register for assistance. Donations are requested beginning in October and continuing through the first week of December, and then again in February for the Easter distribution.
Warm ProgramWe distribute blankets, hats, gloves, scarves, socks, sweaters, and some coats or jackets, as donations allow, during the fall and winter seasons. Donations of these items are accepted during regular office hours on any weekday morning.
Blankets may be new or gently-used/clean of any size or weight. Sleeping bags will be accepted if they are in decent condition and clean; these are appreciated for assisting homeless clients or others in extreme situations. The small rolled blankets are especially nice for children. Blanket drives and warm gear collections are needed as donations in early fall [Sept-Nov] for our distribution to clients. Please remember to include socks when promoting a list of items to donate. Warm fleece items, such as sweat pants or tops, are often needed for homeless or other clients who deal with extreme weather concerns. |
Programs For ChildrenKids' Kafe distributes extra bags filled with kid-friendly items each week to 150-200 children during the summer months. Donations are needed constantly so that we have enough inventory for distribution each week beginning June 11 and then throughout July and into August.
After the Labor Day weekend when schools are back in full, we will prepare up to 100 bags each week for the counselors to send home with at-risk children each Friday. So, the need for donations has become a year-round request. The list of items needed can be found on the home page. School supplies are given to any student beginning after the Fourth of July until Labor Day. Most school students return in mid-to-late August, so donations are needed in June and early July for distribution purposes. Check with your school for information concerning any new backpack regulations. Financial AssistanceWe occasionally provide limited help for eligible households to prevent loss of utilities, if funds allow. Anyone requesting financial assistance must register as a client. Termination notice with the account number and balance must be made available to the office staff for consultation with the utility company at least five (5) days prior to shut-off.
Our agency does not provide rent assistance. Life skills trainingWe offer workshops and classes, when possible, to provide information needed for budgeting, nutrition, wellness, parenting, etc. These classes are typically open to the public without needing to be a client.
BREADS AND PASTRIES End-of-day donations are received several times each week from Giant, Jerry's, Nell's, Panera, Red Brick Bakery, Weis, and other local bakeries or stores. These are free to anyone who stops in to see the daily selection [9:30am-1:30pm]; amount available may be limited due to the various amounts donated. Feel free to enjoy your choice of pastry or bagel with a cup of coffee, hot chocolate, tea, juice, or water in our main room and visit awhile. We would love to meet you! |
Referral Services:
PA FIRST: Resources & Referrals 2-1-1
LIHEAP: Crisis Fuel Assistance 1 (800) 991-0929
LIHEAP: Heating Assistance (Nov.1) 717.771.1100
PCAP/First Energy: Electric Bills 1 (888) 282-6816
COMMUNITY PROGRESS COUNCIL - Housing Authority: Rental and Eviction Assistance
ACCESS/YORK: Available for Victims of Domestic Violence (717) 846-5400
OVR: Employment Counseling for Persons with Disabilities (717) 771-4407
SALVATION ARMY (York): Emergency Situations (717) 848-2364
LifePath/DALLASTOWN ECONOMY STORE: (717) 244-2780
AREA AGENCY ON AGING: Residents of Sixty Years and Older (717) 771-9610
GOLDEN CONNECTIONS COMMUNITY CENTER: Senior Center; 717.244.7229 ; Daily Lunch; Daily Activities; Bus Trips; Meals-on-Wheels; Tax assistance; Veteran's services; WIC/CPC; open to seniors in York County. Heather Goebeler - Director. (Located at 20 Gotham Place, off rte.24, behind the Red Lion post office.)
RED LION BOROUGH: 717. 244.3475
DALLASTOWN BOROUGH: 717.244.6626
LIHEAP: Crisis Fuel Assistance 1 (800) 991-0929
LIHEAP: Heating Assistance (Nov.1) 717.771.1100
PCAP/First Energy: Electric Bills 1 (888) 282-6816
COMMUNITY PROGRESS COUNCIL - Housing Authority: Rental and Eviction Assistance
ACCESS/YORK: Available for Victims of Domestic Violence (717) 846-5400
OVR: Employment Counseling for Persons with Disabilities (717) 771-4407
SALVATION ARMY (York): Emergency Situations (717) 848-2364
LifePath/DALLASTOWN ECONOMY STORE: (717) 244-2780
AREA AGENCY ON AGING: Residents of Sixty Years and Older (717) 771-9610
GOLDEN CONNECTIONS COMMUNITY CENTER: Senior Center; 717.244.7229 ; Daily Lunch; Daily Activities; Bus Trips; Meals-on-Wheels; Tax assistance; Veteran's services; WIC/CPC; open to seniors in York County. Heather Goebeler - Director. (Located at 20 Gotham Place, off rte.24, behind the Red Lion post office.)
RED LION BOROUGH: 717. 244.3475
DALLASTOWN BOROUGH: 717.244.6626
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