We all face challenging times in our lives when a helping hand can make all the difference. Whether you're dealing with financial hardship, food insecurity, housing concerns, or other personal struggles, reaching out for support is a sign of strength, not weakness. However, pride or simply not knowing where to turn can sometimes prevent us from accessing the resources we need.
To bridge this gap, we've compiled a comprehensive guide to local agencies, hotlines, and support groups available to residents of York County. These organizations stand ready to provide assistance, guidance, and hope during difficult times.
When contacting any of these organizations, be prepared to provide basic information about your household and specific needs. Many require appointments, so calling ahead is always recommended. Don't hesitate to ask questions about what services might be available to you – these organizations are staffed by professionals who understand that everyone's situation is unique.
Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. These community resources are here because neighbors helping neighbors is what builds strong, resilient communities. Whether you need immediate crisis assistance or long-term support to achieve greater stability, there are people ready to help you take the next step forward.
Local Nonprofit & Government Organizations |
Bell Socialization Services
160 South George Street - York, PA.
(717) 848-5767 ·
Catholic Charities
Location: 253 East Market Street, York, PA
Phone: (717) 845-2696
Community Progress Council
Offers programs for low to moderate-income residents throughout York County.
226 E College Ave, York, PA 17403
Phone: (717) 846-4600
Children and Youth Services
(717) 846-8496
Family-Child Resources
Location: 3995 E Market St York, PA 17402
Phone: 757-1227 | 854-3971
Lutheran Social Services
Location: 1050 Pennsylvania Ave York, PA 17404
Northwestern Human Services
Location: 3151 W Market St York, PA 17404
Phone: 792-2304
York Human Life Services
Services: Free pregnancy testing, Ultrasounds, Counseling, Parenting Education, and more.
742 S George St, York, PA 17401
Phone: (717) 846-2384
PA Department of Welfare
130 N Duke St, York, PA 17401
Phone: (717) 771-1100
LifePath (York Rescue Mission)
(717) 845-7662
United Way York
140 E Market St, York, PA 17401
Phone: (717) 843-0957
York Housing Authority
(717) 845-2601
YMCA Southern Community Services
Location: YMCA in Shrewsbury
Contact: (717) 235-0446 | tgeroux@yorkcoymca.org
Services: Case Management, Emergency Food Assistance, Energy Assistance, Rental Assistance, Budget Counseling, Holiday Programs, and more.
Mason-Dixon Community Services, Inc.
Location: 5 Pendyrus Street, Suite 2 Delta, PA 17314
Phone: 717.456.5559
Services: Food Locker, Energy Assistance, Holiday Giving Programs, Summer Camp Scholarships, Case Management, and more.
Community Reach Inc.
Location: 15 1st Ave, Red Lion, PA 17356
Phone: (717) 244-6934
Services: Food Pantry, Bags of Blessings, Warm Program, Programs for Children, Financial Assistance, Life Skills Training.
Grace Fellowship Shrewsbury/ York Regional Dream Center
Contact: (717) 235-8390 | churchoffice@gfcshrewsbury.org
Services: Community Closet Free Store, Cafe/Food Distribution, Lords Gym, and more.
Hanover Area Council of Churches
Services: Shelter, Meals, Food/Clothing Bank, and more.
136 Carlisle St, Hanover, PA 17331
Phone: (717) 633-6353
Hanover YWCA
23 W Chestnut St, Hanover, PA 17331
Phone: (717) 637-2125
Food Banks, Free Little Pantries & Free Community Meals |
Northern York County Food Banks
Dover Area Food Bank
1832 Industrial Ct, Dover, PA
Phone: 717-292-9876
New Hope Ministries – Dillsburg
99 W. Church Street, Dillsburg, PA
Phone: 717-432-3053 Ext. 308
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; 2nd & 4th Tuesday 6:00-7:45 PM; 2nd & 4th Saturday 9:00 AM-Noon
New Hope Ministries – Dover
62 N. Main Street, Dover, PA
Phone: 717-292-9876
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-3:30 PM
Northeastern Food Pantry
Mt. Wolf, PA
Phone: 717-266-6785
Hours: Mondays & Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 pm ,Tuesdays & Fridays 9:30 - 11:30 am, Wednesdays 1:30 - 4:00 pm
Salem Shares - Fishing Creek UMC
402 Valley Road Etters, PA
Phone: 717-938-1928
Hours: 1st Thursdays 3:30 - 6:00 pm
York City Food Banks
Catholic Harvest Food Pantry
628 E. Market Street, York, PA
Phone: 717-846-8571
Hours: Monday through Friday evenings (appointment required - option #1)
Charlotte's Pantry
806 W. Princess Street, York, PA
Phone: 717-880-7511
Hours: Mondays 9:00-10:30 AM
Christ Lutheran Church - Spry
2385 S. Queen Street York , PA
Phone: 717-741-4639
Call for appointment
Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30 - 11:30 am
Chrystal's Place - Northeast Neighborhood Association
216 Chestnut Street, York, PA
Phone: 717-845-5641
Hours: Mondays 10:00 AM-1:00 PM, Wednesdays 4:30-7:30 PM
Crispus Attucks Association
605 S. Duke Street, York, PA
Phone: 717-848-3610
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Boxes delivered via DoorDash
Emmanuel Food Pantry
825 East Princess Street, York, PA
Phone: 717-854-6567
Harvest of Blessing
1230 W. Poplar Street, York, PA
Phone: 717-808-4209
Hours: Tuesdays & Fridays 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Harvest of Hope
4485 Wolf's Church Road, York, PA
Phone: 717-792-6070
Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00-7:00 PM, Wednesdays Noon-2:00 PM
Appointment required
Iglesia Pentecostal Casa del Alfarero
239 E. King Street
York , PA
Phone: 407-791-5700
Call for appointment
Redeemed Christian Church of God
1550 11th Avenue York , PA
Phone: 646-354-8661
Hours Last Saturday of the month 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
839 W. Market Street York , PA
Phone: 717-881-2092
Call for appointment
Hours: Wednesdays 9:45 - 11:00 am
St. Paul's Lutheran Church - York
25 W. Springettsbury Avenue York , PA
Phone: 717-843-8155
Hours: Tuesdays 9:45 - 11:30 am (closed on the 5th Tuesday, if there is one)
Spry Church
50 School Street York , PA
Phone: 717-741-1429
Hours:
2nd Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Thursdays 10:30 - 11:30 am
The Caring Ministry - York
225 E. Market Street York , PA
Phone: 717-848-8869
By appointment only
The Salvation Army in York City
Phone: 717-848-2364
The Movement Food Pantry
678 E. Market Street York, PA
Phone: 717-817-2289
Hours: Saturdays Noon - 2:00 pm
The Well York
401 W. Mason Ave, York, PA 17401
Phone: 717-852-7345
York Benevolent Association
301 King Mill Road York , PA
Phone: 717-854-2494
Hours: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Tuesdays 8:30 - 11:00 am Call for appointment
York County Food Bank
Phone: 717-846-6435
Food Pantry Clearinghouse: 717-846-8899
Our Daily Bread: 717-848-1674
Southern York County Food Banks
Bethany Baptist Church
4162 Delta Road, Airville, PA
Phone: 717-862-3003
Hours: Call for current hours
Mason Dixon Community Services
5 Pendyrus Street, Suite 2, Delta, PA
Phone: 717-456-5559
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM-Noon
Mason Dixon Community Services - Pine Grove
4263 Delta Road, Airville, PA
Phone: 717-456-5559
Hours: 1st & 3rd Thursdays 1:00-3:00 PM
York Regional Dream Center
74 E. Forrest Avenue Shrewsbury, PA
Phone: 410-382-9351
Hours: Wednesdays 4:00 - 6:00 pm Drive-thru distribution
Southern York County Food Pantry
315 North Constitution Ave, New Freedom, PA
Phone: 717-235-6370
The Well
32 Water St, Glen Rock, PA
Phone: 717-759-8722
Offers FREE Grab N Go Lunches on Wednesdays from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Also provides weekly food pantry services, senior food program, and serves as a York County Food Bank pickup location. Contact volunteers for current pantry hours.
Stewartstown Food Pantry
Located behind 10 Church St (access via 8 Church St auxiliary parking lot), Stewartstown, PA
Phone: 717-501-6018
Hours: Distributions every other Saturday 9:30 AM-1:30 PM
Appointments recommended. Clients may choose their own food, cleaning, and personal items.
Salem UCC Jacobus
24 Franklin St, Jacobus, PA 17407
Hours: Sunday 11:30 AM-1:30 PM, Wednesday 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, Thursday 5:00-7:00 PM, Friday 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
St. Jacob's UCC York New Salem
100 E George St, York New Salem, PA 17371
Phone: 717-792-4326
Contact church for distribution dates and hours
St. John Blymire's UCC
1009 Blymire's Road Dallastown, PA
Phone: 717-693-5177
Hours: 1st & 3rd Saturdays 9:00 am - Noon Must register before coming first time
Community Reach Inc.
15 First Avenue, Red Lion, PA
Phone: 717-244-6934
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; Wednesday 3:00-7:00 PM; 2nd Saturday 9:00-10:30 AM
Appointment required
Hearts for Hunger
10384 Winterstown Road Red Lion, PA
Phone: 717-244-6323
Hours: 4th Saturday 9:00 am - Noon
Grace Lutheran Church
220 N. Charles Street, Red Lion, PA
Phone: 717-244-5987 Ext. 4
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Hearts for Hunger
10384 Winterstown Road, Red Lion, PA
Phone: 717-244-6323
Hours: 4th Saturday 9:00 AM-Noon
Family Worship Center & Joseph's Storehouse Food Pantry
865 West Broadway, Red Lion, PA
Phone: 717-889-1587
Emmanuel United Methodist Church
2 E. Main Street Rear Windsor, PA
Phone: 717-880-0272
Hours: 2nd Tuesday 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Spring Grove Food Bank
223 West Jackson St, Spring Grove, PA
Phone: 717-956-1924 (appointments), 717-965-1851 (donations)
By appointment only
Porter's Fire Company Food Pantry
1199 Porters Road Spring Grove, PA
Phone: 717-432-2087 Ext. 704
Hours: 4th Fridays 1:00 - 3:00 pm No appointment need
Catholic Harvest at Lower Windsor Township
2425 Craley Road, Wrightsville, PA
Phone: 717-846-8571
Hours: 2nd Thursdays 10:30-11:30 AM
Pre-registration required
Abundant Life Center
3930 Farm Drive, York, PA
Phone: 717-755-6438
Hours: Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30-7:00 PM, Sundays 12:30-1:30 PM
Hallam Faith United Methodist Church
126 E. Market Street Hallam, PA
Phone: 717-755-3155
4th Saturday
Eastern York Food Pantry
404 Hellam Street, Wrightsville, PA
Phone: 717-252-2609
Hours: Call Mondays & Wednesdays 9:00 AM-Noon to schedule appointment
York First Church of the Brethren (East York)
2710 Kingston Road York , PA
Phone: 717-873-8446
Hours: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:30 pm 2nd Saturdays 10:00 am - Noon
The Upper Room (East York)
1401 Williams Road York , PA
Phone: 717-757-4388
Hours: Saturdays 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Stonybrook (EastYork)
100 Pleasant Acres RoadYork , PA
Phone: 717-846-6435
Hours: Mondays thru Fridays 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Captivate Community Church
71 Pumping Station Road, Hanover, PA
Phone: 717-637-9706
Hours: Mondays & Thursdays 6:00-7:30 PM, 1st Saturday 10:00 AM-Noon
Hanover Area Council of Churches
136 Carlisle Street, Hanover, PA
Phone: 717-633-6353
Hours: Monday-Saturday 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
New Hope Ministries – Hanover
135 Baltimore Street, Hanover, PA
Phone: 717-698-3365
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:15 AM-3:15 PM, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7:00-9:00 PM
St. Paul's Lutheran Church - Hanover
127 York StreetHanover, PA
Phone: 717-637-5941
Hours: Saturdays 10:00 - 11:00
Victory Baptist Church
25 Breezewood DriveHanover, PA
Phone: 717-632-2262
Hours: 1st & 3rd Mondays 10:00 - 11:00 am Other days by appointment
York County Free Little Food Pantries
The county hosts numerous 24/7 FREE Little Food Pantries serving specific communities, including:
Dillsburg Free Little Food Pantry, 6 N. 2nd St, Dillsburg - Hours: Wed-Fri 1-6pm and Sat 10am-5pm
Strinestown Church of the United Brethren in Christ, 5675 Susquehanna Trail, Manchester
Manchester 70 Fairmount Ave, Manchester
St. John's Church, Mt Wolf - Tall red cupboard at corner of Center and Third Streets, 28 North Third St
Project Manna Food Pantry & Matan B'Seter Food Sharing Cabinet - Located on the side of the York JCC building 2000 Hollywood Dr, York, PA 17403
St. Paul's Lutheran, 201 S. Main St, Spring Grove
Felton Free Little Food Pantry, 26 Oriole Circle, Felton
Liberty Christian Fellowship 7 Maple St Seven Valleys
Sacred Heart Parish, 146 N. Main St, Spring Grove
Red Lion Free Little Food Pantry, 137 High St, Red Lion
Red Lion Little Free Food Pantry, 2530 Cape Horn Rd, Red Lion - Open M-F 10am-4pm & Sat 10am-1pm
Lucy's Laundry 2 W Market St, Hallam, PA 17406
York County Free Community Meals
The Well 32 Water St Glen Rock
Free grab and go lunches Wednesdays 11am-12pm
No Id needed everyone welcome. Meals are handedout by the front door.
Without a Hook 32 Main St Glen Rock in the parking lot
Free lunches 1st Saturday of the month 11:30am-2pm
This is open to the whole community, Those not in need may make a donation for their lunch which will go toward next months meal
Our Daily Bread, 331 S. George St, York,
Breakfast 8:30 am, Lunch 11 am. They are open weekdays, even if it's a holiday.
LifePath Christian Ministries, 367 W. Market St, York
Enter through the front door. Lunch at 11:30 am and Dinner at 4 pm. Weekdays. Take ID if you have it, go anyway if you don't.
Bethel Commandment Church, 1000 S. Queen St, York,
2 to 4 pm. Saturdays. All welcome.
York Giving Helping Hands:
By the bus transfer station, off Pershing Ave downtown York, Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 12:30. No ID needed
1st Saturday, free breakfast at St. James Lutheran, 25 N. Adams St, York (this is in West York), 7:30 to 9 am.
Union Lutheran, 408 W. Market St, York, 2nd & 5th Saturday, free breakfast at 8 to 9:30 am.
Asbury Methodist, 340 E. Market St, York, 3rd Saturday free breakfast at 9 am.
Heidelburg UCC, 37 W. Philadelphia St, York, 4th Saturday free breakfast at 8 to 9 am.
St. Matthew's Lutheran, 839 W. Market St, York, 4th Saturday free breakfast at 8 to 9 am,
York Veterans Helping Hand, 412 W. King St, York,
Saturday or Sunday but days vary. They post a notice in their window each month, listing the days for meal. Hot meal free for anyone regardless of veteran status, no ID.
Caring Company - 848-8869
Children's Aid Society - 717-927-9497
Clothing Co-op - 848-2610
Community Clothes Closet - 717-927-9497
Community Progress Council - 846-4600 Offers formula and diapers through WIC clinics and resource navigators to families in need
Council of Churches (Hanover) - 717-633-6353
F.I.R.S.T. - 755-1000
Goodwill - 846-780
Human Life Services - 846-2384
Kids Klothes - 854-0606
Lehman Center - 845-5771
New Hope Ministries - 292-3441
Northeastern Clothing Bank 4326 N George Street Ext, Manchester, PA 17345 (717) 266-8460
Opportunity Shop - 717-456-5274
Pregnancy and Family Resource Center - 854-6285
Pregnancy Resource Center - 843-7986
Salvation Army - 848-2364
Southern York Clothing Bank - 717-235-2156
Tender Care Pregnancy Center - 633-1200
Thrift Shop - 843-7692
W.E.L.L. (West End Local Link) - 852-7345
WIC (Women, Infant, Children) - 843-7942 A food pantry with baby care items, diapers, and formula
York Benevolent Association - 854-2494
York Helping Hands - 846-9275
Life Way Pregnancy Center: Offers formula and baby food through their Pregnancy Program
Chrystal's Place: A resource center that offers formula, diapers, clothing, and other items to anyone in need (717) 845-5641
Bags of Blessings: A program that offers diapers, baby wipes, toys, and stocking stuffers to individuals and families of all ages 717-244-6934
Lactation Consultant - 851-2953
Access York, Inc. - 1-800-262-8444, 846-5400
Bell Family Shelter - 845-9536
LifePath Christian Ministries Shelter (717) 845-7662
Jefferson Shelter - 845-7662
Bridge of Hope of York County- (717) 747-9675
York Helping Hands-Homeless Shelter (717) 495-2924
Mr. Sandys Homeless Veteran's Center (717) 495-2924
Valley Youth House (717) 690-0930
Changing Lives Shelter Hanover- 633 - 6353
Safe Home Hanover (717) 637-2125
Cable House - 854-0507
Case Management - 846-4600
Habitat for Humanity - 854-6168
Housing Authority - 845-2601, 854-7846
Lehman Center - 845-5771
Village at York - 845-2490
Wyndamere Apartments - 755-3630
York Area Development Corporation - 846-5139
York Housing Alliance - 854-1541
Children and Youth Services - 846-8496, 1-800-932-0313
Early Intervention (MHMR) - 771-9618
Easter Seals - 741-3891
Family-Child Resources - 757-1227
Lehman Center - 845-5771, 1-800-635-6619
LIU #12 - 717-624-4616
United Cerebral Palsy - 751-2758
Adams County Board of Assistance - 1-800-638-6816, 717-334-6241
Amerihealth Mercy - 1-800-991-7200
Blue Chip - 1-800-KIDS-101
Department of Public Welfare - 771-1100, 771-1253
WellSpan Dental -Hoodner Dental Clinic - 2003 Springwood Rd, York, PA 17403 Phone: (717) 851-2655
Family Care Network - 1-800-543-7633
Gateway Healthplan - 1-800-392-1147
Unison - 1-800-414-9025
Social Security Administration - 767-1600, 1-800-772-1213
WIC (Women, Infant, Children) - 843-7942
Adams/ Hanover Counseling - 632-4900, 1-800-315-0951
Advance - 845-3971
Bell Socialization Services - 848-5767
C.A.S.S.P. - 771-9903
Catholic Charities - 845-2696
Community Counseling Services - 845-2425
Cornerstone Counseling - 632-6555
Crisis Intervention - 851-5320, 1-800-673-2496
Edgar Square - 851-1500
Family Service Partners - 845-6624
Lutheran Social Services - 848-6238
Meadowlands - 851-6350
New Insights - 845-2079
Memorial Behavioral Health - 849-5744
Mental Health Association - 843-6973
Vantage - 717-291-1020
Victim Assistance Center - 854-3131, HOT LINE - 1-800-422-3204
White Deer Run - 840-0984
York Guidance Center - 845-6641
York/ Adams Drug and Alcohol Case Management - 840-4207
Safe Kids
116 S George St suite 101, York, PA 17401
Phone: (888) 232-7233
Caring Company - 848-8869
Rabbit Transit - 845-7553
Touch-A-Life - 854-4313
Adult Learning Center - 843-9489
C. A. Center for Employment and Training - 848-8857
Career Link of York County - 767-7600
Even Start - 849-1414
GED Info Hotline - 1-800-626-9433
Literacy Council - 845-8719
Manito Academy- 848-3224
E.L.E.C.T. Program - 848-8857
New Choices/ New Options - YWCA - 848-2729
Penn State Cooperative Extension - 840-7408
O.V.R. (Office of Vocational Rehabilitation) - 771-4407
Susan P. Byrnes Center - 848-3064
S.P.O.C. - 771-1197
United Way Drop-In Center for the Unemployed - 843-6688
York County School of Technology - 741-0820
Albert S. Weaver Health Bureau Annex (formally York City Bureau of Health) - 849-2299, 849-2336 - lead program
Area Agency on Aging - 771-9610
Consumer Credit Counseling - 1-888-511-2227
Domestic Relations - 771-9605
Home Weatherization Program - 771-9870
Lawyer Referral Service - 854-8755
MidPenn Legal Services - 1-800-299-6599
Poison Control Center - 1-800-222-1222
Public Defender's Office - 771-9217
Spanish American Center - 846-9434
York County Courthouse - 771-9612
DNA Parentage Testing - 1-800-362-2368
AA - 854-4617
Al-Anon, Al-ateen - 792-6620
Childbirth Education - 851-2241
Choice - 1-800-84-TEENS
Co-Dependants Anonymous - 767-6941
Diabetes Info Line - 1-800-DIABETES
HIV Support Groups - 846-6776
Moms and Mentors - YWCA - 845-2631
Mothers of Twins and Triplets - 854-1220
Narcotics Anonymous - 848-9988
National Child Abuse Hotline - 1-800-932-0313
Nurse Family Partnership - 843-6330
Parents of Down Syndrome - 1-800-HELP-309
Parents Support Groups - 845-5771, 1-800-635-6619
Perinatal Loss Support Group - 851-3467
Planned Parenthood - 845-9681
Rape and Victim Assistance Hotline - 854-3131
Resolve Through Sharing - 851-3467
Smoking Quitline - 1-877-724-1090
Special Kids Network - 1-800-968-4550
STD/ AIDS Hotline - 1-800-227-8922
York Hospital NICU Parents Group - 851-2303
Can't find the info you're looking for? Email sarahfrane@macaronikid.com for more help or call 211 24/7 for county-wide assistance.
