Blessing Box
Blessing Box announcement with the following: Our neighbors in need have been visiting the Blessing Box on Cranberry Alley almost daily. The box is restocked frequently, and our cache of supplies is running low. We need water bottles, socks, and personal-size toiletries, as well as single-serving, easy-to-open foods. Nutritious items are the best (shelf-stable meats,…
The Cooling Place
We offer a Sunday shelter during the summer months from late May until Labor Day from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Guests are provided with refreshments and given a chance to take respite from the heat. Volunteers meet the guests and provide assistance as needed.
New Opportunities
— Christian Churches United is asking for assistance with Project A.S.K. (Assisting Students and Kids) and for Welcome Kits in gathering and assembling supplies. We are looking for a committee member to lead the assembly of the kits. The activity would be ideal for young families. Time commitment would involve an afternoon or two once…
Food Bank Support
We regularly provide support to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, to the Harrisburg Area Food Pantry (2135 N. Sixth St), the food pantry at the Market Square Presbyterian Church (20 S. Second Street) and The Cupboard (4700 Locust Lane.) We gather contributions of fresh and canned food as well as monetary contributions and provide volunteers…