Detours happen. The good news is, we all have the ability to be good neighbors in the midst of one. If you’re looking for a practical way to give back to local nonprofits during this pandemic, below are some ways to get involved.
Blood Donations
The healthcare industry is concerned about potential blood shortages in the future. Consider making an appointment and donating blood to those in need during this time at an LCBC location's blood drive or at a blood drive location near you.
*In order to stay safe and give blood during this time, please make an appointment for a time during the drive with the information provided for each drive.
LCBC West Shore
Make an appointment online to give blood on the following dates
*Save the Date - Red Cross will open up appointments for each date as it gets closer
- July 16 (12:30-6pm)
Each location is currently working to support blood drives during this time. Check back for additional information on dates and locations.
Food & Supply Drives
LCBC Manheim Food Drive & Chicken BBQ
- August 13 (3-6pm)
LCBC Manheim is hosting a Food Drive & Chicken BBQ event on August 13 from 3-6pm at their location—2392 Mount Joy Road, Manheim, PA 17545. The Food Drive will benefit the Central PA Food Bank and Hempfield Power Packs. Donations of canned goods, peanut butter, 1 lb boxes pasta, 5 or 10 oz canned tuna, 14.5 oz canned veggies, and 14.5 oz canned fruit will be accepted.
In addition to the food drive, a Chicken BBQ dinner by donation will also be offered, and financial donations will also be accepted to benefit the two nonprofits. Please use the LCBC Manheim South Parking Lot to enter and be a part of the drive.
LCBC West Shore Food Drive
- July 16 (9am-4pm)
- August 20 (9am-4pm)
LCBC West Shore is hosting Food Drives on July 16 and August 20 from 9am-4pm at their location—200 Lambs Gap Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. The drives will benefit Cumberland Valley School District. Donations accepted will include non-perishable foods that either don’t need to be heated or can be heated using a microwave. Drop off donations in person any time between 9am and 4pm or before then by dropping in the bin outside the building.
Local Nonprofits
The Church is a people, not a place. Use the resources below to see a need and meet a need right here in our own communities.
Salvation Army - Harrisburg Area
Keystone Opportunity Center - Harleysville Area
Hope Rescue Mission - Berks Area
New Hope Ministries - Hanover Area
Commission on Economic Opportunity - Hazleton Area
Keystone Mission - Hazleton Area
Jubilee Ministries - Manheim and Lebanon Area
Lebanon Rescue Mission - Manheim and Lebanon Area
Veterans Helping Hands - York Area
Food Insecurity Financial Support
As schools have closed and parents may not be working, consider donating to our Be Rich partners below who are helping to stabilize families’ abilities to feed their children.
Manna on Main - Harleysville Area
Mitzvah Circle Foundation - Harleysville Area
Childcare Financial Support
Consider a donation to United Way of Lancaster County's Emergency Response Fund. Your gift will go directly to agencies and programs that are working hard to help individuals and families stabilize during the hardship created by COVID-19 (the coronavirus).
We will continue to update this list as we work with our Be Rich partners and their efforts. Thank you for seeing a need and meeting a need during this time!
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