Need Based Services

COVID-19 Resources

Childcare
PA Department of Human Services provides a statewide list of childcare providers for employees who work in life-sustaining positions.

Community Meal Providers
A list of bagged takeout meal providers, sorted by day of the week and meal.

Community Resources
A running list of community organizations that are offering aid.

Free and Reduced Lunch
If you have had a recent change in your financial situation, please complete a free/reduced lunch application.

Internet Essentials
Comcast is taking immediate steps to help connect low-income families to the Internet at home. New Internet Essentials customers will receive two free months of Internet service, which is available to all qualified low-income households for $9.95/month plus tax. Apply by April 30, 2020 at Internetessentials.com

Pet Care
The Humane League operates Spikes Pet Pantry to provide emergency supplies of pet food. Please email spikespetpantrylancaster@humanepa.org or call 717 393-6551 to enroll in the program.

Strasburg Ministerium Food Bank
A drive-through food bank is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 2-4 p.m. at Strasburg First Presbyterian Church, 101 S. Decatur St. The Ministerium is also offering grocery shopping to those in vulnerable population groups. Please contact Bob Bronkema at 717 799-0777 for more information.

United Way COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund
The United Way can help families with bills, rent, and food. Please call 1-866-211-9966 and provide your zip code to receive a list of local agencies.

UC Benefit Eligibility & COVID-19
You may be eligible if your employer closes, goes out of business, or reduces your hours as well as if you are told to quarantine or self-isolate. Learn more at www.uc.pa.gov