Volunteering Time
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
centralpafoodbank.org/ways-to-give/give-time
This year the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank is looking to provide services to the community’s most vulnerable populations. There are multiple opportunities to sort, process, and pack food. Sign up by filling out the Volunteer Inquiry Form and you will be notified by email of volunteer opportunities. There are numerous COVID-19 guidelines in place to ensure everyone’s safety.
Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region
timetosignup.com/salvationarmyhbg/sheet/1305833
The Salvation Army of the Harrisburg Capital City Region is looking for volunteers to pack and distribute gifts, clothing, and food to local families. The link above provides more information as well as a signup sheet.
New Hope Ministries
There are six locations across the valley that need your help with New Hope Ministries’ Christmas Blessing Express. Volunteer positions include decorating, loading cars, sorting, distributing, stocking gifts, and more. There are multiple days and times to volunteer according to location. Additional information and signup sheets can be found at the link above.
Item Donations
Humane Society of Harrisburg Area
humanesocietyhbg.org/get-involved/wish-list
The animals of HSHA are in need of supplies this holiday season. Donations of items like litter, food, and towels or blankets is always appreciated. There is also a need for office and cleaning supplies like paper towels, laundry detergent, copy paper, and sheet protectors. Their website provides a link to the shelter’s most needed items.
Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland and Perry Counties
The DVSCP is accepting donations at their emergency shelter. Items include cleaning supplies, towels, clothing, personal care items, and Giant gift cards. The DVSCP prefers if donors call their Emergency Shelter before dropping off any donations. For specific items to donate and the DVSCP’s phone number, visit their website at the link above.
Bethesda Mission
bethesdamission.org/take-action/needs-list
The Bethesda Mission website features a needs list for each of their facilities. The Men’s and Women’s Mission are asking for donations of clothing, shoes, sheets, cleaning supplies, and personal care items. The Community Center needs items such as soccer balls, game consoles, toys, and more. The Mission asks for new or gently used items to be donated. More information and a specific list can be found on their website.
Monetary Donations
Toys for Tots
lancaster-pa.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites
york-pa.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites
Toys for Tots is a charity run by the US Marines that focuses on providing toys to children for Christmas. These websites provide information about how to donate locally to your community. Toys for Tots is accepting monetary donations and no donation is too small. There are other opportunities to help without giving money. Specific information about toy donations can be found on their website.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central PA
rmhc-centralpa.org/ways-to-give
This charity’s mission is to support local families with children in pediatric care. Donations are accepted by means of drop off cash donation, online payment service, or payable checks. Any donation amount will help the community. More information can be found on their website.
Gemma’s Angels
www.gemmasangels.org/become-an-angel-investor
Gemma’s Angels is a charity that services Dauphin and Lebanon counties. This holiday season, they are accepting monetary donations through their website. Their goal is to find 100 people to donate just $10. This will help Gemma’s Angels to provide nutritional and sustainable food to their community.
Gettysburg Community Soup Kitchen
This Gettysburg soup kitchen’s mission is to provide meals to their community at no cost. No donation is too small, and all donations help the soup kitchen achieve their goal. There are other ways to help besides donating money. The soup kitchen is always looking for item donations and volunteers to help cook and serve food. More information about these opportunities can be found on their website.
Project Share
projectsharepa.org/donation-form
Project Share provides nutritional food to the vulnerable populations of Carlisle. Monetary donations are always appreciated to help Project Share fulfill their mission within the community. You can also volunteer your time with Project Share. Their website includes a sign-up sheet for various jobs like sorting, packing, and distributing food.
