COMMUNITY UPDATE Saturday food distribution • Registration opens at 9:00 AM
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Whatever you’re facing,
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The Movement connects York families with food, housing support, essential resources, and a community that cares.

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20,000+families served since 2015
How can we help?

Start with what you need today.

No complicated process. Choose a service and we’ll guide you through the next step.

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Food & essentials

Register for food, clothing, household goods, and weekly distributions.

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Housing & bills

Find trusted rent, utility, emergency housing, and stability resources.

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Community resources

Connect with employment, reentry, healthcare, and other local programs.

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Volunteer

Give your time at distributions, deliveries, community events, or outreach.

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Next community distribution

Saturday food & essentials pickup

York, Pennsylvania • Check-in begins at 9:00 AM

Neighbors helping neighbors

Community Help Exchange

Request an item or service, or offer help to someone in York County. Every post is reviewed by The Movement before it appears.

Protected community spaceExact addresses, income, household-member names, and contact details are never displayed publicly. The Movement coordinates initial connections.
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Approved community requests and offers will appear here. Submit a post and The Movement will review it.

Community rulesNo cash solicitations, sales, transportation requests, banking information, harassment, or exact home addresses. Report emergencies to 911.
York County food bank directory

Find food near you.

Search verified food pantries by name, town, or ZIP code. Always call before visiting because schedules and supplies can change.

Need food today?Call the York County Food Bank at 717-846-6435 or dial 211 to confirm the closest open location.
Food pantryHanover

Captivate Community Church

◷ Monday & Thursday, 6–7:30 PM; 1st Saturday, 10 AM–Noon

⌖ 71 Pumping Station Road, Hanover

Call 717-637-9706Directions ↗
Food pantryWrightsville

Catholic Harvest at Lower Windsor

◷ 2nd Thursday, 10:30–11:30 AM; pre-registration required

⌖ 2425 Craley Road, Wrightsville

Call 717-846-8571Directions ↗
Food pantryYork City

Catholic Harvest Food Pantry

◷ Monday–Friday evenings; call for appointment, option 1

⌖ 628 E. Market Street, York

Call 717-846-8571Directions ↗
Food pantrySouth York

Christ Lutheran Church – Spry

◷ Tuesday & Thursday, 10:30–11:30 AM; appointment required

⌖ 2385 S. Queen Street, York

Call 717-741-4639Directions ↗
Food pantryRed Lion

Community Reach Inc.

◷ Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri, 9 AM–1 PM; Wed, 3–7 PM; 2nd Sat, 9–10:30 AM

⌖ 15 First Avenue, Red Lion

Call 717-244-6934Directions ↗
Food pantryYork City

Crispus Attucks Association

◷ Tuesday–Thursday, 10 AM–3 PM; boxes delivered by DoorDash

⌖ 605 S. Duke Street, York

Call 717-848-3610Directions ↗
Food pantryEast York

York First Church of the Brethren Pantry

◷ 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 4–5:30 PM; 2nd & last Saturday, 10 AM–Noon

⌖ 2710 Kingston Road, York

Call 717-755-0307Directions ↗
Food pantryYork City

York Benevolent Association Pantry

◷ 1st–3rd Tuesday, 8:30–11 AM; 2nd & 4th Saturday mobile distribution

⌖ 301 Kings Mill Road, York

Call 717-854-2494Directions ↗
Food pantryWinterstown / Southern York

Pleasant View Church — Hearts for Hunger

◷ 4th Saturday, 9 AM–Noon; call for application and holiday changes

⌖ 10384 Winterstown Road, Red Lion

Call 717-244-6323Directions ↗
Food pantryHanover

New Hope Ministries — Hanover Pantry

◷ Monday–Friday, 9 AM–4 PM; income guidelines apply

⌖ 135 Baltimore Street, Hanover

Call 717-698-3365Directions ↗
Food pantryHanover area

Victory Baptist Church Pantry

◷ 1st & 3rd Monday, 10–11 AM; other times by appointment

⌖ 25 Breezewood Drive, Hanover

Call 717-632-2262Directions ↗

This page shows county-verified schedules with complete details available from York County’s maintained directory. Listings were last reviewed against the county directory in August 2026.

York County emergency shelter

A safe place starts with the right call.

Bed availability changes throughout the day. Call before traveling and tell intake staff who is in your household.

People seeking help moving from homelessness into stable housing

Off The Streets York

⌖ York County

Contact Beth Brennan, Off The Streets York Administrator, to ask about current assistance, eligibility and next steps.

Families, couples and eligible single women

Bell Family Shelter

⌖ 160 S. George St., York

Open year-round. Call first for space and intake; York County residency rules apply.

Domestic-violence survivors and dependent children

ACCESS York Emergency Shelter

⌖ Confidential location

24-hour confidential hotline. Toll-free: 1-800-262-8444. Call 911 if in immediate danger.

Anyone homeless or at risk of eviction

Bell Next Door — Coordinated Help

⌖ 16 W. King St., York

Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM; after-hours calls route to an on-call shelter case manager.

Shelter placement is not guaranteed and depends on eligibility and available beds. Never pay someone to reserve an emergency-shelter bed.

York County rental directory

Know the requirements before you apply.

Compare local rental-management companies, screening standards and common move-in requirements before spending money on an application.

Protect your application moneyRequirements and availability change. Call first, confirm the unit is still available, and ask whether fees are refundable before paying.
Have these readyPhoto IDRecent pay stubs or benefit letterLandlord contact informationApplication feeMove-in funds
York City & York CountyCompany website ↗

Elite Property Management

⌖ 224 N. George St., York

Income
Verifiable monthly income of at least 3.5× the rent
Application fee
$25 non-refundable fee for each occupant age 18+

Published requirements

  • Government photo ID for every applicant 18+
  • Proof of local, continuing income
  • Credit, background and recent landlord-reference screening
  • First month’s rent plus generally 1.5–2× rent as security deposit

Poor credit alone may not disqualify an applicant, but a larger deposit may be required.

Property Management Unlimited

⌖ 2950 Lewisberry Rd., York

Income
Net income of at least 3× the monthly rent
Application fee
$70 non-refundable fee for each adult applicant

Published requirements

  • Separate application for everyone 18+
  • Color copy of ID and one month of income documents
  • Rental and employment verification
  • Experian credit and background checks

Evictions, rental collections, pending bankruptcy, high debt or unverifiable rental history may affect approval.

York City & surrounding areaCompany website ↗

All Stiles Real Estate

⌖ 361 E. Market St., 1st Floor, York

Income
3× rent for houses; 2.5× rent for apartments
Application fee
$60 application fee; published policy explains what may be applied or returned

Published requirements

  • Signed application and ID for every adult 18+
  • Documented income and about one year of stable income
  • Two years of satisfactory rental history
  • Credit, national criminal and sex-offender/OFAC screening

Their published policy says credit score alone is not used; landlord debt and utility eligibility are reviewed.

York & HanoverCompany website ↗

Sherman Property Management

⌖ 1210 E. Market St., York

Income
Income is verified; company does not publish one universal multiplier
Application fee
Confirm the current application fee before applying

Published requirements

  • See the property before applying to hold a place in line
  • Credit screening
  • Income verification
  • Previous landlord or mortgage payment-history check

Applications are taken first come, first served for a specific rental after the showing.

York office & Central PennsylvaniaCompany website ↗

American Heritage Property Management

⌖ 2801 N. George St., York

Income
York listings generally require verifiable net income of 3–4× rent
Application fee
York listings generally state $50 per adult; verify on the chosen property

Published requirements

  • Application for each adult
  • Credit, background and rental-history screening
  • Proof of income
  • Security deposit and renters insurance commonly required

Requirements, pet rules, utilities and subsidy acceptance vary by property. Read the individual listing before paying.

York Housing Authority — Affordable Rentals

⌖ 31 S. Broad St., York

Income
Minimum and maximum income limits depend on property, unit size and household size
Application fee
Wait-list application; confirm any property-specific charges

Published requirements

  • Online wait-list application
  • Household and income documentation
  • Property-specific minimum and maximum income limits
  • Section 8 households may be exempt from listed minimum-income rules

Village Court, Waverly Court and Homes at Thackston Park use income-restricted application wait lists.

Information was reviewed against company-published pages and current York-area listings in August 2026. The Movement does not endorse a company, guarantee approval, or collect application fees.

Community resource finder

Find the right help.

Find verified York-area assistance for rent, utilities, older adults, tenant rights and housing-code problems. Program availability can change, so call first.

Facing shutoff or eviction?Call PA 211 now by dialing 211. Help is free and confidential.
Rental assistance

Community Progress Council

Rental and housing assistance, financial counseling, and referrals

⌂ 226 E. College Ave., York● Call for current funding
Rental assistance

Bell Next Door Program

Rental assistance and case management for people at risk of eviction or homelessness

⌂ 16 W. King St., York● Mon–Fri, 9 AM–4:30 PM
Utility assistance

York County Assistance Office

LIHEAP heating assistance information and County Assistance Office services

⌂ 130 N. Duke St., York● LIHEAP season currently closed
Utility assistance

Dollar Energy Fund

Utility hardship grants through participating electric, gas, and water companies

⌂ Serves eligible Pennsylvania households● Call to check availability
Utility assistance

PA Utility Customer Assistance

Find your utility company’s payment plans, hardship funds, and Customer Assistance Program

⌂ Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission● Programs vary by provider
Rent & utilities

PA 211

Free, confidential referrals for rent, utilities, housing, food, and other urgent needs

⌂ Call 211 or text your ZIP code to 898-211● Available 24/7
Older adult services

York County Area Agency on Aging

One call connects older adults and caregivers with benefits, care options, legal help, and local services

⌂ 2401 Pleasant Valley Rd., York● Mon–Fri, 8 AM–4:30 PM
Older adult services

Home-Delivered Meals

Meal delivery for eligible homebound York County residents after an in-home assessment

⌂ York County Area Agency on Aging● Call for an eligibility assessment
Older adult services

York County Senior Centers

Nutritious noon meals, activities, education, social events, and help arranging access to a local center

⌂ Locations throughout York County● Open to York County adults 60+
Older adult services

In-Home Services & Caregiver Support

Assessment for help at home plus information and support for family caregivers

⌂ York County Area Agency on Aging● Eligibility assessment required
Older adult services

Medicare & Prescription Help

Free PA MEDI Medicare counseling and information about PACE/PACENET prescription assistance

⌂ York County Area Agency on Aging● Free counseling available
Older adult services

Older Adult Protective Services

Report suspected abuse, neglect, abandonment, or financial exploitation of an older adult

⌂ Pennsylvania 24-hour protective services● 24-hour confidential hotline
Tenant advocacy

MidPenn Legal Services

Free civil legal help for eligible people with eviction, unsafe housing, habitability, tenants’ rights, public housing and utility termination matters

⌂ Serves eligible York County residents● Call or apply online for eligibility screening
Tenant advocacy

York County Bar Attorney Connection

Matches callers with an insured Pennsylvania lawyer experienced in the needed field, including landlord–tenant matters

⌂ 137 E. Market St., York● $50 for a 30-minute consultation; extension 201
Tenant advocacy

York County Court Self-Help Center

Court forms, procedural information, public legal research computers and guidance for people representing themselves; staff cannot give legal advice

⌂ 45 N. George St., 4th Floor, York● Judicial Center rules apply; no cell phones
Tenant advocacy

York City Property Maintenance & Inspections

Report ceiling or pipe leaks, sewer backups, mold, infestation, trash, unsafe conditions and other rental-property code complaints

⌂ 101 S. George St., York● Property complaints and tenant-occupied inspections
Tenant advocacy

City of York Response Center

Submit a city complaint or concern and have it assigned to the appropriate department with status updates

⌂ City Hall, 101 S. George St., York● City states responses are assigned within 36 hours
Tenant advocacy

York City Human Relations Commission

Investigates housing discrimination involving protected classes and enforces York City’s fair-housing ordinance

⌂ 101 S. George St., York● Walk-ins welcome; Mon–Fri, 8 AM–4:30 PM
Tenant advocacy

Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission

State housing-discrimination complaints, including disability accommodations, harassment and unequal rental treatment based on protected status

⌂ Pennsylvania Fair Housing Line● Generally file within 180 days of the incident
York County employment support

Find work—and a fair chance.

Get help searching current openings, preparing a résumé, building skills and connecting with employers that consider qualified applicants with records.

Job search & training

PA CareerLink York County

Free job matching, résumé and interview help, career counseling, workshops and access to eligible training programs.

⌖ 150 Roosevelt Ave., Suite 200, York● Mon–Fri, 8 AM–4:30 PM
Reentry support

York County Reentry Coalition — The ROC

Returning citizens can get help with job searches, résumés, identification, training connections, transportation and other barriers to employment.

⌖ 3400 Concord Rd., Rear, York● Call before visiting for current partner schedule
Reentry employment support

STRIVE Initiatives

STRIVE serves York and Lancaster with employment preparation and reentry support for people rebuilding their lives after justice-system involvement.

⌖ 140 N. Duke St., York● Contact STRIVE for current programs and employment opportunities

“Fair chance” means an employer or program considers applicants with records; it does not guarantee every conviction is accepted for every job.

York County affordable transportation

Get there without an expensive ride.

Compare public buses, senior transportation, shared rides and free eligible medical trips. These are outside providers—not a Movement-operated ride service.

Low-cost public bus

rabbittransit York & Hanover Routes

Fixed-route buses for everyday trips. Adults pay $2 cash or $1.80 prepaid; qualifying riders with disabilities pay half fare. Seniors 65+ ride free after registering for a Senior Transit ID.

$1.80 prepaid / $2 cash; seniors 65+ free
⌖ York and Hanover fixed-route service
Senior door-to-door

York County Senior Shared Ride

Advance-reservation shared rides for approved older adults. Trips to senior centers and adult day care are free; senior medical trips currently range from $1.50 to $4.50 by distance.

Some senior trips free; other co-pays vary
⌖ Curb-to-curb service in York County
Free medical transportation

Medical Assistance Transportation Program

Eligible Medical Assistance members can receive free transportation to covered medical appointments, therapy, dental care, pharmacies and medical-equipment suppliers.

$0 for approved covered medical trips
⌖ York County MATP through rabbittransit
Affordable on-demand shuttle

rabbittransit Stop Hopper

App- or phone-requested rides within participating service zones. It connects riders with fixed routes and works more like a shared neighborhood shuttle than a taxi.

$2.25 prepaid / $2.50 cash; seniors 65+ free
⌖ Only inside listed Stop Hopper service zones

Apply before the first reduced-fare or shared ride. Reservations, service areas and eligibility rules apply. Confirm the fare when booking.

Overdose or immediate danger: call 911.For a mental-health or suicide crisis, call or text 988.
York County substance-use recovery

Treatment, recovery and safer housing.

Start with the right level-of-care assessment, then connect with treatment, peer support and legitimate recovery housing.

24/7 detox access

PA Access Center

Call for urgent withdrawal-management screening and help locating an available detox program. If there is an overdose or immediate danger, call 911 first.

Available 24 hours a day
Treatment navigation

York County treatment access

York County explains how to obtain a level-of-care assessment, funding review and placement with a contracted treatment provider when detox is not appropriate.

Ask for Drug & Alcohol treatment access
Statewide help

PA Get Help Now

Confidential help finding substance-use treatment, including options for people without insurance. Phone support is available every day, all day.

Call 1-800-662-HELP or text 717-216-0905
Recovery housing

Licensed recovery-house search

Search Pennsylvania's current licensed recovery residences, then verify openings, total fees, medication policy, house rules and discharge terms before paying.

Use DDAP's locator or PARR's certified-residence directory

Placement, funding and bed availability are not guaranteed. Never send money until the residence and its current license or certification are verified.

York County small-business support

Turn an idea into a stronger business.

Find trustworthy help with planning, mentoring, funding readiness, licensing and certification. Start with counseling before taking on debt.

Startup & growth

BLOOM Business Empowerment Center

Local classes, mentoring, business-plan guidance and access-to-capital support, with a focus on women- and minority-owned businesses.

⌖ 144 Roosevelt Ave., York● Office hours and walk-in support available
Free counseling

Shippensburg University SBDC

No-cost, confidential consulting for York County entrepreneurs on planning, marketing, finances, operations and business growth.

⌖ Serves York County● Appointments available; training may have a fee
Loans & capital

York County Economic Alliance Financing

Information about BLOOM small-business loans and other financing for eligible startups and operating York County businesses.

⌖ York County Economic Alliance● Approval, rates and available programs vary
Licensing & certification

PA Business One-Stop Shop

Official help with registering a business, taxes, licenses, hiring and small/diverse-business certification for state contracting.

⌖ Pennsylvania statewide online service● Use the official state checklist before paying a third party

Programs and funding availability were reviewed in August 2026. The Movement provides referrals and does not guarantee financing, grants or business results.

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