Lancaster CityWalk-in; may close early when food runs out
Lancaster County Food Hub
◷ Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri, 9:30–11:45 AM
⌖ 812 N. Queen St., Lancaster
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The Movement supports neighbors beyond York. Use this hub to find food, housing and utility help, older-adult services, tenant advocacy and rental opportunities across Lancaster County.
Food & community meals
Find food in Lancaster County.
Search by pantry, town or neighborhood. Always confirm schedules before traveling.
Lancaster CityID helps with registration; one person per household
Water Street 12 & 1 Center
◷ Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, 9 AM–1 PM
⌖ 121 S. Prince St., Lancaster
Lancaster CityAppointments prioritized; walk-ins after 5 PM
Crispus Attucks Choice Food Pantry
◷ 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 2–6 PM
⌖ 407 Howard Ave., Lancaster
Lancaster CityFree meal; no appointment required
Crispus Attucks Community Meals
◷ Tuesday & Thursday, Noon–1 PM
⌖ 407 Howard Ave., Lancaster
Lancaster CityFree walk-in breakfast; no restrictions
Anchor Lancaster Breakfast
◷ Monday–Friday, 8:30–9:45 AM
⌖ 29 E. Walnut St., Lancaster
New HollandWalk-in for Lancaster County residents
His Helping Hands Food Pantry
◷ 1st & 3rd Friday, 6–7 PM
⌖ 105 Earland Dr., New Holland
LititzNo-barrier pantry; appointment requested
Lancaster County Chooses Love Pantry
◷ Wednesday 5–8 PM; Saturday 9:30 AM–Noon
⌖ 104 E. Main St., Lititz
Countywide meal scheduleCheck the live schedule for locations and times
Lancaster Community Meal Program
◷ Breakfast, lunch and supper sites throughout the week
⌖ Multiple Lancaster locations
Denver / Northern LancasterNorthern Lancaster residents; sign a declaration of need
Faith United Lutheran — Peter’s Porch
◷ 1st Saturday, 8–10 AM; doors open at 7:30 AM
⌖ 357 Walnut St., Denver
ManheimCall Mon, Wed or Thu, 9 AM–2 PM to register for an appointment
Manheim Central Food Pantry
◷ Monday & Thursday, 9 AM–1 PM
⌖ 334 W. Gramby St., Manheim
ColumbiaWalk-in choice pantry; open to all
Columbia Dream Center Food Pantry
◷ Tuesday, 5–6:30 PM; Wednesday, 10–11 AM
⌖ 360 Locust St., Columbia
Millersville / Penn ManorChoice pantry for eligible Penn Manor-area households; drop-ins accepted
Loft Community Partnership Food Bank
◷ Wed 2–6:30 PM; Thu–Sat 9 AM–2 PM
⌖ 222 N. George St., Millersville
Schedules reviewed in August 2026. Supplies, eligibility and holiday hours can change.
Lancaster County emergency shelter
Call coordinated entry first.
Lancaster uses a countywide screening system for many shelter placements. Call before traveling.
PA 211 East Coordinated Entry
⌖ Call 211 or text ZIP code to 898211
Call Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM for a housing screening and coordinated-entry referral.
Water Street Mission
⌖ 210 S. Prince St., Lancaster
Singles complete intake through the Access Center. Families need a coordinated-entry referral. County-residency rules apply.
YWCA Emergency Family Shelter
⌖ 110 N. Lime St., Lancaster
Families must be pre-screened and referred through CHART/211; applications remain active for 90 days.
Domestic Violence Services of Lancaster County
⌖ Confidential shelter location
24-hour hotline; call or text SAFE to 61222. Call 911 if in immediate danger.
ECHOS Seasonal Emergency Shelter
⌖ 105 E. Washington St., Elizabethtown
Seasonal shelter with weekday prescreening. Connection to listed northwest county communities is required.
Availability and eligibility can change daily. If anyone is in immediate danger, call 911.
Lancaster resource finder
Start with what you need.
Filter trusted Lancaster County programs and contact the provider directly.
PA 211 East
Free, confidential referrals for emergency housing, rent, food, utilities and other essential needs.
⌖ Serves Lancaster County● 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Lancaster County Housing & Redevelopment Authorities
Housing Choice Vouchers, affordable-housing programs and connections to the county homelessness response system.
⌖ 28 Penn Square, Suite 200, Lancaster● Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–4:30 PM; Fri 7:30 AM–Noon
Lancaster City Housing Authority
Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher resources for eligible Lancaster City residents.
⌖ 325 Church St., Lancaster● Call for wait-list and application status
CAP RISE Navigation
Resource liaisons help individuals and families address urgent barriers, including doubled-up housing and reentry-related needs.
⌖ Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County● Referral form or phone assistance
CAP Utility Assistance
PPL OnTrack, UGI Customer Assistance, LIHEAP guidance and Lancaster City Water assistance for eligible households.
⌖ 601 S. Queen St., Lancaster● Walk-ins Mon–Thu 9 AM–3 PM; closed Friday
LIHEAP Heating Assistance
Income-based help with home heating costs for eligible renters and homeowners during the program season.
⌖ Apply through COMPASS or CAP Lancaster● Seasonal; confirm current application status
Lancaster County Office of Aging
Information, referrals, assessments, in-home supports, caregiver resources and protective services for older adults.
⌖ 150 N. Queen St., Suite 415, Lancaster● Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM
In-Home Services & OPTIONS
Face-to-face assessment and services designed to help eligible older adults remain independent at home.
⌖ Lancaster County Office of Aging● Assessment required
Older Adult Protective Services
Report suspected abuse, neglect, abandonment or financial exploitation of an older or care-dependent adult.
⌖ Pennsylvania statewide hotline● Available 24 hours
MidPenn Legal Services
Free civil legal screening for eligible Lancaster County residents facing eviction, unsafe housing, utility shutoff or other tenant problems.
⌖ Serves Lancaster County● Call or apply online for eligibility screening
Lancaster City Property Maintenance & Housing Inspections
Complaint-based inspections for unsafe rental conditions, plumbing, electrical, fire, lead and other property-maintenance violations.
⌖ Lancaster City● Call or email pmhi@cityoflancasterpa.gov
Lancaster City Human Relations Commission
Housing-discrimination complaints involving protected classes under Lancaster City’s Human Relations ordinance.
⌖ P.O. Box 341, Lancaster● Complaint form required
Lancaster Bar Lawyer Referral Service
Connects callers with a Lancaster-area attorney, including landlord–tenant matters.
⌖ 28 E. Orange St., Lancaster● Mon–Thu 9 AM–4 PM; $50 referral and 30-minute consultation
Lancaster County employment support
Work, training and second chances.
Connect with current openings, job coaching, funded training possibilities and programs that advocate for applicants with criminal records.
PA CareerLink Lancaster County
Free job-search services plus a reentry employment program with career counseling, résumé help, employer advocacy, placement and possible funded training.
⌖ 1016 N. Charlotte St., Lancaster● Ask for ReEntry Services, extension 237Lancaster County Re-Entry Resources
The county’s official starting point connects returning citizens with PA CareerLink and the Lancaster County Re-Entry Management Organization.
⌖ 150 N. Queen St., Lancaster● County offices Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–5 PMSTRIVE Initiatives
STRIVE provides employment preparation and reentry support for people rebuilding their lives after justice-system involvement.
⌖ Serves Lancaster County● Contact STRIVE for current programs and employment opportunitiesAsk CareerLink for its current list of employers willing to consider your specific background; hiring practices and openings change.
Lancaster County affordable transportation
Low-cost and senior-friendly rides.
Find public buses, door-to-door senior shared rides, work transportation and eligible no-cost medical trips.
Red Rose Transit Fixed Routes
Public bus service throughout Lancaster County. Adults pay $1.80 cash; the all-day pass is $3.70 and the 31-day adult pass is $42. Qualifying riders with disabilities pay half fare.
$1.80 one ride; seniors 65+ free with ID
⌖ Lancaster County fixed-route serviceRed Rose Access Senior Shared Ride
Approved adults 65+ can schedule shared rides for medical appointments, shopping, recreation, senior centers and other trips. Riders pay about 15% of the regular fare.
Current senior co-pays generally $2.65–$9 by distance
⌖ Door-to-door shared service in Lancaster CountyRed Rose Access Medical Assistance
Eligible Medical Assistance members may receive transportation to covered medical appointments. Depending on ability, the program may use a bus pass or shared-ride service.
Free for approved covered medical trips
⌖ Lancaster County medical transportationRed Rose Access to Jobs
A reduced shared-ride option listed for eligible employment trips when regular bus service does not meet the need. Contact Red Rose Access to confirm eligibility and service area.
$4 listed Access to Jobs fare
⌖ Lancaster County employment transportationReduced-fare and shared-ride programs require approval. Reserve ahead and confirm the fare, pickup window and return trip.
Overdose or immediate danger: call 911.For a mental-health or suicide crisis, call or text 988.
Lancaster County substance-use recovery
A clear path into recovery.
Find assessment, treatment placement, funding guidance and legitimate recovery housing without guessing where to begin.
White Deer Run Access Center
Call for urgent withdrawal-management screening and help locating detox care. For an overdose or immediate danger, call 911.
Available 24 hours a dayLancaster County treatment access
The county's official guide explains evaluation, treatment recommendations and possible county funding review for eligible uninsured residents.
Funding is limited and requires eligibility reviewPA Get Help Now
Confidential, round-the-clock help finding substance-use treatment, including options for people without insurance.
Call 1-800-662-HELP or text 717-216-0905Licensed recovery-house search
Use the state locator for licensed homes, then confirm openings, fees, medication policy, house rules and discharge terms before paying.
DDAP licensed locator and PARR certified directoryPlacement, funding and bed availability are not guaranteed. A recovery residence may offer structure and peer support but may not provide clinical treatment.
Lancaster County small-business support
Practical help for entrepreneurs.
Start or strengthen a business with trusted counseling, training, funding readiness, local connections and licensing guidance.
ASSETS
Entrepreneur training, coaching and community lending for business owners, including small loans that begin with a free discovery call.
⌖ 100 S. Queen St., Lancaster● Loan approval and terms depend on readinessKutztown University SBDC
No-cost, confidential consulting and learning opportunities for Lancaster County startups and existing small businesses.
⌖ Serves Lancaster County● Request a consulting appointment onlineLancaster City Alliance — Entrepreneurs
Connects Lancaster City entrepreneurs with startup resources, local partners, networking and the Cultivate Lancaster support network.
⌖ 115 E. King St., Lancaster● Contact the Alliance for the right local referralPA Business One-Stop Shop
Official help with business registration, taxes, licenses, hiring and small/diverse-business certification for state contracting.
⌖ Pennsylvania statewide online service● Use the official state checklist before paying a third partyPrograms and funding availability were reviewed in August 2026. The Movement provides referrals and does not guarantee financing, grants or business results.
Rental-management directory
Check the rules before paying.
Compare published screening standards from companies serving Lancaster County.
Hometown Property Management
⌖ Lancaster
- Income
- Income and employment are reviewed; no universal multiplier is published
- Fees
- Confirm the current application fee before submitting
Published requirements
- Online application
- Credit rating and credit-history screening
- Rental-history and income/employment review
- Renters insurance required after approval
Wolf & Kline Property Management
⌖ Serves Lancaster County
- Income
- Verifiable income of at least 3× rent
- Fees
- Application is free; $85 processing fee at lease signing
Published requirements
- Every adult 18+ applies and qualifies individually
- Minimum credit score of 650
- Rental verification when applicable
- No co-signing; pet screening for animals
American Heritage Property Management
⌖ Lancaster office & county listings
- Income
- Many listings require verifiable net income of about 3× rent
- Fees
- Listings generally state $50 per adult; verify before applying
Published requirements
- Application for each adult
- Credit and complete background report
- Income documents or tax returns for self-employment
- Security deposit and renters insurance commonly required
Trademark Real Estate Services
⌖ 302 W. Orange St., Lancaster
- Income
- At least 2.5× monthly rent
- Fees
- Listings show changing promotions and a $150 lease-administration fee; confirm first
Published requirements
- Published listings generally require a 600–620 minimum credit score
- Good rental reference
- Applications may remain valid for other managed properties
- Monthly resident-benefit package may apply
Prospect Leasing & Management
⌖ 3545 Marietta Ave., Suite DD, Lancaster
- Income
- Income and credit are reviewed for the selected property
- Fees
- Application fee applies; confirm current amount
Published requirements
- Two years of prompt rental or mortgage history, or approved co-signer
- Credit screening uses a soft inquiry
- Criminal-history disclosure and review
- Approved applications generally remain valid for 90 days
JCM Living — Lancaster Communities
⌖ Colebrook, Windsor Court, Cherryhill and other communities
- Income
- Verifiable income; published community criteria commonly use 3× rent
- Fees
- $50 for each adult applicant at listed Lancaster communities
Published requirements
- Application for every adult resident
- Credit, rental and criminal-history screening
- First month, security deposit and renters insurance at lease signing
- Property-specific deposits and occupancy limits
The Movement does not endorse a company, collect fees or guarantee approval. Requirements were reviewed against provider pages and current Lancaster listings in August 2026.