Rescue Mission Food Drive

From October 30 To December 22

What's Rescue Mission Food Drive?

Lancaster coming together!

This holiday season alone, Water Street Mission will serve nearly 27,000 meals to people experiencing homelessness. Additionally, we will give thousands of bags of groceries to those in need.  That’s why we are asking our Lancaster community for a helping hand!

In order to reach our food drive goal of 80,000 pounds, here are two simple steps you can take to join the effort and make a difference for struggling families and individuals in our local community!

See how people across the county are making a difference

Rescue Mission Food Drive in Action!

Get Started With 2 Steps!

Step 1: Fill a bag with the following suggested items:

NO GLASS CONTAINERS PLEASE

Boxed cereal
Boxed stuffing mix
Canned fruit
Canned gravy or
gravy mix
Canned meats (Spam/Tuna)
Canned vegetables
Canned soup
Canned yams or sweet potatoes
Coffee (beans or ground)
Condensed soup (15.5oz)
Instant mashed potatoes
Juice (OJ & Apple – Plastic)
Ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise
Oatmeal
Grits
Cream of wheat
Pancake mix and syrup
Pasta
Peanut butter and jelly
Rice (all kinds)
Salad dressings
Spaghetti sauce
Cans of Chef Boyardee
(any type)
Cans of beef stew
Boxed hamburger helper type mixes
Mac & cheese

Step 2: Drop off your donation at:

Weis Markets (See A List Of Participating Stores)

Sharp Shopper

AAA Central Penn (Lititz & Centerville only)

M&T Bank (See A List Of Participating Stores)

Community Aid (Lancaster Only)

Any Berger Rental Community Office

Bomberger’s Store (Lititz)

Restoration Relief (Ephrata)

Stretch Zone

Or choose a direct drop-off

You can always drop off your food goods at our dock, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We are located on 210. S Prince Street in Lancaster.

Be sure to communicate with Sandy sgambone@wsm.org or Lauren lradcliff@wsm.org if you’ve told them your company is conducting a drive. That way, they can meet you and thank you in person.

How much is 80,000 lbs?

80,000 lbs. is roughly equal to 27 cars!

Want to make a bigger impact?

ORGANIZE your own FOOD DRIVE

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