Food Donations

You can help us keep our community nourished and well cared for through supporting our food bank.

Overcoming Hunger

Often The First Step

The food you donate is used to provide over 300 meals each day at Water Street, as well as provide groceries to the hundreds of Lancaster families that come through our Outreach Center each week. 

For many, a hot meal or a bag of groceries may be the first step to building relationships with the staff and volunteers who will help them on their healing journeys. 

Please note we do not accept any homemade or third party food items, as we are held to restaurant standards. Thank you for considering donating food to Water Street!

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What Can I Donate?

Requested Food Items

Produce
Fresh Vegetables
Potatoes
Onions
Tomatoes

Dairy
Butter
Cheese (sliced & shredded)
Cream Cheese
Yogurt

Meat, Poultry, Seafood
Seafood
Beef (i.e., roast beef or brisket)
Chicken (whole, boneless breast, or quarters)
Bacon
Breakfast Sausage
Pork

Pantry Items
Sugar 
Rice 
Cereal (Hot or Cold)
Canned Vegetables
Canned Fruit
Canned Soup
Canned Meals (i.e., Spaghettios, Stews, Chili)
Canned Meats (i.e., Tuna, Chicken, Salmon, SPAM)
Bulk Canned Tuna (66.5 oz)
Gravy in Can or Jar
Spaghetti Sauce

Condiments
Mayonnaise
Ketchup
Relish
Salad Dressings & Condiments

Beverages
Coffee
Tea
Juice (i.e., OJ, Apple, Cranberry)
Powdered Creamer

When and Where?

Dock Hours and Location

Monday – Friday

8:00 AM To 4:00 PM

Are you hosting a larger donation drive or donating more than 100 pounds of food? Please call Steve Kleckner, Distribution Logistics Director, at (717) 358-2023 to schedule your drop-off by our Receiving Dock.

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Want to make a bigger impact?

Set up a food drive today! Get friends, family, your church, or coworkers pitching in to make a bigger difference than you would alone.