FRANKLIN COUNTY – With the announcement of the freeze on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits amidst the federal government shutdown, Pennsylvania Gov., Josh Shapiro (D) has issued a state of emergency for the state. For those who need assistance during these difficult times or those looking to offer donations to assist those in need, here is a list of locations around Franklin County offering food programs to help family’s affected by the freeze.
Waynesboro:
Lives Changed by Christ Church, 13450 Midvale Road, www.lcbcchurch.com
Five Forks BIC Food Pantry, 9356 Five Forks Road, www.ffbic.org/foodpantry/
Waynesboro Community and Human Services, 116 Walnut St., www.wchs-pa.org
New Hope Shelter and Thrift Shop, 25 S. Potomac St., www.newhopeshelter.org
Chambersburg:
Maranatha-Food Distribution Center, 195 W. Loudon St., www.maranathaministryinc.org
South Central Community Action Program, 533 S. Main St., www.sccap.org
United Way of Frankin County, 182 S. Second St., www.uwfcpa.org
Building Our Pride in Chambersburg, 530 S. Main St., www.facebook.com/BOPICinc
Christian Life Church, 1400 Warm Spring Road, www.mychristianlife.church
Salvation Army of Chambersburg, 159 Lincoln Way W., www.easternusa.salvationarmy.org/eastern-pennsylvania/chambersburg
Greencastle-Antrim:
Greencastle-Antrim Food Pantry, 57 W. Baltimore St., Greencastle Food Pantry Facebook
Fayetteville:
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church-Food Pantry, 44 E. Main St., www.stpaullutheran.church
For food availability, donation options, hours of operation and general information, readers may visit the websites provided above. For more options visit www.findhelp.org for other locations around the region.
