Local Services & Resources

PA 211 (United Way) 
Dial 211 | Text ZIP to 898-211 
United Way
Free, 24/7 confidential service connecting residents to local resources including food, housing, mental health, and financial assistance. 

MCSD School Social Work & Community Resources Smore Page 
Social Work Page
District-maintained resource page with up-to-date information from MCSD school social workers, local support resources, and seasonal opportunities including summer camps. 

Tenfold (formerly Tabor & LHOP) 
717-397-5182 
TenFold 
Financial counseling, eviction prevention, and housing support services. 

Good Samaritan
Emergency shelter for women and children (limited availability).  

Weekend Backpack Program (MCSD) 
Available for K–12 students; provides food for weekends.  

Lancaster County Food Hub 
717-291-2261 
Food, clothing, and resource connections. 

Mount Joy Community Food Bank (for Mount Joy residents) 
717-653-5585 
Local food pantry serving Mount Joy area.  

FOOD SUPPLEMENTS 

SNAP (Food Stamps) 
717-299-7411 
Monthly grocery assistance; applications available online or by phone.  

WIC (Women, Infants & Children) 
717-505-3860 
Nutrition support for pregnant women, infants, and young children.  

Community Action Partnership (CAP) 
717-299-7301 
Housing, financial assistance, early childhood education, and family services. 

COBYS Family Services 
717-656-6580 
Counseling, foster care, and adoption services. 

Social Outreach Services (St. Richard Catholic Church) 
717-665-2466 
Local assistance and support services.  

Salem Family Ministries (Salem UMC) 
717-808-2143 
Local support services and referrals.  

Manheim Churches Assistance Fund 
717-735-7504 
Initial contact for financial help requests (does not cover rent).  

Salvation Army (Lancaster) 
717-397-7565 
Up to $200/year for utilities or emergency needs (seasonal).  

Off The Streets (Lancaster) 
717-723-8084 
Helps individuals secure housing (e.g., security deposits).  

Love INC (Lancaster County) 
717-735-7540 
Coordinates assistance through local churches.  

Baron Outfitters – MCSD Needs-Based Clothing Closet 
Located at Manheim Central High School; available district-wide. 
717-664-8563 
Free clothing and basic needs support for Manheim Central students and families, Pre-K–12, with sizes 5T through adult XXXL. Families may shop as needed by appointment with Mrs. Thompson, Certified School Social Worker. Please email thompsonjo@manheimcentral.org. 
Schedule an Appointment

Nearly Nu Thrift Shop (Manheim) 
717-665-7178 
Low-cost clothing and household goods for the community.  

Jubilee Store (Lancaster) 
717-394-3788 
Affordable clothing, furniture, and household items.  

Open Door Clothing Bank (Lititz UMC) 
717-626-2710 
Free clothing in a store-style setting.  

Divine Consign (Manheim) 
717-665-4117 
Consignment shop; may offer vouchers through MCSD.  

Peter’s Porch (Lititz Mennonite Church) 
Lititz Mennonite Church
Clothing closet, food pantry, and community breakfast.  

Lancaster County Crisis Intervention 
717-394-2631 (24/7) 
Emergency mental health support. 

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health – Behavioral Health Crisis Walk-In Center 
526 N. Lime St, Lancaster, PA 
717-544-7300 
Penn Medicine Website
Walk-in mental health support for children (age 6+), adolescents, and adults. No appointment needed; includes assessment, counseling, and referrals. 

Union Community Care (Multiple Lancaster County Locations) 
717-299-6371 
Union Community Care
Affordable primary care, dental, behavioral health, and social services with sliding fee scale for uninsured/underinsured patients. 

Free Immunization Clinics – Lancaster County 
ChildProtect: 717-544-3867 
Lancaster State Health Center: 717-299-7597 
Union Community Care: 717-299-6371 
Free immunizations for children (birth–18) at multiple county locations. Parent/guardian must attend and bring immunization records. Appointment recommended; some walk-ins available.  

Children’s Health Initiative (CHI) 
717-397-7625 
Behavioral health and case management for children.  

CHDC Dental Center (Columbia) 
844-238-6871 
Dental services for uninsured/underinsured patients.  

HOSPITALS 

Lititz Christian School – After School Care Program 
717-626-9518 (main campus) 
Lititz Christian
After-school childcare program for students in grades K–6, including Manheim Central elementary schools. Provides a safe, structured environment with supervision, activities, and care after the school day. Offered 5 days per week (typically 2:00–5:30 PM) at locations including Baron Elementary and Doe Run Elementary. 

Teen Central (Manheim) 
15 S. Wolf St, Manheim, PA 
717-664-2990 
Teen Central
Free, drop-in youth center for Manheim Central students (grades 5–12) offering a safe, supervised environment with games, activities, mentoring, and opportunities to build positive relationships. Programs include social events, life skills development, and supportive adult mentorship.  

Typical Hours: 

• Mon/Wed: 3:30–5:30 PM  

• Tues/Thurs: 6:30–8:30 PM