Give Back
Volunteer & Donate Items
Now more than ever is a time for our community to stand together. You can help by volunteering your time to support local projects responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in our community. Below are current volunteer and donation needs.
A few notes before volunteering or donating items...
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The health and safety of volunteers, staff, and clients is the number one priority. Please review the Recommendations for Volunteer Engagement in Coronovirus Response prior to participating in any volunteer activity.
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To volunteer for a project, please contact the organization directly.
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You can also help our community through the Crisis Response & Recovery Fund.
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Check this page regularly, volunteer and donation needs are updated regularly.
Nonprofits can submit volunteer need details here.
Donation Needs
Baby Items
Organization: Pregnancy Ministries Inc.
Location: Chambersburg
Donation Details: Need donations of high chairs, carseat/stroller combo, newborn diapers, size 5 diapers, and diaper bags.
To Donate: Please call ahead to schedule donation times.
Contact: Deb Macaskill, 717-267-3738, csdchbg@gmail.com
Bedding & Cleaning Supplies
Organization: House of Hope
Donation Needs: Pillows, twin sheet sets, cleaning and laundry supplies, ladies size 6-10 underwear and socks, sanitary products, gift cards to purchase gasoline, board games, puzzles, craft supplies, and womens clothes/coats of all sizes.
To Donate: Contact Bernadette Bowman, 717-729-7338, ihateheroin@comcast.net
Personal Care Items
Organization: Women in Need
Donation Needs: Unisex pajamas, unisex robes, men/women's underwear, hairbrushes, hair ties, wide tooth combs, ethnic hair care products, bar soap containers, shower caddies, shower caps, body lotion, body wash, razors, shaving cream, dental floss picks, mouthwash, kid's toothbrushes, Tylenol, ibuprofen, and shampoo/conditioner.
To Donate: Contact Kim Sloat, 717-264-3056, kims@winservices.org
Cleaning Supplies
Organization: Franklin County Homeless Shelter
Donation Needs: Large trash bags, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, and shelf-stable food. Any foods will be accepted.
To Donate: Contact Trudy or Karen, 717-267-3669, twesley@sccap.org
Meal Kits and Gift Cards
Organization: Veteran's Multi-Service Center
Donation Needs: Gas gift cards, meal kits, new towels and blankets, and grocery store gift cards.
To Donate: Contact Sandy Thomas, 717-599-8835, sandy.thomas@vmcenter.org
Cleaning Items
Organization: Over the Rainbow Children's Advocacy Center
Donation Needs: Hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and spray, disposable gloves, and trash bags (4 gal. and 13 gal.).
To Donate: Contact Rebecca Voss, bvoss@overtherainbowcac.org, 717-504-8491
Personal Care Items
Organization: Waynesboro Community & Human Services
Location: 123 Walnut St., Waynesboro
Donation Needs: Shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, lotions, toilet paper, paper towels, and sizes 6 and 7 diapers.
To Donate: Call 717-762-6941 to coordinate drop-off.
Food for Elderly
Organization: Franklin County Area Agency of Aging
Drop-off Times: Tuesday and Thursday, 9am-3pm
Donation Details: Shelf-stable food and ready to heat and eat shelf stable meals. (Many of the seniors they help do not have a stove, only microwave).
To Donate: Drop off food donations at the sidewalk outside the Senior Center, 600 Norland Avenue Suite 11, Chambersburg. Ring the doorbell to alert staff.
Contact: Sandra Bolinger, (717) 263-2153, slbolinger@franklincountypa.gov
Food - St. Thomas Area
Organization: St. Thomas Food Bank
Location: United Methodist Church, 360 St. Thomas-Edenville Rd.
Donation Details: NON-EXPIRED shelf-stable food
To Donate: Contact Sue Gipe at 717-369-2437
Food - Dry Run Area
Organization: Valley Ministries Food Pantry
Location: 20344 School Rd, Dry Run
Donation Details: In need of NON-EXPIRED shelf-stable food. Can especially use peanut butter, canned tuna or chicken, cereals, and cake/cookie mixes.
To Donate: Contact Rhonda Eckenrode at 717-349-7618.
Food - Chambersburg
Organization: Falling Springs Presbyterian Food Pantry
Location: 221 N. Main St., Chambersburg
Donation Details: Donations needed of non-expired shelf-stable food.
To Donate: Drop off donations Mon-Thurs, 8:30-4, outside the church office. The office is closed during pandemic, but items can be left at the door and use the buzzer to notify staff donations are there.
Contact: 717-264-5715 ext. 220
Food - Waynesboro
Organization: Waynesboro Community & Human Services
Location: 123 Walnut St., Waynesboro
Donation Needs: Peanut butter, snack pack pudding packs, granola bars for backpack lunches, canned meat, and other non-expired, shelf stable food for food pantry.
To Donate: Call 717-762-6941
Volunteer Needs
Blood Donor Ambassadors
Organization: American Red Cross
Location: Chambersburg and surrounding
Days/Times: Varies
Project Details: Blood Donor Ambassador Volunteers needed for area blood drives. Times and locations will vary. Training is provided. Commitment is one blood drive per month. If interested, log onto www.redcross.org/volunteer There are other opportunities to volunteer, as well.
Health & Safety: Masks are required, social distancing is in place, and temperatures are screened.
To Volunteer: www.redcross.org/volunteer
Help with Food Distribution
Organization: The King's Kettle Food Pantry
Location: Shippensburg
Days/Times: First three Mondays and Tuesdays of each month at 4:30pm
Project Details: Mondays: Sort boxes of food and other items to stock shelves. Tuesdays: Bag groceries and load into cars for clients. Donations (monetary or food) are also appreciated.
Health & Safety: They have gloves and fabric masks, but volunteers may also bring their own. Volunteers are encouraged to wash hands and keep 6 feet apart.
To Volunteer, Contact: Pastor J.R. Wells, 717-816-6829, jrwells55@yahoo.com
Help with Food Distribution
Organization: Storehouse Community Food Pantry
Location: Greencastle
Date/Time: July 15 from 12-4pm and August 12 from 12-4pm
Project Details: Pack boxes with food and load into vehicles.
Health & Safety: Limited masks and gloves available; volunteers are encouraged to bring their own if possible. Hand sanitizer and hand washing station available.
To Volunteer, Contact: Connie and Pete, 717-597-8242
Community Garden
Organization: NETwork Ministries
Location: Chambersburg
Project Details: Help grow some food, enjoy time outside in fresh air, and lend a hand at a safe distance from others. Volunteers can spend some time tending to the community garden at the corner of Redwood St. and Buchanan St.
Health & Safety: Volunteers will be scheduled so no interaction with others outside your household. Please wear your own face covering.
To Volunteer, Contact: Ben Raber, 717-264-4640 (leave voicemail if no answer), networkchambersburg@gmail.com
Help with Food Distribution
Organization: Shippensburg Produce & Outreach
Location: Shippensburg
Date/Time: Tuesdays 3:30-6pm
Project Details: Runners will bring boxes of food to cars. Need 2-3 volunteers each Tuesday.
Health & Safety: Maintain 6 feet for social distancing, hand washing sinks available, and masks/gloves provided.
To Volunteer, Contact: Karen DeShong, info@shipout.org, 717-360-4510
Want to volunteer year-round?
Complete the volunteer sign-up form below to learn about volunteer opportunities throughout the year from United Way of Franklin County.
NOTE: This is not a sign-up form for COVID-19 volunteer projects. To volunteer for one of the projects listed above, please contact the responsible organization directly.
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