Resources during COVID-19
FOOD RESOURCES
Free Community Meals
During this pandemic, so many in our community are hurting and are in need because of the coronavirus crisis. Community meals are FREE and you do not need to register or RSVP. Just show up!
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Monday 6/1 and 6/8: 5:00-6:00 pm: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 206 East Burd Street.
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Monday 6/15 and 6/22 5:00-6:30 pm: The Harbor, 55 West King Street, Please use side entrance by the Library parking lot.
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Tuesday 6/2 5:30 pm: Christ United Methodist, 47 East King Street, Enter using Apple Street.
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Tuesday 6/9 and 6/23 5:30 pm: Messiah United Methodist, 30 South Penn Street.
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Tuesday 6/16 5:30-6:30 pm: First Assembly of God Shippensburg, 420 Baltimore Street.
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Every Wednesday 4:30-5:30 pm: Oasis of Love Church, 303. South Washington Street. Pick up at the rear of the building.
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Every Thursday 11:00 am-12:00 pm: Oasis of Love Church, Bakery items. 303 South Washington Street. Pick up at the rear of the building.
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Thursday 6/4 and 6/18 5:30 pm: Prince Street Brethren Church, 20 North Prince Street.
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Thursday 6/11 and 6/25 5:00-6:30 pm: The Harbor, 55 West King Street. Use Side Door.
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Every Friday 4:00-5:30 pm: Shippensburg First Church of God - Kitchen of Grace, 5 North Prince Street.
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Sheetz Mealz for Kidz: ONLY Sheetz on Scotland Rd is offering free meals of a sandwich, chips, and drink to children. Limited to 20 meals per day per store. Children do not have to be present to pick-up meals.
COVID-19 Resources in Ship
Other Food Resources
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Shippensburg Area School District Meals: Breakfast and hot lunches are served Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday at the Senior High School from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm.
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Shippensburg Produce and Outreach Food Pantry: Every Tuesdays from 4-6 pm at 130 S. Penn St. Food is packed in boxes for people to pick up in "drive-thru". They are accepting new intakes. For more info: www.shipout.org
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Diaper Bank is the 1st Tuesday of the Month
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King's Kettle Food Pantry: Emergency Food Boxes and regular distribution on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Tuesdays, 5 6:30 pm, 30 N Fayette Street. Contact JR at jrwells55@yahoo.com.
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Senior Center Meals (Grab-n-Go) and Meals on Wheels are still operating. Questions, contact Diana Nazario at diana.nazario@mennohaven.org.
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Hound Packs: This program is for any child living in the SASD. Food bags with 7 meals for the weekend can be picked up on Friday at the Senior High School 10:30 am-12:30 pm. If no transportation is available, we will work with you. If your children or someone you know could use weekend meals, please complete this form: Hound Packs Enrollment. Questions? Contact their school counselor or Sonja at sp-scrc@shipresources.org.
June Calendar of Community Meals & Food Resources:
Quick Ship Resource Guide
OTHER RESOURCES
If you need financial help, the Shippensburg Civic Club did a gift card drive for our community to help meet the personal needs of residents living in the Shippensburg Area School District. The gift cards can be used to purchase personal items such as toiletries, disinfecting items, diapers/wet wipes, food, and prescriptions. SCRC will coordinate distributing the gift card:
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Eligibility: Live within the Shippensburg Area School District and have financial hardships due to the economic impacts of COVID-19.
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Anyone that is a Human Service Provider (Tri-County, CAN, SASD Counselors/Social Worker, Head Start, Senior Center, etc) can request a gift card and it will be automatically approved. Please use this form: Provider Gift Card Request Form
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If you are currently not involved with an agency, please complete this form: General Gift Card Request Form or call 717-658-2092 (SCRC Cell Phone).
Face Coverings: If you are in need of a face mask for yourself or your organization, please complete this form: Face Mask Request
Federal Resources
State Resources
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Pennsylvania Launches COVID-19 Job Hiring Portal
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The Department of Labor and Industry has launched a new online job portal. People seeking employment can visit www.PAcareerlink.pa.gov and select the green “PA COVID-19 Jobs – Hiring Immediately” job portal banner to see active job openings. Selecting the “Apply Now” button for a listed position will redirect individuals to the employer’s website or email where they can apply directly with the employer and speed up the hiring process.
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Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Comprehensive List of Guidance
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Pennsylvania Department of Health Comprehensive List of Guidance
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Pennsylvania Department of Education Comprehensive List of Guidance
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Did You Lose A Job or Reduce Your Hours Because of The Coronavirus?
Local Resources
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Christ Among Neighbors (CAN): If you are in need of assistance with rent or utilities, call (717) 532-7577. Leave a message explaining your situation and they will call you back.
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Tri-County Community Action: Autumn Karper is available to help with information and referral about local resources including financial assistance, rental assistance, and employment. Contact her at 717-532-8611 or akarper@cactricounty.org
General Resources
Spanish Translation Documents During COVID-19
CONCERNS/NEEDS
If you can help with any of the needs below or are available to volunteer in other ways, please contact Sonja Payne at sp-scrc@shipresources.org or 717-658-2092
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Community Meals: During months that have a 5th week, we are in need of community meals. Contact Sonja Payne if you can help.
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Home-Sewn Face Masks: If you are able to help sew face masks, please complete this Face Mask Form.
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Masks need to be two pieces of 100% cotton. Patterns below use a 3rd layer of interfacing that is not needed.
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Face mask pattern: http://shared.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/sewing/DIYFaceMask_coah.pdf
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Face Mask with Elastic Ties: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FB--BOyTiU
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How to Sew a Face Mask with Fabric Ties: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY3aS1L7S-4
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Episcopal Square: Volunteers needed to go grocery shopping for the residents at Episcopal Square
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Head Start Families: Donations of diapers, wet wipes, formula, and food are needed.