Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a food bank volunteer at Blessings of Hope? Here is a little glimpse into some of our volunteers’ personal experiences.   I am a regular weekly volunteer at Blessings of Hope. I count the days until it is my day to volunteer. There are so many reasons why volunteering at Blessings of…

Blessings of Hope is a nonprofit food distribution center, or a food bank. Corporations and manufacturers can efficiently donate excess food to accomplish zero food waste, give back to the community, and feed the hungry. We accept product donations as well, including household items, auction items for our annual fundraiser, and supplies for disaster relief…

Blessings of Hope is hosting their annual iCare fundraiser on May 28 and 29 2021, with fun for all ages! What type of fun activities? Let’s get into that, but first, let’s review how you can make a difference through attending this event. Blessings of Hope provided 154,885 meals a day in 2020. In Pennsylvania…

As 2020 comes to a close, most people are probably quite thankful for the fresh start that a new year brings. And while we’re looking ahead and forward to 2021 (more on that later), our Lancaster food bank has a lot to be grateful about. The Lord blessed us in many ways during 2020, despite…

Here at Blessings of Hope, we empower individuals to deliver boxes of food to those in need through our unique Hands of Hope program. But, what if you have an entire group of people who want to help us meet our goal of eradicating hunger in Central Pennsylvania and beyond? Both individuals and companies alike…

As we move closer to the holiday season, many individuals and organizations will ramp up giving campaigns. During this time of year, many people feel more generous and often donate money or food to help the less fortunate in the community. Did you know that food donations are helpful for food banks, but donating money…

Every year on May 28th, Blessings of Hope—along with many others in the world—takes the time to help bring awareness to World Hunger Day. While we work hard to fight hunger every day, we like to join in the initiative to spread even more awareness wherever we can. Through our local outreach programs, the partnerships we…

Pictured: Spooky Nook Sports delivered 1,080 food boxes to over 900 families in its parking lot on April 7, 2020. Blessings of Hope donated all of the pre-packed boxes and 30 Spooky Nook Sports team members volunteered to distribute them. During this challenging time in the world, there is a lot of uncertainty and fear…