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Our Mission
The Columbia Food Bank promotes health, nutrition, human dignity, and potential.
Do all the good you can,
By all means you can,
In all ways you can,
In all places you can,
In all times you can,
To all people you can,
As long as you can!
John Wesley
OUR IMPACT
20.2K
PEOPLE IMPACTED
Yep, you read that right. As of 8/31/2018, we have served 20,199 people since 1/01/2010.
10.5K
HOUSEHOLDS IMPACTED
Because we are a local organization, we have helped over 10,410 households in Columbia, Mountville, West Hempfield Township and Manor Township!
434K
MEALS PROVIDED
Because of the support of local donors, food donations, and the community, we have provided enough groceries for over 433,605 meals since 2010.
Due to our physical constraints, our volunteers have to handle every pound of food 10 times, so, in effect, they have had to handle over 274 tons of food to provide almost half a million meals to over 23,000 people in over 10,700 households.
12% of our Clients are 0 to 17 years of age
48% are 18 to 59 years of age
40% are 60 and older
Our goal is to provide healthy meal options with the food available in our inventory. The amount of food provided is enough for 24 to 25 meals per month for each eligible adult and child in a single household. An adult with three children would receive enough food for 96 to 100 meals each month.
Our Programs
There's a lot that goes into making groceries available to those in need in our community. We also provide hundreds of service hours and volunteer opportunities to those in the community as well. There's room for everyone here!
Food Distribution
When food is purchased or donated, it is carefully sorted, packed, and distributed to those in need. We distribute bags of groceries that provide balanced meals based on the items available in our inventory.
FRIENDSHIP
What is a full stomach without a full heart? The Columbia Food Bank fills hearts with friendship and smiles. We love getting to know those in the community and calling them 'friends.'
VOLUNTEERISM
Looking for a place to make a difference? Want to experience the life-giving role of paying it forward to those in need and helping satisfy the hungry? Volunteer with us!
December 2017
"The Columbia Food Bank is such a powerful force for good - providing food, friends, and help to those in need... nothing like it!"
Joseph B. / Columbia, PA
Get Involved
We can't do this alone. It takes many hearts, hands, and dollars to provide our services to the community. As the 2nd largest food bank in Lancaster County, we would love your help in serving our community.
Sign Up For food ASSISTANCE
Need help? Know a family in need? We have a simple and thorough process to walk through with you.
Volunteer opportunities
From stocking grocery items, to filling bags for distribution, or helping on pickup days - we have many places you can serve.
Make A Donation
Your donation provides one meal for a little over $1. You can't make a better investment in your local community.
"My family was in such great need - the only way I can describe the Columbia Food Bank is 'an answer to prayer.' Thank you!"
Sarah T. / Columbia, PA