Get Food!
Qualification and Registration
On your first visit, and when there are any changes, you must....
- Show proof that you live in Union County PA
- Know your total household income. There is no income qualifications to receive food.
- Know the birthdate of everyone in your household.
Our mission at Hope's Haven Food Pantry is to help provide food security for reidents of Union County PA.
Hours and Guidelines
Hours...
- We are open on the First and Third Wednesdays of each month between the hours of 10:00am and 11:00am.
- If you are in the parking lot by 11:00am, you will be served.
Guidelines...
- When our doors open, please enter and check in.
- Stay in order.
- New Clients: Make sure you have everything you need to register
- Total Household Income.
- Proof of a Union County address.
- Birthdates of ALL household members.
Health Guidelines...
- If you are feeling ill, please consider sending a proxy to pick up your food.
Bad Weather Policy...
- We follow the Mifflinburg Area School District Weather Delay and Closure schedule
- If the school is operating on a delay, we operate on the same delay
- If school is closed to IN PERSON learning, we are closed.
FAQ's
Question: How is Hope's Haven funded?
Hope's Haven is funded by donations, and in some cases, grants. Hope's Haven is a ministry of Christ's United Lutheran Church and graciouisly provides their facilities for our use.
Question: Where does Hope's Haven receive the food?
We receive donations from several local stores such as David's Awesome Cookies & Petzels, Giant, Sheetz and Weis. Much of the food is received from private donations. Some food is purchased from the Central PA Food Bank, as well as other local sources.
Question: When I come in to register, who are the folks helping?
Everyone you see is a volunteer, among them are Church members from various Churches, Family and friends fo members as well as students from several Life Skills classes from Miffinburg Area School District. In addition to helping on distribution day, volunteers also help with the following
- Pickup donations
- Process dropped off Donations
- Data Entry
- Make Reports
Question: What if I am unable to get there on the distribution day to get my food?
Once you are registered, if you are unable to pick up your food you can name a Proxy to pick up your food for you. Jusy send signed, dated note stating who is picking up, and if if is for just the one time, or for how long they are authouized to pick up for you. They will be listed as a Proxy.
Question: What if the weather is questionable and I am unsure if Hope's haven is going to be open?
Please see the Bad Weather Policy above.
Question: What if I'm unable to come to Hope's Haven because it's just too far, or possibly because I don't live in Union County?
Please see the list of other Food Banks and Food Pantries in the surrounding area below.
Other Area Food Pantries
Coming Soon!
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Hope's Haven Food Pantry is a ministry of Christ's United Lutheran Church, a 501c3 non-profit religious organization.
Hope's Haven Food Pantry is a ministry of Christ's United Lutheran Church, a 501c3 non-profit religious organization.