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Community Resources

Welcome to the Donegal Community Resources

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This page provides a list of agencies and resources, within Donegal and surrounding areas, to help your family meets its needs, however the list may not contain every available resource.  The resources are divided into 4 categories: Mental Health, Physical Health, Education and Family Supports.

The Donegal School District does not endorse or recommend particular support services.  Any services obtained by the family are the decision and liability of the family.

  • Each family is unique and has different needs. If you find yourself in need of additional supports there may be a resource which could help.

    • Domestic Violence Services 717-299-7301
    • Bethany Christian Services 800-238-4269
      • Services include pregnancy
      • Family counseling
      • Family resources
      • Emergency care
      • etc.
    • Salvation Army 717-397-7565 ext. 123
      • Services include emergency assistance
      • Crisis intervention
      • Self-sufficiency promams
      • Counseling
      • Budgeting
      • etc.
    • Special Kids Network/Helpline 800-986-4550
      • Education
      • Transportation
      • Housing
      • Medical Assistance
      • Waiver Programs
      • Assistive devices
      • Supports and Services
      • etc.
    • COBYS 717-656-6580
      • Adoption
      • Counseling
      • Family Life Education
      • Foster Care
      • Community Connections
    • YWCA Sexual Assault Counseling 717-392-7273
    • Lancaster County Children & Youth Services 717-299-7925
      • Investigates reports of child abuse and neglect
      • Intervention services
    • Food Banks
      • Faith Outreach Center Food Bank 717-492-8167 Food bank is open on the last Wednesday of each month from 4-6pm. Must bring ID and two proofs of address.
      • Mount Joy Community Food Bank 717-653-5585 Open Wednesday and Friday from 9-11am. Limit of 1 visit per month.
      • East Donegal/Conoy Area Food Bank Dial 2-1-1 for contact information Open Wednesday from 2-4pm for residents of E. Donegal and Conoy Townships. Limit 1 visit per month.
    • Clothing
      • Mount Joy Helping Services 717-653-5585 Must be a Mount Joy resident.
      • Community Bible Church clothing bank 717-426-1345 Open every Saturday from 9-noon.

  • Whether you're looking for a primary care physician or a dentist, check out the resources linked below. This list is not exhaustive.

    Doctors

    Specialists

    Dentists

  • Education begins at birth. The resources on this page will guide you as you work with your child.

    Early Childhood / Childcare

    • Faith Factory Learning Center – 717-653-5493
      • Pre-school care
      • Before and after school child care
      • Nursery school
    • Kinderhook Early Learning Center – 717-492-1340
      • Pre-school care
      • Before and after school child care
      • Nursery school
    • Head Start – 866-763-6481
      • Focused on helping low-income families prepare to succeed in school through local programs
    • Bright Horizons – 717-653-1733
      • Daycare
      • Early learning center serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
      • Before and after school care
    • Luthercare for Kids – 888-249-5268
      • Year-round care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
      • Before and after school care
    • Little People Day Care School – 717-684-4451
      • Traditional nursery school
      • Before and after school care

    Other Educational Resources

    • Mount Joy Community Food Bank – (717) 653-5585
      • Food assistance for families and individuals
      • Open Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
      • Limit of one visit per month
    • Rainbow's End Youth Center (REYS) – 717-653-9511
      • Provides a free dinner for teens every Thursday evening
      • Provides a free dinner for elementary-age children every Wednesday evening
      • Address: 105 Fairview St., Mount Joy, PA 17552
      • Website: Rainbow's End Youth Center (REYS)
    • East Donegal / Conoy Area Food Bank
      • Provides food to residents of East Donegal and Conoy Townships
      • Open Wednesday from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
      • Limit of one visit per month
      • Contact: Dial 211 for information
    • Donegal Power Packs Project
      • Enrolled students at Donegal Primary and Intermediate Schools receive a food pack every Thursday
      • Includes a recipe and necessary ingredients
      • Email: donegalpowerpacks@gmail.com
    • Faith Outreach Center Food Bank – (717) 492-8167
      • Provides community residents access to a food bank
      • Open the last Wednesday of each month from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
      • Must bring ID and two proofs of address
      • Everyone is welcome
      • Contact: Pastor Andy – PastorAndyFOC@gmail.com
      • Address: 475 Anderson Ferry Rd., Mount Joy, PA 17552
    • Donegal School District
    • Love INC. – (717) 735-7540
    • Meals on Wheels (Elizabethtown / Mt. Joy / Marietta) – 717-367-8528
      • Provides one hot meal and one cold meal daily for older adults
    • St. Mark's United Methodist Church – Food from the Heart – 717-653-5493
      • Provides pre-made frozen meals for families experiencing difficult times or major life changes
      • Please call between 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
      • Address: 37 E. Main Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552
      • Website: Please click here for the link.

    • Call United Way 211
      • Complete a Community Housing and Referral Team (CHART) questionnaire over the phone
      • Helps evaluate appropriate local resources
      • Provides access to emergency shelter
    • Information for Students Experiencing Homelessness
    • Elizabethtown Community Housing & Outreach Services (ECHOS)
      • Case management services
      • Winter shelter placement
      • Rapid rehousing
      • Permanent housing support
      • Other supportive services (call 211 first)
      • Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      • Phone: 717-361-0740
      • Address: 17 South Market Street, Suite 101, Elizabethtown, PA 17022
    • FAITH Homes of Donegal
      • Six-year housing stability program
      • Assists families in moving into affordable housing
      • Supports financial stability and path to home ownership
      • Phone: 717-538-1252
      • Website: Please click here for the link.
    • Mount Joy Helping Services
      • Limited assistance with rent and utility payments
      • Occasional temporary lodging (Red Rose Motel)
      • Must be a Mount Joy resident
      • Application required
      • Contact: Pat Paules – 717-653-5585
    • Affordable Housing List (Lancaster County)
    • Lancaster Housing Opportunities Partnership (LHOP)
    • Tabor Community Services
      • Homeless and rental counseling
      • Financial workshops and counseling
      • Eviction prevention (for eligible clients with income)
      • Supportive services for permanent housing
      • Phone: 717-397-5182
      • Website: Please click here for the link.