Shenendehowa Helping Hands Food Pantry
(You may learn more about the pantry from this guest article in the May 2026 Dragon's Tale. It provides details on this food pantry that has been supporting this area for 50 years. Read how it is a 'client choice' pantry and it growth in households supported in this year.)

Contact: Jo Anne Robbins

Bring your donations to the church. They can be dropped off in the small wire grocery cart inside the main entrance to the church or in the cart in Hatlee Hall by the doors to exit to our courtyard.

Updated 8/28/26
Basic Non-Perishables Needed:
Spaghetti/Pasta Sauce
Canned Tomato Products
Salad Dressing
Hearty Soups (Progresso etc.)
Coffee, Tea, Hot Cocoa
Paper Towels
Laundry Detergent
Items in red are not covered by SNAP benefits.

In September, the pantry starts to get ready for its Thanksgiving Food Distribution, which begins on November 6th.

Items Needed List for Thanksgiving Meal Distribution:
Baking Supplies- Flour, Sugar, Pie Filling etc.
Browning Mix, Cookie Mix, Frosting
Canned or Jar Gravy or Gravy mixes
Boxed Broth
Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
Pickles
Pancake Mix & Syrup