Food Pantry

The entrance to OLBS' Food Pantry is on  Woodbine Street.
The entrance to OLBS’ Food Pantry is on Woodbine Street near N. 3rd Street on the north side of the church building.

Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Food Pantry

Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish’s food pantry gives clients enough food for about three days per person in the household, which typically includes the following (depending on availability) for two people:

  • 2 cans of soup
  • 2 cans of vegetables
  • 1 box of potatoes or fresh potatoes or yams
  • 1 box of pasta
  • 1 container of pasta sauce
  • 1 box of cereal
  • 1 package of rice
  • 1 can of tomatoes
  • 1 package of fruit
  • 1 box of macaroni and cheese
  • 1 can of baked beans
  • Canned meat and fish (if fresh is not available)

Hours

Tuesdays 10AM-1PM

Location

The entrance to the pantry is through the gate and down the ramp on the Woodbine Street side of the church.

Using the Food Pantry

  • Clients must limit visits to the pantry to once a month

What to Bring

Each client must have:

  • a form of picture ID for every adult in the household
  • a form of ID with birthdate for each child, and
  • one piece of current dated mail to verify address for each visit.

If you have any questions, please contact the Parish Office at 717-233-1014. We’re happy to help!

Donations

We accept non-perishable, shelf-stable food items. Please drop off any donations in the marked box in the narthex of the church. We appreciate your generosity toward this vital ministry!

Other Local Food Assistance Resources

Food Pantry Vouchers

Please call Help Ministries at 717-238-2851 to inquire about vouchers to various food pantries.

Harrisburg-Area Food Assistance

Visit the United Way’s 211 website to find other food assistance resources in the Harrisburg area.