![]() ![]() Weis Markets also provides frozen meat through the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. "If we order fresh produce, the truck comes Saturday morning," said Martin, who added that fresh produce is also received from the Community Action Program in Lancaster. If the family has five members or more, they may receive a second bag. "We bag (food) on Thursday night," said Martin, who explained that each family that signs up receives one bag of food. The church orders food from the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank website, and the food items are delivered to Lancaster on Thursdays. "In the foyer, there are volunteers who will have (the recipient's name) in the computer, and they sign a paper saying they picked up (a bag of food). A paper must be signed each month to signify that food was received. Recipients must register annually by providing an estimated household income and a signature. Martin explained that the church takes part in a USDA program through the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. The only area of Peter's Porch that requires qualification is the food pantry. Martin stated that clothing that cannot be used by Peter's Porch is donated to another local ministry. ![]() Anyone wishing to donate clothing may call the church at 71. The clothing bank offers free children's clothing from infant sizes through preteens. "They are really amazing in the kitchen," he said. Martin lauded the kitchen staff for their food and efficiency. "The cook makes it all fresh," said Knight, who noted that Sauder's Eggs donates 45 dozen eggs per month. Selections may also include bread pudding and baked oatmeal. Peter's Porch is not held in August because the second Saturday coincides with the Lititz Rotary Club Craft Show, and the church youth group uses the parking lot as a fundraiser.Īccording to Knight, the breakfasts generally include scrambled eggs, pancakes, and muffins. Peter's Porch, which is open every second Saturday of the month from 8 to 10 a.m., is a ministry of the church, which is located at the corner of Water and Front streets in Lititz. ![]() "Anyone is welcome," said Martin, who noted that everything at Peter's Porch is free. Peter's Porch offers breakfast, a children's clothing bank, and a food pantry to those in need. New Business/Anniversaries/New Servicesįor at least five years, pastor Rodney Martin of Lititz Mennonite Church, church member Bev Knight, and several volunteers from the area have been opening Peter's Porch to Lititz residents. ![]()
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