Annual Food Drive for Project Share

CYS will be collecting food items at McConnell Youth Center starting 1 October until 13 December. 

Project Share's Mission is to reduce food insecurity for neighbors in the greater Carlisle area by offering access to nutritious food, programs, and a support network that promotes self-sufficiency, fosters dignity, and instills hope. 

Our vision at Project SHARE is "Nourishing our Community...Awakening Hope." In line with this vision, we are asking for the following nutritious items to be donated.

Food items being collected:

• Pantry Staples: cooking oils, vinegars, spices, sauces (tomato), peanut butter, shelf stable milk, 100% fruit juice, etc...

• Healthy Snacks: nuts, popcorn, whole wheat crackers, applesauce, etc...

• Cans: meats, (tuna, chicken, salmon), low sodium vegetables, low sodium beans, fruit (in 100% juice), soup (less then 600 mg sodium), etc...

• Whole Grain Staples: brown rice, oatmeal, whole wheat pasta, etc...

• Condiments: mustard, ketchup, mayo, etc...

For the health of our community, we discourage donations of candy, baking mixes, high sugar cereals, high sodium soups and prepackaged boxed meals

Project Share asks that we pay attention to Expiration/Best By/Sell By Dates on all food items. If it is going to expire in 2 months, they are unable to accept those items. 

For questions and additional information, please contact McConnell Youth Center at (717) 245-4555.

Food donations can be delivered to:

McConnell Youth Center - 459 Bouquet Rd., Carlisle, PA 17013