Needs From: United Way of Lancaster County

Volunteer: Volunteer Opportunity: Free Thanksgiving Meal at The Mix!

Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: The Mix, 520 North Street, Lancaster, PA
Phone: (717) 393-1523

Join us in spreading joy and gratitude this Thanksgiving season! 

The Mix, in partnership with Side Street Mission, is hosting a Free Thanksgiving Meal for the community — and we need volunteers to help make it a success!

We’re looking for helping hands to assist with:

Event set-up and tear-down

Serving food and beverages

Greeting guests and creating a welcoming atmosphere

Your time and kindness can make a world of difference this holiday season. Come be part of a day filled with love, community, and good food!

Hosted by: Side Street Mission
Contact Person: Jessica Miller

Email: sidestreetmission@gmail.com 

Phone: 717-344-2361

 

Let’s come together to serve, share, and celebrate this season of giving!

Agency: The Mix

Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: The Mix, 520 North Street, Lancaster, PA
Phone: (717) 393-1523

Join us in spreading joy and gratitude this Thanksgiving season! 

The Mix, in partnership with Side Street Mission, is hosting a Free Thanksgiving Meal for the community — and we need volunteers to help make it a success!

We’re looking for helping hands to assist with:

Event set-up and tear-down

Serving food and beverages

Greeting guests and creating a welcoming atmosphere

Your time and kindness can make a world of difference this holiday season. Come be part of a day filled with love, community, and good food!

Hosted by: Side Street Mission
Contact Person: Jessica Miller

Email: sidestreetmission@gmail.com 

Phone: 717-344-2361

 

Let’s come together to serve, share, and celebrate this season of giving!

Agency: The Mix

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 16, 2025

Zip Code: 17603

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Opportunity: Thanksgiving Dinner at Ebenezer Baptist Church

ate: Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 27, 2025
Time: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Ebenezer Baptist Church, Lancaster, PA

Spread kindness and gratitude this Thanksgiving by lending a helping hand at Ebenezer Baptist Church’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner!

We’re looking for enthusiastic and caring volunteers to help make this special day possible. Volunteer roles include:

Food Prep & Serving

Meal Delivery to Community Members

Event Set-Up & Tear-Down

General Support Throughout the Day

This is a wonderful opportunity to give back, connect with others, and make a meaningful difference in our community during the holiday season.

Come for a few hours—or stay the day! Every helping hand makes a big impact.

Hosted by: Ebenezer Baptist Church
Contact: (Sandra Forbes)

Email: ladyforbes@ebclancaster.org 

Join us in serving, sharing, and spreading the true spirit of Thanksgiving!

Agency: Ebenezer Baptist Church

ate: Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 27, 2025
Time: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Ebenezer Baptist Church, Lancaster, PA

Spread kindness and gratitude this Thanksgiving by lending a helping hand at Ebenezer Baptist Church’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner!

We’re looking for enthusiastic and caring volunteers to help make this special day possible. Volunteer roles include:

Food Prep & Serving

Meal Delivery to Community Members

Event Set-Up & Tear-Down

General Support Throughout the Day

This is a wonderful opportunity to give back, connect with others, and make a meaningful difference in our community during the holiday season.

Come for a few hours—or stay the day! Every helping hand makes a big impact.

Hosted by: Ebenezer Baptist Church
Contact: (Sandra Forbes)

Email: ladyforbes@ebclancaster.org 

Join us in serving, sharing, and spreading the true spirit of Thanksgiving!

Agency: Ebenezer Baptist Church

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 27, 2025

Zip Code: 17602

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Volunteer Opportunity: Stockings for Soldiers – Keystone Military Families

Spread Holiday Cheer to Our Troops!
Join Keystone Military Families (KMF) — in partnership with Blue Ridge — for their 16th annual Stockings for Soldiers campaign! This heartfelt initiative reminds our military personnel that they are loved, appreciated, and never forgotten during the holidays.

Each year, KMF ships 8,000–10,000 stockings filled with snacks, hygiene products, and small gifts to troops serving away from home. Your support helps make it all possible!

Dates: November through early December 2025
Times: Flexible opportunities available

Perfect for: Individuals, families, and groups who want to spread kindness and holiday joy!

How You Can Help

Blue Ridge invites the community to support the cause in one of two ways:

Monetary Donations: Contribute through PayPal (brctv.com/stockingsforsoldiers) or Venmo (venmo.com/u/KeyMilFam). Donations will go directly toward shipping and distributing the stockings.

Amazon Wish List: Purchase items directly from KMF’s Amazon Wish List, which will be shipped straight to KMF’s facility for efficient packaging. The Wish List can be found at brctv.com/blog/community by selecting the Stockings For Soldiers blog post.

Agency: Keystone Military Families

Spread Holiday Cheer to Our Troops!
Join Keystone Military Families (KMF) — in partnership with Blue Ridge — for their 16th annual Stockings for Soldiers campaign! This heartfelt initiative reminds our military personnel that they are loved, appreciated, and never forgotten during the holidays.

Each year, KMF ships 8,000–10,000 stockings filled with snacks, hygiene products, and small gifts to troops serving away from home. Your support helps make it all possible!

Dates: November through early December 2025
Times: Flexible opportunities available

Perfect for: Individuals, families, and groups who want to spread kindness and holiday joy!

How You Can Help

Blue Ridge invites the community to support the cause in one of two ways:

Monetary Donations: Contribute through PayPal (brctv.com/stockingsforsoldiers) or Venmo (venmo.com/u/KeyMilFam). Donations will go directly toward shipping and distributing the stockings.

Amazon Wish List: Purchase items directly from KMF’s Amazon Wish List, which will be shipped straight to KMF’s facility for efficient packaging. The Wish List can be found at brctv.com/blog/community by selecting the Stockings For Soldiers blog post.

Agency: Keystone Military Families

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Dec 5, 2025

Zip Code: 19555

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Join Strasburg Borough Police in Spreading Holiday Cheer!

The Strasburg Borough Police Department is proud to support Toys for Tots this holiday season — and we need your help to make the season brighter for local children!

How You Can Help:
Drop off a new, unwrapped toy at any of the convenient locations listed below. Every donation helps bring joy to a child in need this holiday season!

Toys for Tots Drop-Off Locations:

Fireside Tavern – 1500 Historic Drive, Strasburg, PA 17579

Hodge Podge – 14 E Main Street, Strasburg, PA 17579

Holiday Inn Express – 1900 Historic Drive, Strasburg, PA 17579

Strasburg Dental – 222 N Decatur Street, Strasburg, PA 17579

Strasburg Borough PD / Municipal Office – 145 Precision Avenue, Strasburg, PA 17579

Strasburg-Heisler Library – 143 Precision Avenue, Strasburg, PA 17579

Sunshine Corners Daycare – 141 Precision Avenue, Strasburg, PA 17579

Zimmerman’s Ace Hardware – 306 Hartman Bridge Road, Ronks, PA 17572

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania – 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, PA 17579

Benner Insurance – 310 Historic Drive, Strasburg, PA 17579

CPRS Physical Therapy – 100 Historic Drive, Strasburg, PA 17579

Ephrata National Bank – 60 Historic Drive, Strasburg, PA 17579

Meck’s Produce – 1955 Beaver Valley Pike, Strasburg, PA 17579

Tractor Supply – 218 Hartman Bridge Road, Ronks, PA 17572

Together, we can make a difference — one toy at a time!
Drop off your donation today and help make this holiday season magical for children in our community.

Agency: Strasburg Borough Police Department

The Strasburg Borough Police Department is proud to support Toys for Tots this holiday season — and we need your help to make the season brighter for local children!

How You Can Help:
Drop off a new, unwrapped toy at any of the convenient locations listed below. Every donation helps bring joy to a child in need this holiday season!

Toys for Tots Drop-Off Locations:

Fireside Tavern – 1500 Historic Drive, Strasburg, PA 17579

Hodge Podge – 14 E Main Street, Strasburg, PA 17579

Holiday Inn Express – 1900 Historic Drive, Strasburg, PA 17579

Strasburg Dental – 222 N Decatur Street, Strasburg, PA 17579

Strasburg Borough PD / Municipal Office – 145 Precision Avenue, Strasburg, PA 17579

Strasburg-Heisler Library – 143 Precision Avenue, Strasburg, PA 17579

Sunshine Corners Daycare – 141 Precision Avenue, Strasburg, PA 17579

Zimmerman’s Ace Hardware – 306 Hartman Bridge Road, Ronks, PA 17572

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania – 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, PA 17579

Benner Insurance – 310 Historic Drive, Strasburg, PA 17579

CPRS Physical Therapy – 100 Historic Drive, Strasburg, PA 17579

Ephrata National Bank – 60 Historic Drive, Strasburg, PA 17579

Meck’s Produce – 1955 Beaver Valley Pike, Strasburg, PA 17579

Tractor Supply – 218 Hartman Bridge Road, Ronks, PA 17572

Together, we can make a difference — one toy at a time!
Drop off your donation today and help make this holiday season magical for children in our community.

Agency: Strasburg Borough Police Department

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 17579

Allow Groups: No