How to Help

  • Support our local small businesses by:
    • ordering takeout or delivery
    • shopping small online
    • purchasing a gift card to use later on 
    • checking in with small business owners and employees over the phone or email
    • staying home if you are feeling sick
    • buying from local businesses selling essential products before considering a big box store
    • being understanding and supportive
    • Donating to those in need if you have the ability
      • Hoffman Homes for Youth:  Currently in need of supplies. As an essential business caring for children, they are continuing to operate 24/7. In addition to health and safety items, they are also looking for arts, crafts and games the children can utilize to stay entertained during this difficult time. They are accepting the following items: hand sanitizer, sanitizing wipes, Fantastik All Purpose Cleaner, paper plates, bowls and cups, plastic cutlery, arts and crafts supplies for the children, sidewalk chalk, outdoor games. Donations can be sent via mail to: Hoffman Homes for Youth, Attn: Alicia Stanley, 815 Orphanage Road, Littlestown, PA 17340. If you need to arrange a pick up, please contact Alicia at astanley@hoffmanhomes.com or 717-359-7148 x4500. Please note that the campus is currently completely closed to visitors. Monetary donations can be made at: https://hoffmanhomes.com/giving/
      • New Hope Ministries - Currently looking for volunteers and donations for food pantry at the New Oxford Center. Sign-up to volunteer here.
  • Staying home unless you are traveling for an essential purpose.  The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and state Department of Health are now advising that everyone should wear a mask anytime they leave the house. N-95s and paper masks should be reserved for our healthcare professionals. Cloth and homemade masks can provide a measure of protection for the general population. 
  • Remaining calm and rational - please do not take more than you need at grocery stores so that everyone can get the items they truly need
  • Calling your neighbors to check in, especially elderly neighbors.