CrossNet provides a variety of Food Programs including free food/supplies at the Food Pantry, Meal Pack Program, Buddy Bags, and the Free Summer Lunch Program. CrossNet also offers assistance applying for SNAP, WIC, and School Meals as well as cooking and nutrition opportunities.

Food Pantry

The CrossNet Food pantry allows individuals or families who live in the ELANCO School District and have a need for food and personal care items can access this client-choice food pantry. The client-choice food pantry model allows individuals to have the opportunity to choose their own food items when shopping for themselves and their family.

Participant Information

Participants must agree to the following to participate in the Food Pantry:

• Provide names and dates of birth of all who live in the household.
• Sign a self-declaration form on which they disclose their qualifications under the household income. The guidelines are determined by the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank.
• Must show proof of residency, such a driver’s license or piece of mail with their name and address.
• Must agree to only visit one food pantry at a time in the same month.

To sign up for the Food Pantry: Please call 717-355-2454 on Monday before 4:00 PM to get on the list for that week. Flexibility is afforded if participants knows they are not going to be available on Monday. Participants may call over the weekend, leaving their name and information.

The Food Pantry is open on Wednesdays from 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM at CrossNet Ministries Food & Nutrition Center in New Holland: 127 W. Franklin Street, New Holland, PA. Use rear entrance.

Participants are eligible to visit the pantry one time a month.

Holiday meals are offered to participating individuals or families three times a year.

To partner with CrossNet Ministries and host a food drive please contact: 717-355-2454.

Weekend Meal Solutions

CrossNet Meal Packs

CrossNet Meal Pack’s are designed to improve the mental and physical health of individuals or families in the program by building resources over the weekend.

Every Wednesday afternoon, participating families receive the ingredients to make a meal and receive food such as cereal, peanut butter, soup, etc to help feed their family over the weekend. We also provide education on how to prepare low-cost healthy meals, nutrition, and food safety as well as shopping strategies.

The programs runs all year long. Contact our office today to register!

Current Needs for Meal Pack Program

Cereal, Canned Vegetables, Canned Fruit, Family-Sized Snack Items.

Buddy Bags

Buddy Bags are designed to help elementary school students have a good meal options for over the weekend. Each Buddy Bag holds two breakfast items, two entree items, four snacks, and two fruits. The bags go home with students from the school on the last day of the school week.

Current Needs for Buddy Bags

Chef Boyardee Microwavable Bowl, Mac and Cheese Cups, Individual size Snacks, Granola Bars, and Cereal Cups.

Student Pantry

The Student Pantry is a free choice pantry for any student in the ELANCO School District. Options include breakfast items, entree items, fruit, and personal care items. To sign up or to receive the weekly list of items, please reach out to your school guidance, counselor or school social worker. Weekly pickup is arranged through the school office.

Free Summer Lunch Program

This 11-week program is offered throughout the summer for families who access the Free and Reduced Lunch Program at the ELANCO School District. Each lunch includes a drink, fruit, chips, sandwich, or other main dish and a snack. For more information on signing up or volunteering with this program, please email amy@elancocross.org.