Local Outreach

The vision of our Local Outreach Ministry is to share the love of God by serving Lancaster County. We connect to local ministries to combat poverty, homelessness, addictions, sexual identity issues, and abortion.

Would you like to get involved or learn more? Then reach out to us .

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Would you like to join a team with Local Outreach? We have several opportunities for you to engage with others.

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Petra Food Bank

The Petra Food Bank operates out of 548 Ranck Rd, New Holland, PA. It is open to those needing assistance from the Elanco School District or the Petra congregation. The Food Bank is open on the 2nd Wednesday (3:00-8:00 PM ) and the following Thursday (5:00-8:00 PM) of each month. For more information, please contact the church office at 717-354-5394.

Food Bank Hours of Service

The Second Wednesday of the month from 3:00 to 8:00 PM at the Petra Food Bank. Families with last names starting with the letters A–M will be served as follows:

3:00 PM: A, B, C, & D  | 5:00 PM: E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, & M

The Thursday after the second Wednesday of the month from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Petra Food Bank. Families with last names starting with the letters N–Z will be served as follows:

5:00 PMN & O  |  6:00 PMP, Q, R, & S  |  7:00 PMT thru Z

PETRA FOOD BANK BROCHURE

Seeds for Hope

Our mission is to provide neighbors with the opportunity to grow their own healthy food in a safe and friendly environment.

Anyone in the community interested in planting and maintaining a garden of their own is welcome to apply for a garden plot.

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