Red Lion Area Community Services, Inc. [501 (c)3] is a not-for-profit, local cooperative ministry of compassion; established in 1974. A faith-based, community-supported agency which provides needed services and programs for residents of the surrounding area. Incorporated in 1975.
FOOD PANTRY - distribution of donated items each Thursday by appointment.
Handicap parking is available beside the main entrance.
RLACS implements a variety of programs, such as nutrition and money management classes, which encourage clients in their life-skills. Most programs are open to the public but focus on client needs.
TH / 9AM - 2PM > food distribution by appointment.
F / 9AM - 12noon
Office Manager - Bev Crossland
We are a distribution partner for the York County Food Bank. Clients must sign the self-declaration of income form. Non-discrimination guidelines apply to all programming.
*Information and Referral: Direct clients to available agencies and resources for assistance according to the need, plus other RLACS programming.
* Warm Program: Distribution of donated blankets, hats, gloves, scarves, socks, sweaters; as donations allow; each fall/winter.
* Bags of Blessings: Extra holiday meal items provided for Thanksgiving, Christmas,and Easter; donations of hams and turkeys are needed for this program each fall and spring.
* Programs for Children: Provide donated school supplies and backpacks in August for students' Back-to-School needs. Kids' Kafe' provides bag lunches during the summer months. Christmas Wish List matches age-appropriate donations with the needs of a child or family; sponsors needed in Nov/Dec.
* Life Skills Training: Offer workshops/classes to provide information needed for budgeting, nutrition, wellness, etc.
* Financial Assistance: Provide limited funds for eligible households to prevent loss of utilities; as funds allow.
* Emergency assistance: Homeless, elderly, abused, or disaster-related situations are handled on a priority-need basis.
SERVICE AREAS
Serving the boroughs and towns of Brogue, Collinsville, Craley, Dallastown, East Prospect, Felton, Freysville, New Bridgeville, Windsor, Yoe, and the general Red Lion Area. Contact the office for more information.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants for the food pantry must provide names, birthdates, and the last four digits of the social security numbers of every member of the household; proof of address and photo ID. For food items provided by the YCFB, client must self-declare their household income and sign the state-provided form.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Policy development, leadership, and accountability are provided by the Board of Directors which is comprised of community volunteers and is amenable to the agency's constitution and by-laws.
STAFF
Executive Director: coordinates services and oversees daily agency operations; fund-raising and community-related events.
Office Manager: processes client records and general office responsibilities; oversees referrals and client-related assistance.
Volunteer Staff: assist with basic office duties; sort donations; stock food pantry; pack grocery bags; distribute food on weekly appointment days; general errands.
Community Volunteers: collect and deliver donations from local churches and organizations; various small tasks of support.
FUNDING
RLACS, Inc. relies on volunteers and in-kind donations, monetary gifts, food pantry donations, fund-raising events, and grants and endowments.
REFERRAL SERVICES
LIHEAP > heating fuel[1/800/991-0929] - PCAP > electric bills[1/888/782-6816] application assistance and referrals
COMMUNITY PROGRESS COUNCIL > [417-3354] Red Lion office located on E.Lancaster St./ off rte.74(S)
HOUSING AUTHORITY > rental and eviction assistance [771-5110]
ACCESS/YORK > available for victims of domestic violence [846-5400]
OVR > employment counseling for persons with disabilities [771-4407]; counselor is now available at the 15 First Avenue Red Lion site each Wednesday between 9AM-1PM; (entrance and parking for OVR appointments are at the rear of the building, lower level, handicap assessible)
SALVATION ARMY > emergency situations [848-2364]
DALLASTOWN ECONOMY STORE > [244-2780] vouchers available for various items/ located on E. Maple St.
AREA AGENCY ON AGING > residents sixty and older [771-9610]
RED LION SENIOR CENTER > meals-on-wheels; daily activities; bus trips. [244-7229] Heather Goebeler, director. 20 Gotham Place Red Lion (behind the RL post office)
RED LION BORO > [244-3475] municiple office (water/sewer/trash)
MOBILE HEALTH VAN > for persons with no insurance or who are under-insured; available at York County School of Technology on S. Queen St. at Pauline Drive, York, every Thursday; 9AM - 4PM.
RLACS continually assesses the quality of information and services available to maximize the benefit to our clients and the community.
Red Lion Area Community Services, Inc. [501 (c)3] is a not-for-profit, local cooperative ministry of compassion; established in 1974. A faith-based, community-supported agency which provides needed services and programs for residents of the surrounding area. Incorporated in 1975. 
RLACS implements a variety of programs, such as nutrition and money management classes, which encourage clients in their life-skills. Most programs are open to the public but focus on client needs. 
We are a distribution partner for the York County Food Bank. Clients must sign the self-declaration of income form. Non-discrimination guidelines apply to all programming.