God’s Meal Barrel Announces Participation in Give Local York
HANOVER, PA (February 24, 2026) – God’s Meal Barrel, a food pantry in Hanover, PA, has announced its participation in this year’s Give Local York event.
God’s Meal Barrel has been feeding patrons and families in need since 1986. They proudly serve the Gettysburg, Bonneville, New Oxford, Abbottstown, East Berlin, Spring Grove, and Hanover areas. Their message began in 1986 when the late Doris and Glenn Wolff began the food pantry to “FEED MY PEOPLE.” God’s Meal Barrel depends solely on food and financial donations to provide its services.
This will be God’s Meal Barrel’s second time participating in Give Local York. They have set a donation goal of $5,000. The donation amount is intended to purchase a variety of food items so patrons are able to receive the proper nutrients and the care they deserve. Some portions will also be allocated towards a new facility for more food storage to better serve their patrons.
“We are so excited to be participating in Give Local York this year,” says Tom Imler, the managing director of God’s Meal Barrel. “We look forward to making a difference in worldhunger, and we love receiving support from the local communities.”
Give Local York is a local day of giving in York County for nonprofits. Give Local York has helped hundreds of local nonprofits raise millions of dollars to advance their impact on the community. The event began in 2018, and total fundraising for 2025 reached just over $5.5 million. This year, Give Local York is being held April 30th through May 1st: 24 hours of giving.
Giving to God’s Meal Barrel during Give Local York will help feed those in need in the Greater Hanover Area. If you would like to donate non-perishable food items, God’s Meal Barrel is open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and the first Saturday of every month from 10 AM–12 PM. They have a drop box located at 240 Frederick St, Hanover, PA 17331, or call them at
(717) 637-5568 for other options.
Visit their website or Facebook page for more information. God’s Meal Barrel will be regularly posting updates on Facebook leading up to the event.
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