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The Loft Community Partnership held a Ribbon Cutting Celebration on March 26th at its newly renovated building. The Olcott Family Resource Facility will serve members of the Penn Manor community through its food pantry, clothing bank, kitchen classroom and other programs. Loft Board President, Tom Keller noted, “We’re not just opening a building, we’re strengthening…

The Loft will host its 3rd annual Grow with Us Garden Luncheon Fundraiser on Saturday, May 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For more details and to register visit Events – The Loft Community Partnership

During the Extra Give one-day giving event on November 21st, the Loft raised over $46,000. The money raised will help us provide much needed food for our neighbors plus other resources like toiletries, 1:1 family advocacy and Family Compassion Fund grants. Some of the funds will be used to renovate our new Community Resource Facility…

With the federal shutdown and reduction in state-funded food programs, the Loft food pantry has been feeling the strain. After our call for support, our community stepped up in a big way. We received 3,700 pounds of food donated through Scouting for Food by Boy Scout Troop 30 at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, along with generous support…

The GR Mitchell Driving Out Hunger Golf Tournament was a huge success. Even though the weather was a bit cool, the comradery on the course was warm, and the outcome was hot. Thanks to our donors, sponsors and participants, we raised over $33,000 – 110% of our goal. The money raised will help us continue…

GR Mitchell and Ironstone Building Materials have signed up as the Title Sponsor for the Loft Community Partnership Golf Tournament. As a True Value Store, GR Mitchell is committed to giving local, expert advice and superior customer service in every department. Additionally, they have a community focus serving many Lancaster County communities and school districts…

The Loft Community Partnership will be hosting a golf tournament at Crossgates Golf Club on September 10, 2025. The four-person scramble will tee off at 8:00 a.m. with a shotgun start. Registration and raffles will open at 7:00 a.m. You can sign up as a women only, men only or mixed team. The cost is…

United Way of Lancaster County awarded the Loft Community Partnership a $20,000 Level Up & Launch grant. This money will help launch the Loft Community Kitchen. Loft Community Kitchen expands upon the Loft Food Pantry program by educating clients on growing food, healthy cooking and nutritious eating. Through cooking demonstrations, nutrition education and garden workshops,…

On Saturday, May 17th, friends, family and supporters of the Loft Community Partnership came together for the Grow with Us Garden Luncheon Fundraiser. The event was held at the Loft’s new home on 100 E. Charlotte Street. Guests enjoyed a savory meal consisting of farm-table options like quinoa w/diced veggies & citrus dressing and chilled…

The Loft will host its 2nd annual Grow with Us Garden Luncheon Fundraiser on Saturday, May 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For more details and to register visit Events – The Loft Community Partnership