United Way of Lancaster County awarded the Loft Community Partnership a $30,000 grant to support the sustainability of its current food pantry program through the launch of the 717 Food Recovery program. This program will enhance the Loft's ability to continue providing fresh, local whole foods to neighbors in need.

The Loft Community Partnership was one of 11 Fellows to receive a grant through the United Way Level Up & Launch campaign. In addition to the initial grant, United Way of Lancaster County has also pledged to match up to another $30,000 in donations received for the Loft Community Partnership through Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. To help the Loft reach its goal of $30,000, patrons can donate at https://uwlancaster.givenow.stratuslive.com/lul.

Since January of this year, the Loft has been serving an average of 220 households each week at its client-choice food pantry. In June alone, 1,060 different individuals shopped at the Loft Food Pantry for groceries, fresh produce, meat, diapers, toiletries, and paper products.