Ephrata Area Social Services

When you contribute to EASS, you're providing direct support to your neighbors in need. Through our 4 core programs, we aim to EDUCATE the community, FIGHT hunger, and ENRICH lives.

The core programs include:

• Free transportation to grocery stores, doctor's appointments, and other others.
• Food pantry-Set up similar to a grocery store, people can come in and "shop" for items at no cost.
• Meals on Wheels - Ephrata and Cocalico-Connecting seniors and home-bound neighbors to nutritious meals while providing a quick safety check up to 5 days a week. 
• Community Support Services 

Together, these initiatives deliver 3,500 services each month to the Northern Lancaster County community. One of our neighbors who benefits from our services is Marshall. 

In Northern Lancaster County, transportation can be a barrier to basic needs like medical appointments and groceries. That’s why our EASS Transportation Program provides free, reliable, door-to-door rides to help 

neighbors stay connected and independent.

For Marshall, it means being able to visit his wife Sandy in the senior home where she now lives. He only gets to see her twice a week, but those are moments he treasures. Marshall shared, “We’d be lost without you (EASS).”

EASS spends $700–$800 a month on gas, nearly $10,000 a year. Just $25 provides two rides for someone like Marshall.

 

For over 53 years, EASS has been dedicated to serving the community, and with your support, we will continue to foster a vibrant community where everyone can live to their fullest potential.