Big Spring Area Food Bank is a ministry that began its monthly food distributions in 1990.  Since 2010, distributions have been made from Big Spring United Lutheran Church, 101 Crossroad School Road.
Distributions are made every month to families living in the Big Spring School District. The food bank has been serving between 120 and 140 families in recent months. However, we anticipate an increased need for food as residents are being furloughed or laid off during mandatory business closures. Online donation is not up and running as of yet. 
 
       Donations may be sent to:  Big Spring Area Food Bank, P O Box 82, Newville, PA  17241.

Thank you for considering a donation to the Food Bank.  It is much needed.  We are all in this together.

The Big Spring Area Food Bank is located inside the Big Spring United Lutheran Church, 101 Crossroad School Road, Newville, Pa. It’s normal distribution date is the last Monday of the month with the exception of May, November, and December. During these months it will be the Monday before the Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas holidays.  The Food Bank serves about an average of 180 families per month, all within the Big Spring School District.

The Director of the Food Bank is Shani Holleran Shenk.
She can be reached at 717-422-4603 or email at [email protected]

 2026 Calendar
January 26
February 23
March 30
April 27
*May 18
June 29
July 27
August 31
September 28
October 26
**November 23
***December 21
 
*early due to Memorial Day
**early due to Thanksgiving
***early due to Christmas
 
 Wintry Weather Policy—Check our Facebook page, call 717-422-4603, watch ABC 27 or CBS 21
Food Bank distribution will follow the school schedule during a winter closing for ice or snow. 
This means that if there is a 2 hour delay, distribution will begin at 11 AM. 
If school is cancelled, distribution is postponed until the day school reopens.