Healthy Franklin County

12/05/2025

The Greencastle Antrim Food Pantry is making sure everyone in the community is cared for.
If you’re able to donate—canned goods, boxed items, or other non-perishables—your generosity can make a meaningful difference for a family in our community. ❤️
If you can’t donate right now, simply sharing this post helps spread the word and is just as appreciated.
Thank you for helping care for our neighbors and keeping our community strong this season. 💙

Thank you, Greencastle-Antrim friends! As the need has increased - so has your generosity. We are humbled to be part of this community. Here are some specific needs for the month of December.

12/04/2025

This Season, Your Well-Being Matters
The holidays can be tough for anyone dealing with depression or chronic illness. If you’re struggling, you’re not alone—many feel more stressed or isolated this time of year.
✨ Keep plans simple
✨ Say no when you need to
✨ Ask for help
✨ Make time to rest
✨ Take care of yourself (sleep, meds, movement, nutrition, and moments of calm)
If things get overwhelming, support is out there visit https://bit.ly/3MEEVfq for local resources.

12/03/2025

Looking for a budget-friendly veggie that works in everything from hearty winter soups to quick weeknight sides? 🥬 Cabbage is having its moment!

This month's Market Basket of the Month is shining a spotlight on this crunchy, nutrient-packed powerhouse. Whether you’re warming up with a cozy bowl of soup, tossing together a simple sauté, or exploring new ways to get more veggies on the table, cabbage fits right in. It stores well, stretches your meals, and adds a delicious boost of fiber and vitamins.

Check out this month’s featured recipes and additional resources at paharvestofthemonth.org for easy, family-friendly ideas—perfect for busy days, chilly evenings, or anytime you’re craving something wholesome and comforting.

12/03/2025

Shapiro Administration Announces Opening of 2025-26 LIHEAP Season, Reminds Pennsylvanians of Moratorium on Shutoffs: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/newsroom/shapiro-administration-announces-opening-of-2025-26-liheap-seaso

DHS announced that the 2025-26 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) season will begin taking applications on Wednesday, December 3. Normally opened in November each year, the program was delayed due to the federal government shutdown. The 2025-26 season is scheduled to run from December 3 through April 10, 2026.

To protect Pennsylvanians during the delay, Governor Josh Shapiro worked with the Public Utility Commission (PUC) and utility providers to start the winter shutoff moratorium earlier on November 1, 2025 (it usually begins in December each year). This ensured that Pennsylvanians who could not access LIHEAP in November because of the shutdown did not risk having their heat or electricity shut off as temperatures dropped.

LIHEAP is a federally funded DHS program that helps eligible households pay their heating bills by sending payments directly to their utility company or fuel provider. States receive LIHEAP funding through a federal block grant — these dollars were finally issued last week by the Trump Administration after the federal shutdown ended. Pennsylvania typically receives more than $215 million in LIHEAP funding each year, including $216 million in 2023 and $229 million in 2024.

“Pennsylvanians deserve the safety and health benefits that come from being able to heat their homes and keep themselves and their families warm through the winter,” said DHS Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh. “LIHEAP helps hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians each year by providing cash and crisis grants directly to the eligible household’s utility company or heating fuel provider, and I am very glad that we are finally able to begin this important work. I encourage anyone who may need help with heating costs to apply for LIHEAP and keep your home safe through this winter.”

12/02/2025

We want every child in Franklin County to be warm this winter...please join us on THURSDAY 12/4/25 - NOON TO 6PM TO GET A FREE COAT FOR YOUR CHILD - all we ask is for ID for parents and birth certificates/school id for children. Spread the word and share this post...there may be a few surprises as well for parents
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11/27/2025

🧡🍂 Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂🧡

Sending our warmest wishes for a peaceful and joyful holiday. May your day be filled with gratitude, cozy moments, and the company of those you cherish most.

Thank you for being part of our community. Enjoy every moment of this special day! ✨

11/26/2025

Have you heard about PA Navigate? It’s a website that helps you find the support you need, all in one place.

See what your community has to offer! Enter your zip code at www.pa-navigate.org to get started today.

11/25/2025

At the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns…

11/24/2025

🦃 Turkey Trouble? We can help!

Join our free holiday meal prep office hours on November 24 from 3 to 4 p.m. Eastern. Ask food safety experts your pressing questions and feel confident before the big meal!

Register now: https://fightbac.org/events/

11/24/2025

Curious about what’s happening in our local charitable food system?

Join us for an inspiring conversation with community partners who are working every day to strengthen food security in Franklin County and beyond.

This is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and hear directly from those making an impact on the ground. Whether you’re a community member, volunteer, or simply passionate about improving health and access for all, you won’t want to miss it!

Register at healthyfranklincounty.org Save your spot today and be part of the movement toward a healthier, more connected community. 💬🌱

11/23/2025

If you served in one of these locations - on the ground, in the airspace above, in territorial waters, or on a ship that was called there - you may be eligible for VA toxic exposure benefits and compensation.

The PACT Act expanded eligibility for hundreds of conditions linked to burn pits, airborne hazards, radiation, chemicals, warfare agents, and more.

If you think you may qualify or want help filing a claim, contact us - we're here to assist our veterans every step of the way.

11/19/2025

Visit dhs.pa.gov for services, programs, and other resources that can help you care for your loved one.

During , we honor the many Pennsylvanians providing dignified care for loved ones across our communities. Being a caregiver is a selfless act of love that is both rewarding and challenging, but remember, you don’t have to do it alone.

Visit dhs.pa.gov for services, programs, and other resources that can help you care for your loved one.