Shepherd's Shelf

11/12/2025

This Saturday, the day of the Scouting for Food Drive, is a VERY important day for Shepherd's Shelf. This food drive stocks our shelves and provides inventory that can be used for weeks to feed our community.

If you have received a "door hanger", we thank you in advance for your generous donations that are so badly needed at this time. IF you did not receive a door hanger from the Scouts and would like to donate, we will be at Shepherd's Shelf from 10-1 on Saturday accepting donations. For a list of the most needed items, see the attached list.

As always, we are happy to accept donations that can be dropped off at Shepherd's Shelf from 9:30-2:30 M-Th or by special arrangement by calling 215-256-8738.

THANK YOU and THANKS to the Scouts for making this valuable food drive happen!

11/11/2025

Thank you to all that participated in the Shepherd’s Shelf “merch” sale! $205 was raised and it will be put to good use in purchasing personal care items for our clients! Also…Thank you to Kubio in Skippack for making it possible!

11/08/2025

If you are interested in making a donation of non-perishable food items and/or non-food items that our clients often can't afford, check out this list of what is most needed right now.

Thank you so much for your kindness during these challenging times!

11/04/2025

Shepherds Shelf has always been a grateful recipient of food donated during Scouting For Food. THIS YEAR, with the cuts in funding and the stop in SNAP benefits, we are even more dependent on this extremely important food drive to stock our shelves. If you are able, please participate and put those bags of food out for the Scouts. Shepherd’s Shelf and the people we serve are extremely thankful!

🌟 When the shelves go bare, community fills the gap.
📅 Flyer Drop-Off: Friday, November 8
🚚 Food Pick-Up: Friday, November 15

This November, the Scouts of the General Nash District are stepping up once again for our neighbors through the Scouting for Food Drive — but this year, the need is deeper than ever.

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💔 The Reality

In Montgomery County, thousands of families — including many right here in the North Penn and Souderton school districts — are quietly struggling to put food on the table.

And now, with the federal government shutdown, families who rely on SNAP (food stamp) benefits will not receive them in November. That means many local parents will be forced to choose between feeding their children and keeping the lights on.

This is where we come in.

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🥫 What to Give

When you receive a Scouting for Food flyer on November 8, please fill a bag with non-perishable items:
• Canned vegetables, fruits, tuna, or soup
• Peanut butter, pasta, rice, cereal, and boxed meals
• Baby food and formula
• Gluten-free and allergy-friendly foods

🧼 Families also desperately need essentials that SNAP benefits can’t buy, including:
• Toilet paper, tissues, and soap
• Toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant
• Feminine hygiene products
• Diapers and baby wipes
• Laundry detergent and cleaning supplies
• Pet food

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👐 How It Works
1. Friday, November 8: Scouts will leave flyers and bags at your home.
2. Friday, November 15: Place your filled bag outside by 9:00 a.m., and our Scouts will collect it.
3. Donations go directly to local food pantries serving Montgomery County families.

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💛 Why It Matters

Hunger doesn’t always look the way we think. It’s the single mom in the carpool line, the senior on a fixed income, the family whose hours were just cut.
When the safety nets fail, community becomes the lifeline.

Every can of soup, every bar of soap, every act of kindness tells a struggling neighbor: you’re not forgotten.

Let’s come together — Scout families, neighbors, and friends — to make sure no one in our community goes hungry this November.

🙏 Thank you for supporting Scouting for Food and for reminding our community what it means to care.

11/01/2025

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10/31/2025

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10/30/2025

As you visit the Holiday Marketplace of Harleysville, please consider bringing an item for the Shepherd's Shelf Food Pantry items needed list.
The need is great right now, and your donation will help support local families in our community. A collection box will be available at the event.
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At Shepherd’s Shelf, we are committed to serving our community by providing food and essentials to families in need. Your donations make all the difference. By giving even a few items, you’re helping to put support your neighbors in need. Most Needed Pantry Items Right Now…

FOOD ITEMS
Rice or Pasta sides
Broth / Gravy
Applesauce
Rame
Baking mixes – cake, brownie, muffin, cookie, etc
Boxed potatoes (not mashed)
Canned veggies
Hearty Soups
Manwich
SPAM
Chef Boyardee
Hamburger Helper
Canned salmon
Stewed tomatoes
Cereal
Canned Fruit
Peanut butter
Pasta / Spaghetti
Canned potatoes

NON-FOOD ITEMS
Toilet Paper
Cleaning products
Paper towels
Personal care items – shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.
Baby Wipes

10/30/2025

LAST CALL!!! This fundraising event wraps up after this weekend!! Get your Shepherd’s Shelf Merch and help support Shepherd’s Shelf!!

Kubio Studios in Skippack is generously donating 30% of all sales back to Shepherd’s Shelf! The proceeds of this sale will go towards the purchasing of personal care items - items that are NOT covered by SNAP benefits but are so needed by our clients! The sale goes on through the end of October! Check it out …. https://kubiostudios.com/ THANK YOU for your support!! ❤️

Buy unique and customized gifts, custom apparel, drinkware, bath & body products. Laser engraving gifts for a more personalized touch. Shadow Art by Jen. Email us at sales@kubiostudios.com for custom products. We look forward to working with you!

10/29/2025

Day 29 of the government shutdown. Imagine not having enough money to meet all of your expenses AND feed your family.

Imagine the stress, the worry, the fear involved with no longer having the assistance of SNAP or WIC benefits. What will you delay paying so that you can buy food? The electric and risk being in the cold and the dark? The car payment and risk not being able to get to work? The rent and risk eviction and becoming homeless?

This is why there are food pantries like Shepherd’s Shelf - to help in times of crisis. And we are in crisis. Please keep all those in need in mind as we enter this difficult time. We welcome all acts of kindness and donations as we help support our community in need.

And for those that don’t entirely understand SNAP, the food stamp program, here is some “food for thought”…

10/27/2025

It’s that time of year again – time to start thinking about Christmas and The Shepherd’s Shelf Christmas Gift Card Program!

As in years past, Shepherd’s Shelf will be distributing Walmart gift cards to Shepherd’s Shelf clients with registered, qualifying children to assist with purchasing Christmas gifts. If you are interested in making a donation to this program, donations can be made in any amount and EVERY donation is greatly appreciated. There are 2 ways that you can donate:

1. You can write a check - Please write the check out to "Christ Lutheran Church" and put "SS Christmas Program" in the memo field and drop it off at the church office OR mail it to The Shepherd’s Shelf c/o Christ Lutheran Church 2211 Mainland Rd, Harleysville, PA 19438.

2. You can donate by credit card or PayPal- Go to the church website, https://www.christlc.org/. Click on “Witnessing” in the top header. Click on “Shepherd’s Shelf,’ scroll down to the “Get Involved” section and click on “Donate.” Where it says “Use this donation for,” select “Christmas Program” from the dropdown box. Enter either your credit card or PayPal information.

The Deadline for Donations is Sunday 11/16/2025.

Thanks so much for making Christmas a little brighter for our Shepherd Shelf clients and their children!

10/25/2025

Come out to the Morgan Log Cabin Harvest Heritage & enjoy the festivities.. We’re here until 4 & we’re accepting donations for the Shepherd’s Shelf.
Weikel Rd
Lansdale, PA

10/23/2025

This Saturday - October 25th - come to this fun local event! Morgan Loghouse is waiving an entrance fee if you bring a non-perishable food item! So grab a can off the shelf and head on over and have some fun all while you support Shepherd’s Shelf and help feed those in need within our community!

Harvest Heritage Day is this Saturday! Join us from 11:00am-4:00pm and shop from local venues, enjoy hotdogs and hamburgers cooked by the Scouts of America, and have fun with activities like pumpkin painting, a colonial dress relay race, and crafts through the Eclipse Center for Creative Community. Visit: https://www.morganloghouse.org/event/harvest-heritage-day-2/ to learn more and we hope to see you there!