Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Care You Can Count On
Providing food, transportation, and connection for neighbors who need a hand.
How We Help
Support When and Where It Matters Most
From food access to transportation and guidance, Community Hive offers services designed to meet real needs. Our goal is simple: help neighbors find stability today while building a stronger tomorrow.
Give
Support our local food pantry with donations that provide groceries and essential resources to families in need. Every contribution helps fight food insecurity in the Ephrata and Cocalico communities.
Volunteer
Join our volunteer team to help with Meals on Wheels, office support, and food distribution. Make a real impact by serving neighbors across Ephrata and Cocalico.
Resources
Access food assistance, transportation, and case management
when you need it the most. We’re here to support individuals and families
throughout Ephrata and Cocalico areas.
Serving Northern Lancaster
Welcome to Community Hive
Community Hive is the next chapter in a long tradition of neighbors helping neighbors in the Ephrata and Cocalico communities.
Formerly known as Ephrata Area Social Services, Community Hive reflects the spirit that has always powered our work: people coming together to support one another. Like a thriving beehive, a strong community depends on shared effort—neighbors offering help, volunteers giving their time, and partners working together to make sure everyone has the support they need.
By connecting people with resources, relationships, and opportunities, Community Hive helps individuals and families build stability while strengthening the community we all call home.
Our Impact in Action
2025 by the Numbers
Behind every number is a neighbor helped, a need met, and a community strengthened. From stocking pantry shelves to providing reliable transportation, each service represents real moments of care that make daily life a little easier for local families.
Take a look at what 2025 looked like in action—measured not just in totals, but in the collective effort of volunteers, donors, and partners working together to support those who need it most.
89
People Served via Meals on Wheels Monthly
4800
Rides Provided
16,589
Hand Up Pantry Visits
11,500
Volunteer Hours
Stay Up-To-Date With the Hive
Upcoming Events
Join us in making a difference right here in our community. From food drives to donation events, there are plenty of ways to lend a hand, give back, and stay connected—see what’s coming up and get involved.
Events List
- Gather on the Hill, June 9, 2026: June 9, 2026
- Bonifest: June 27, 2026
- Gather on the Hill, July 7, 2026: July 7, 2026
- Gather on the Hill, August 4, 2026: August 4, 2026
- BBQ Bash: October 11, 2026
- ExtraGive: November 20, 2026
