Our Mission

We are dedicated to providing food, compassion, and hope to our neighbors and children in need.

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How We Began

EYFP began in 1983 out of a walk-in closet in the Yorkfield Presbyterian Church.  Concerned church members sought to provide food assistance to struggling neighbors in the area. At that time, the pantry was able to serve about 25 families per week. As demand increased, so did the need for a new food pantry.

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Where We Are Now

EYFP opened the doors to its new 2,500 square-foot facility on January 2, 2016. Our ADA-compliant building offers our clients a welcoming and dignified shopping environment.

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EYFP is open during four shopping shifts per week, including evening and Saturday opportunities. Just like a grocery store, our clients can choose the food items that match their family preferences. We offer nutritious choices like meat, dairy, produce, and bread in addition to a large variety of non-perishable items.

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Our client population is diverse – those unemployed or under employed and finding it difficult to make ends meet, single parents with little or no support, senior citizens on fixed incomes, those with disabilities, and those dealing with medical issues.

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During FY2021

• EYFP provided more than 7,300 food distributions to more than 1,400 unique households.

• We served over 4,600 individuals – including 2,356 children and 689 senior citizens.

• Nearly 300 volunteers served more than 11,000 hours in our ongoing effort to prevent food insecurity.

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