Voted #1 Non-Profit in Lancaster County for 3 years in a row, Anchor Lancaster strives to be a good neighbor by providing a hot breakfast and warm showers every weekday, while aiding with other essential needs. We offer a welcoming safe environment, receiving guests with dignity, respect & compassion.


  • Everyone who would like to eat breakfast can come to the doors at 29 East Walnut Street and will be guided to the gym for breakfast.  

    Breakfast is served 8:30 am - 9:45 am.  

    All are welcome.


  • Free Showers are provided for our unsheltered neighbors every weekday.  

    Shower supplies are provided.  Neighbors sign up for a time period with Guest Service employees.  Shower time begins at 7 am until 8 am.  Then we pause for breakfast.  Showers reopen at 8:30 am until there is no line.


  • Thank you for donating and helping us feed our guests.


    Click here to donate


  • If you prefer to write a check and send through snail mail. 

    Make check payable to: Anchor Lancaster.  Send to:

    Anchor Lancaster

    29 East Walnut Street  Lancaster PA 17602

Supporting Anchor

  •      Anchor Lancaster's Gift Catalog offers a simple way to impact the life of a guest!  Check out the catalog here

  •      Our Wish List gives you the chance to purchase specific items that are vital to our guests!   Click here for the list

  •      Use our secure payment service to donate directly to Anchor Lancaster.  Thank you for your support!

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