Shippensburg Produce and Outreach (SPO) began in 2008 as concerned members of the community discussed ways in which we could assist those whose access to healthy produce was limited by a lack of money. Our organization was mentored by Project SHARE as we learned and grew into the organization we are today. SPO achieved nonprofit 501(c)(3) status in January 2014 and is now operated as an independent agency with a board that includes volunteers and clients.

Our mission is to continue to meet the needs of the Shippensburg community as the cost of fresh produce continues to rise. We have developed partnerships with local agencies such as the Central PA Food Bank, Aldi of Shippensburg, Walmart, Weis, Giant, SU Farm, the Gleaning Project of South-Central PA and area farmers so that we can accept donations of excess harvest, glean fields after harvest and purchase additional produce as needed.

We also provide information and take applications for the Senior Boxes under the guidelines of the Department of Agriculture and provide information about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Senior Boxes are distributed to eligible recipients on the 3^rd and 4^th Tuesday of each month.