Montgomery County, PA Community Action Development Commission

Self Help and Resource Exchange (SHARE)

  • Program Status: Open

Stretch your Food Dollars

The Self-Help And Resource Exchange (SHARE) rewards volunteerism with low-cost food.  People who have helped in their community, neighborhoods and family can exchange their service for discount prices.  Typically, every 2 hours of service will earn 50% off retail prices.

Through this food co-op buying service participants can buy $40-$50 dollars worth of fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen meats and staples for just $20.  There are various types of packages.  Some are all meat, some all produce and some are a mix.  In the summer there are also "Farm Fresh" packages that feature local foods sponsored by the Food Trust. There is also an extensive list of foods that can be bought in bulk at wholesale prices.

 

Eligibility


This program is open to all.  There are no income or other restrictions.

Income Guidelines

No income restrictions.

Fees

A regular monthly package is $20 plus 2 hours of good deeds. You can also buy foods by the case.

Good Deeds include:

  • helping a neighbor
  • neighborhood clean-ups
  • helping with children
  • volunteering at church
  • serving at soup kitchens and food cupboards
  • kindness in general

What Does the Program Provide?

This program provides a monthly food package for $15 to $20 (valued at $40-50).  The customer will also have completed two hours of good deeds in the preceeding month.  Food package types include:

  • Value:  meats & veggies
  • Produce
  • Non-pork value
  • Meat specials
  • Holiday specials
  • Farm fresh

Program Background and Details

Payment Method:  We accept EBT, VISA, money order or cash only.  Sorry, no checks.

Ordering:  Orders must be placed 2 weeks before pick-up. Call for dates and times.

Pick-up Note:  We do not have refrigeration.  If you fail to pick up your package it will be donated to a needy family.

Refund Policy:  Sorry, no refunds.