ABOUT US
We’re Neighbors Helping Neighbors.
Fifty years ago, Care and Share Incorporated of Erie County was organized by The Church Women United in 1971. It is a public, nonprofit, faith-based agency which works to help the community by reducing the stigma surrounding food insecurity and working to eradicate hunger. Some of the prominent founders were Millie Millar, Murita Ott, Mary Lee Wood, Ruth Parker, and Rev. Paul Stengel.
The philosophy at Care and Share is to provide a grocery store feel and experience to members of the community, allowing our neighbors in need to choose the food items they want and would use versus a prepackaged box of items they may not like, use and then ultimately waste.”
Anita Kromer
Executive Director
OUR MISSION
To serve qualifying residents of Erie County fairly and with dignity in providing emergency and supplemental food, clothing, linens, and housewares as available.
OUR VISION
All clients will be treated with respect and will be allowed to exercise choice to the extent possible, without discrimination.
Care and Share will adhere to all government regulations. When service limitations are necessary, they will be scaled according to family size.
Care and Share will provide an avenue for donors to share generously with those in need through gifts of cash, goods, and volunteer services.
