Community Outreach
In addition to providing services to Erie County through long-established programs, GECAC identifies problems or challenges in our communities and provides the means and resources to solve them through partnerships with churches, schools, organizations, and businesses. Thank you to our amazing partners! Their members, students, staff, and parishioners truly are helping people and changing lives!
Warming Erie County
GECAC will be distributing free blankets, socks, gloves, hats, boots, coats, and scarves through our Warming Erie County events. Warming Erie County is a partnership between GECAC and local churches and private schools. Parishioners, students, and GECAC employees have donated new blankets and winter clothing to help their neighbors in need before the winter weather arrives. Warming Erie County events are open to the public.
Locations & Dates-2023
Open to the Public
*This event has already taken place in 2023. The 2024 dates will be posted when available.
Northwestern Senior Center
9 Academy Street
Albion, PA 16401
Friday, October 20
10 A.M.-Noon (or until supplies last)
Union City Senior Center
27 Johnson Street
Union City, PA 16438
Friday, October 27
10 A.M.-Noon (or until supplies last)
R. Benjamin Wiley Central City Senior Center
823 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16501
Saturday, November 4
10 A.M.-11:30 A.M. (or until supplies last)
Midweek Food Trucks Event
Midweek is the perfect time for families and college students to attend our food truck event. Parents and people leaving work who want a grab-and-go meal, as well as students who want a variety of food options in one location, won't want to miss this opportunity. All proceeds will benefit Warming Erie County.
In addition to food trucks, GECAC will be collecting new winter coats, gloves, hats, socks, and blankets to distribute to families and seniors through GECAC's Warming Erie County events. Midweek Food Trucks Event is open to the public.
Locations & Dates-2023
Open to the Public
*This event has already taken place in 2023. The 2024 dates will be posted when available.
Saint George Church Parking Lot
5145 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16509
Wednesday, September 20th
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Giving Tree
GECAC gives Christmas presents to clients through our Giving Tree program. GECAC presented 1,000 gifts to seniors, men, women, and children. Generous churches, businesses, and GECAC employees adopt the families and purchase new gifts from their wish lists. Gifts range from pajamas, microwaves, and bedsheets to toys.
Locations & Dates-2023
Open to GECAC Clients
December 2023
Food Bags Events
Locations & Dates - 2023
Open to GECAC Clients
*This event has already taken place in 2023. The 2024 dates will be posted when available.
Spruce Up Erie County
Spruce Up Erie County is helping its neighbors who are unable to afford cleaning and hygiene products due to poverty. GECAC distributes free toilet paper, paper towels, feminine hygiene products, dish soap, laundry soap, sponges, dishcloths, and towels through their Spruce Up Erie County event. Spruce Up Erie County is a partnership between GECAC and local churches and private schools. Parishioners, students, and GECAC employees donate products most of us take for granted. The Spruce Up Erie County event is open to the public.
Locations & Dates-2023
Open to the Public
