The Snack Shack, LLC is a collaborative youth-driven business venture of the Erie County Independent Living Program (ILP) at Bethesda Lutheran Services and Family Services of NW PA. The food truck will provide youth and young adults in the Independent Living Program with practical, hands-on job readiness skills and training!

About Erie County Independent Living: Erie County ILP is a collaboration of the Erie County Office of Children and Youth, Bethesda Children Services, and Family Services of NW PA. The program provides services to youth and young adults ages 14 to 23 who have been placed outside of their home due to child welfare concerns of juvenile probation involvement.

OUR MISSION

Mission Statement:

The ILP Snack Shack, LLC provides young adults with training and practical experience in business development and operations.

Vision Statement:

Youth possess employability skills as they enter adult life.

Philosophy:

The ILP Snack Shack, LLC will provide young adults with firsthand employment experience in business management, product development, marketing, and an understanding of the operational demands of owning and running a successful business. The ILP Snack Shack, LLC will strive to become a model for Independent Living Programs across the nation.