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Now through March 31st, join us and Food Lion to help make a difference today. Buy a bag of Food Lion Feeds Oranges or make a cash donation at the register to help donate meals to Feeding America and our food bank. Small acts of kindness make a big difference.
Shopping for healthy, nutritious food can be really tough these days, but with some planning and prepping shopping on a budget is possible. To help save money and reduce food waste, use these tips before heading to the store!
🍎 Plan your meals and snacks ahead of time and try incorporating local, seasonal produce.
🍉 Remember to look through your fridge and pantry to see what food you have at home to create meals and snacks before purchasing more.
🍅 Use a grocery list and shop sales when purchasing food.
🍓 Learn about community resources such as SNAP, WIC, and local food banks
More tips for shopping healthy on a budget can be found here: sm.eatright.org/shopbudget
We were thrilled to welcome women in leadership and cabinet officials from the Office of the Governor of Pennsylvania Shapiro administration to the food bank to volunteer in recognition of Women's History Month.
Participants included:
- Acting Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones, Dept. of Drug and Alcohol Programs
- Acting Secretary Nancy Walker, Dept. of Labor & Industry
- Deputy Secretary Lauren Imgrund, Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources
- Acting Insurance Commissioner Mike Humphreys
- Jen Selber, Office of General Counsel
- Moriah Hathaway, Executive Director, PA Commission for Women
- Kristin Faust, Governor's Office Central Region Manager
- and more!
Thank you for taking time out of your day to pack food boxes for your neighbors in need!
Last week, state Rep. Justin Fleming visited the Harrisburg Hub to tour and learn more about the food bank. We discussed how the food bank works, state and federal policy, and how we work with partners across the region to serve neighbors in need. We look forward to continuing to work with Rep. Fleming to end hunger in his district and across central PA.
Today is National Potato Chip Day!
We can't think of a more iconic snack than the potato chip! Invented by Chef George Crum in 1853 at the Saratoga Springs' elegant Moon Lake Lodge resort, they were originally known as "Saratoga Chips."
These deliciously, thin, crispy, salty snacks have since become a staple snack in many household pantries. And while plain potato chips are always a safe bet, they are also the perfect vehicle to embody many different flavors allowing for hundreds of flavors to be created around the world!
What's your favorite flavor? What's the most exotic flavor chip you've eaten?
Everywhere, food insecurity disproportionately affects women. Here are some staggering facts from the USDA:
•Women face a higher food insecurity rate than men in both households with and without children.
•Women living alone have a food insecurity rate of 13.2% compared to 12.3% for men living alone
•Single female-headed households have the highest food insecurity rate of any household type, with a food insecurity rate of 24.3% (nearly 1-in-4 households) and a very low food security rate (meaning they skip meals and go hungry on a regular basis of 8.0%)
Millions of women work hard to feed their families, but the price of fresh food can make it difficult to buy groceries. Food banks, like ours and our many partners across Central Pa, provide healthy, nutritious foods that give women and mothers the ability to cook delicious, comforting meals.
Single mothers and women like Berta, Loretta, and Amanda are grateful to the Food Bank for giving an extra hand when it's needed most. “I love the food,” says Berta. “This is really helpful, and it’s good,” Amanda says, smiling. “This food and produce help substitute for what we can’t afford to get. It helps out a lot,” comments Loretta.
You can help women and their families in need today. Use the link to make a donation https://www.centralpafoodbank.org/givefunds/
We are excited to continue sharing tips and tricks for National Nutrition Month!
Meeting with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist can help people of all ages get the nutrition guidance they need by developing a safe, realistic eating plan and providing creative meal planning strategies to help you stay motivated.
Find a nutrition expert during : sm.eatright.org/findRD
Time to update your Crocs for the warm weather and fun ahead!
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Now, when you complete a purchase on Crocs.com or in one of our Crocs U.S. retail stores, you can add a donation amount of your choosing. Every $1 donated helps provide up to 10 meals* secured by Feeding America on behalf of local member food banks.
We have two positions open in our northern territory!
This is a great chance to join a team that cares about its community and is working hard to end hunger throughout Central Pa.
You can find the full job descriptions here https://www.centralpafoodbank.org/who-we-are/job-opportunities/
THANK YOU, from the bottom of our hearts! Raising over $75,000 is no easy feat!
We cannot express the honor, love, and hope we feel from the generosity shown by our community through ! Ya'll are amazing and we are just so thankful to be a part of this generous community!
Just one hour left in . Your gift helps us reach over 57,000 unique individuals and over 50,000 unique households! We are incredibly thankful and inspired by your generosity.
Help us reach our neighbors facing food insecurity, https://www.raisetheregion.org/organizations/central-pennsylvania-food-bank-b087c3e3-f0f7-4cec-b80c-d0314b0194f1
Volunteers contribute approximately 3,000 hours a year at our Williamsport hub. With every piece of food, our volunteers pack and distribute, a little bit of comfort is given out.
Your donation helps us provide essential, nutritious food items for our volunteers to pack up and give to our neighbors facing food insecurity. Help us provide more comfort here https://www.raisetheregion.org/organizations/central-pennsylvania-food-bank-b087c3e3-f0f7-4cec-b80c-d0314b0194f1
Your donations through help us partner with 110 partners to distribute food in Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Tioga, and Union Counties
These partnerships are essential to reaching those facing food insecurity. Your donations help us collaborate with agencies and pantries reaching community members we normally couldn’t reach. Donate here https://www.raisetheregion.org/organizations/central-pennsylvania-food-bank-b087c3e3-f0f7-4cec-b80c-d0314b0194f1 to join the fight.
The early bird catches the worm, or in this case, donates to help us reach more of our food-insecure neighbors.
As you sip your warm cup of coffee, use this link to donate https://bit.ly/2NJeqHW and help us provide some much-needed comfort to your neighbors in need this year.
We are 4hrs into and we are already so excited to see all the love pouring out to help those in need. This is your chance to do something great in your community.
Give here https://www.raisetheregion.org/organizations/central-pennsylvania-food-bank-b087c3e3-f0f7-4cec-b80c-d0314b0194f1
is here!
In 2022, with the support of donors, we served a total of 358,250 individuals and 155,545 households across Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Tioga, and Union County.
Use this link to donate https://www.raisetheregion.org/organizations/central-pennsylvania-food-bank-b087c3e3-f0f7-4cec-b80c-d0314b0194f1 and help us reach our goal of $50,000
Today is ! A day dedicated to celebrating women’s achievements and the continued fight for gender equality. We applaud and thank all the women who are inspirational and active in our mission of ending hunger!
"Women have the power to save a generation from hunger. Empowering women and girls can end hunger for good and transform whole communities. Women are hungry for change." Check out this link to learn how empowering women and giving them equal opportunity, can not only change their lives, but their communities too https://www.wfpusa.org/women-are-hungrier-infographic/
Women are hungrier. Women are resilient. Women are the solution. Help make an impact.
Now through March 31st, join us and Food Lion to help make a difference today. Buy a bag of Food Lion Feeds Oranges or make a cash donation at the register to help donate meals to Feeding America and our food bank. Small acts of kindness make a big difference.
Tomorrow is the day! starts at 6pm March 8th and continues until 11:59pm March 9th.
Use this link to donate, https://bit.ly/2NJeqHW Any gift amount makes a difference. We can’t wait to watch our amazing community come together to help those in need.
In celebration of we want to spotlight Ellen Swallow Richards and Agnes Fay Morgan. These two women led groundbreaking research in the field of nutrition!
Ellen Swallow Richards was the first woman to attend MIT. She used chemistry to analyze the nutritional composition of food and contaminants within water. She established the first school lunch program and wrote the USDA's first nutrition pamphlet. Her work led to the Massachusetts’ Pure Food and Drug Act, as well as the state’s adoption of water quality standards (the country’s first).
Agnes Fay Morgan was the head of the home economics department at UC Berkeley. She raised the bar for nutrition education by requiring her students to take classes in chemistry, organic chemistry, physiology and statistics. Morgan also made various discoveries relating to nutrient requirements. Some of her discoveries include decreasing bone density with age and how dietary fat intake impacts blood cholesterol levels.
WOW! How amazing were these two pioneers? Their legacy has created such an important impact on the nutrition industry.
💥 Important Reminder 💥
If you participate in SNAP, the "Emergency Allotments"(EA) have ended! If you need help finding access to food, please don't hesitate to reach out. We know this will be a challenging and stressful future for many.
Here are some helpful resources:
🍎 Call our SNAP Helpline at 1.877.999.5964
🍎 Use this link to find help https://www.centralpafoodbank.org/find-help/
🍎 Call 2.1.1 or visit https://www.pa211.org/
"The bills are still due and I have to feed my family."
Angelique uses food from the Food Bank to help feed her family. "It helps to put a meal together. It helps to stretch the income that we do have, so it is greatly appreciated. And It is needed."
Help feed families, like Angelique's by making a donation today, https://www.centralpafoodbank.org/givefunds/
Happy National Nutrition Month! This year's theme is Fuel For The Future. Discover ways to nourish yourself with minimal impact on the environment.
Get more tips on sustainable eating here https://www.eatright.org/food/planning/food-security-and-sustainability/sustainable-eating
We are so grateful for their support during Hunger Action Month. Thank you for helping us continue to reach our food insecure neighbors.
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank fills the fridges and tummies of ‘neighbors in need’
The demand for food assistance coupled with frigid temperatures creates insurmountable challenges for neighbors in need. The challenges compounded by a cloud of inflation and rising costs are overwhelming. Imagine having to choose between feeding your family and staying warm, which one would you choose?
Food provides comfort when all else seems hopeless. You can help us continue to provide comfort by donating during which starts in one week! Use this link to donate https://bit.ly/2NJeqHW
Today starts !
We are excited to celebrate women and the amazing work they do every day, not just in the food bank and non-profit industry, but in every industry!
Keep your eyes peeled as we highlight amazing women throughout the month.
Today starts !
We are excited to celebrate women and the amazing work they do every day, not just in the food bank and non-profit industry, but in every industry!
Keep your eyes peeled as we highlight amazing women throughout the month.
Join us and GIANT , tomorrow at 7pm, for the Hershey Bears game!
Help us send hunger to the penalty box! Bring a non-perishable food item to donate or use this link to make a monetary donation, https://bit.ly/3m9Hw42
You can find more information about the game here https://www.hersheybears.com/schedule/
Go Bears!
We had the amazing opportunity to have a quick conversation with Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America, to celebrate her incredible work for those facing food insecurity in our Nation.
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Our conversation was inspiring and reminded us that, even though the world can seem so hopeless at times, there is still so much hope to be found in our communities. This is just a brief look into our conversation, "What gives me hope? People, no matter what else is happening in the universe, no matter what else is happening around them, people stepping up to be good to each other. Human beings have the capacity to be so good to each other. I'm hopeful for what happens when humans decide that certain things are unacceptable and decide to be good to each other and when that combination happens, it's magic."
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We couldn't think of a better way to end and kick off month starting tomorrow than with our conversation with Claire. We are incredibly thankful to be a part of the Feeding America network and are inspired by her relentless work to help the food insecure in our nation. You can watch our full conversation on our Youtube channel https://youtu.be/seaLtlDWAN4
Earlier this month we spoke with Kevin Ressler, CEO of Way of Lancaster County, PA , to celebrate Black History Month. His answers were thought provoking and insightful. It’s clear to see he has a passion to help others and continues to question the cause and effect of systematic injustices.
Here's a brief snippet of the interview:
What or who has been your biggest inspiration?
"It’s the legacy of my grandparents. Not only were they themselves very involved with church work, but they were the first Bishop in Africa for the Mennonite Church, and on my American side, my grandfather was a church planter in rural Ohio. And both of their wives, of course, had instrumental parts in their work. But their children and their grandchildren have continued to follow along with this mantle of helping people. And so, just been being able to be a part of the family and to continue being a part of that legacy and saying I’ve got a finite time on this world and limited opportunities of what I can do with that time and some of the best well-suited ways to utilize that time is to spend it endeavoring to help people who have less fortune or opportunity than I have."
You can read the whole interview on our blog, https://www.centralpafoodbank.org/black-history-month-interview-with-kevin-ressler-ceo-of-united-way-of-lancaster-county/
💥 Important Reminder 💥
If you participate in SNAP, the "Emergency Allotments"(EA) will be ending in March 2023. The last EA will be distributed in February. If you need help finding access to food, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Here are some resources to be prepared:
🍎 Call our SNAP Helpline at 1.877.999.5964
🍎 Use this link to find help https://www.centralpafoodbank.org/find-help/
🍎 Call 2.1.1 or visit https://www.pa211.org/
Thank you ’s Restaurants for letting us network alongside you, during the chili cook-off at the Lititz Fire and Ice Festival. Our team was thrilled to be there, connect with the community, and help raise awareness about food insecurity and the funds needed to support our mission.
Thank you, Isaac’s Restaurants, for your ongoing support of our mission to end hunger.
Did you know, 10,032,628 pounds of food and 8,360,523 meals were distributed to our neighbors in need in 2022?
In the coldest winter months, January through March, the Food Bank distributed 2,433,265 pounds of food and 2,027,720 meals! Your donation through helps us provide nutritious food and meals to our neighbors in need during the coldest months of the year.
Kick-off for 2023 starts at 6pm Wednesday, March 8. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of our impact!
Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day. It's especially important for students to help them focus on schoolwork throughout the day.
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The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania committed to provide free breakfasts to all of its schoolchildren during the 2022-2023 school year. Statewide, about 800,000 children became newly eligible for breakfast at no cost, on top of the 900,000 who were already traditionally certified. This means a total of 1.7 million school-aged children are eligible for free breakfast in Pennsylvania!
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Across the 27 counties that comprise the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank’s service territory, there are about 225,000 public school children who may now receive free breakfast in addition to the 174,000 students who were already eligible.
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Access to school breakfast allows food-insecure families faced with high inflation to stretch their food budgets further whether they previously qualified for free breakfast or not. The universality of the program also saves children from the stigma about who is eating breakfast at school and why.
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School meals provide in-kind support to food-insecure children in a setting in which they are already comfortable. Like SNAP, school meals are convenient and effective for families. By supporting school meal expansion, anti-hunger advocates can help ensure that every child has the nutrition needed to focus and learn effectively.
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Read the full policy brief here https://www.centralpafoodbank.org/policy-brief-estimated-impact-of-universal-school-breakfast-in-central-pennsylvania/
We had the privilege of hosting First Lady Shapiro earlier this week. She helped pack food boxes while learning more about what we do for our neighbors facing food insecurity. And with changes to SNAP coming in March, she also encouraged continued support for food banks and soup kitchens.
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"Having access to healthy food is essential to living a healthy, productive life and we must ensure that remains available across our Commonwealth. The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and their dedicated volunteers help Pennsylvania’s neighbors in need each and every day, and I’m inspired by their service to their community,” First Lady Shapiro said.
You can read more about her visit here https://www.governor.pa.gov/newsroom/first-lady-shapiro-volunteers-at-central-pennsylvania-food-bank-to-raise-awareness-of-impending-federal-reductions-to-snap-benefits/
There are 80,000 kids, in the 27 counties we serve, that get breakfast every day! These programs are vital in making sure kids have full bellies so they can focus and learn during the school day.
Looking to join a progressive and fun-loving nonprofit team? We are looking to hire a Youth Programs Manager and a Food Sourcing Manager. If these positions sound interesting to you, check out their full descriptions here, https://www.centralpafoodbank.org/who-we-are/job-opportunities/
In honor of President's Day, the Food Bank will be closed today and reopen at regular hours tomorrow.
As we continue to strive to be better people and change our world for the better, we are reminded of Barack Obama's quote "Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek."
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We’ve ‘bean’ thinking about how grateful we are for your support this month! This is the last stop Crunch will make on the journey and it's the most important stop! Every day, neighbors across central Pennsylvania make hard choices between paying for groceries or other critical expenses such as housing, transportation and medicine. The Food Bank works diligently to meet the needs of those facing hunger. Families like Anna's, who says the Food Bank helps them stretch their budgets a little further each month. “The Food Bank means being able to get through the month without stressing about where we are getting money to get our meals. It means being able to pay an entire bill instead of needing some of that for food.” Read more at https://bit.ly/3Ltk8H3 #HungerActionMonth #EndingHungerTogether
The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank is “apple-solutely 🍎” lucky to have more than 16,000 volunteers! These generous and devoted individuals are making the difference each day. Read more about the impactful work they do - directly making sure that nutritious food is packed and ready to go for families challenged with food insecurity. https://bit.ly/3QXvVPj #HungerActionMonth #EndingHungerTogether
“Lett-uce” welcome you inside the doors to our healthy food hubs in Harrisburg and Williamsport. Our warehouses are exciting places to be and after being picked up from the farm, that's where you'll find Crunch - in a cool resting place before delivery to one of more than 1,000 partner agencies. Our Healthy Food Hubs are the nerve center of the CPFB. Read more about what happens when Crunch gets to the warehouse https://bit.ly/3BowXis P.S. With the start of football season, here's a #FunFact. Combined, our facilities are roughly the same size as two and a half football fields! 🏈🏈 #HungerActionMonth #EndingHungerTogether
Our Healthy Food Hubs in Harrisburg and Williamsport contain approximately 2,000 shelves that we keep fully stocked with food. How do we do it? Take a peek into how we get fresh produce, including apples, from the farm to the Food Bank. https://bit.ly/3Txyt9h. It's an "un-beetable" start to Crunch's adventure. #HungerActionMonth #EndingHungerTogether https://bit.ly/3yAWEI2
Save the date: #GiveLocalYork is Friday, May 6! You can be part of the celebration by giving to your favorite nonprofit (which we know is us!). With your help we can help provide hope to our neighbors in need, neighbors like Linda. Linda began visiting Charlotte’s Pantry (a Central Pennsylvania Food Bank partner) a few years after her husband passed because the survivor’s benefits that she lived on were spreading thin. Seven years later, she continues to express her gratitude for the nutritious food. “I have always believed that no one should go hungry in our county,” Linda says. “People are overfed, but they're undernourished. Getting healthy food makes a world of difference.” Unfortunately, Linda has found it difficult to get a job because of her age, so she is currently out of work. She is forever grateful to the Food Bank for providing to people like herself who are down on their luck with not just food, but hope. On May 6 you can give by going to https://bit.ly/3aI99bU
Today, we join Feeding Pennsylvania's #HearThePACrunch campaign to help raise awareness around the importance of school breakfast. Together, we can help Pennsylvania’s children stay full and stay focused. Take Action bit.ly/Pacrunch HappyCrunchin’! #NSBW22 #SchoolBreakfast
"Breakfast helps me stay full and focused throughout the day," Joe Arthur, Central Pennsylvania Food Bank executive director. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day – and we support the School Breakfast Program because it provides millions of children a nutritious meal that they need to learn and be healthy. Join us on March 9th at 10am for Feeding Pennsylvania's annual #HearThePACrunch campaign as we urge Congress to extend #childnutition policies that support these programs and help kids get the nutrition they need – whether school is in session or not. Learn More: bit.ly/hearthepacrunch
It's almost here! We are just a few days away from First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania's #RaisetheRegion2022 30-hour online fundraising event beginning at 6pm on March 9. Prices for many household goods and services are surging, putting further strain on family budgets, with no end in sight. So many of our neighbors are forced to make impossible choices between paying for groceries or paying for other critical needs such as housing, heat, transportation, and childcare. Make a difference on March 9 – 10. https://bit.ly/2NJeqHW
On a day that celebrates love💕, we wanted to celebrate you! Thank you for being such a sweet friend to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and helping us serve children, families, seniors, and veterans in our community facing hunger. You bring so much love to our community, and we are very grateful for your kindhearted support. We hope you have a wonderful day filled with love.😘 Happy #ValentinesDay!
The Hollinger Family, wonderful friends of the Food Bank, created a $75,000 match fund for us this past holiday season. We are incredibly grateful to them for their commitment to the families, individuals, children, seniors and veterans in our communities who face hunger. Their generosity inspired others to give and helped us raise more than $150,000 with their match. This allowed the Food Bank to provide more than 900,000 meals throughout the holiday season and beyond. We are very thankful to the Hollinger Family and our many compassionate donors! #BetterTogether #FightingHunger #ImprovingLives #StrengtheningCommunities
The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank will be closed Friday, Dec. 24 and will remain closed until Tuesday, Dec. 28 at 8 a.m. We wish you all healthy and happy holiday season.❄️
Meet Casey and Erika. They have been working at the Food Bank as Nutrition Educators for over a year through the PA Healthy Pantry Initiative, a program of Feeding Pennsylvania, teaching about the power food 🍎. "Hunger is a health issue. Nutrition-related illness disproportionately affects individuals who are food-insecure. There is a connection between hunger and health, and as Nutrition Educators, we are in a position to influence the health of our communities," says Erika. Together they work closely with 21 Food Bank partners throughout our 27-county service area to ensure that those seeking food assistance are not only fed, but also nourished and empowered by increasing access to nutritious food. "Nutrition Education has the potential to empower people to step out of their current circumstances and improve their lives in a significant way. Teaching people about nutrition and how to cook and prepare meals, not only benefits them but their families as well - which can have a generational impact," says Casey. Thank you ladies for bringing your talent and knowledge to our #team to empower the world. For current job openings with the food bank, go to https://bit.ly/3wfiy2J #BetterTogether
Why not take a lunch break and donate to the Food Bank during #ExtraGive, a 24 hour online giving event going on now. A gift of just $25 will help provide over 150 meals to our neighbors who are facing food insecurity. Make an EXTRA impact for neighbors like Keith, who reached out to the Food Bank when he took an early retirement because of health problems. Watch and share his story. If you give between noon and 1pm you could help us win an extra $500! To give now, go to https://bit.ly/2YhakMn #FightingHunger #ImprovingLives #StrengtheningCommunities #BetterTogether
Weis Markets is one of the largest supporters of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, regularly making donations of food and funds throughout our 27-county territory. Last week, they once again partnered with abc27 News for the Feed a Local Family campaign and made another $15,000 donation to the Food Bank. This is in addition to the $25,000 they gave us at the beginning of #HungerActionMonth. We are grateful for the continued support and partnership of Weis Markets, making them one of our many #HungerHeroes this year.
We want to thank you, central Pennsylvania - our community of #HungerHeroes, who showed us the impossible can be possible by working together. For #HungerActionDay, let's join together once more and take action. LEARN. COMMIT. SPEAK UP. https://bit.ly/3yQwwsV
We are proud to partner with organizations such as Patients R Waiting, who are working to improve vaccine access in our communities. #BetterTogether
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) allows the Food Bank to partner with churches, community organizations and public parks to provide free, nutritious meals and snacks to children during the summer months. Last summer at the height of the pandemic, the majority of summer sites closed and the Food Bank found alternative avenues to make sure all children and families had access to nutritious food. This year, as summer sites are reopening, the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank will sponsor more than 60 summer feeding sites, serving on average 2,900 children each week. #FightingHunger #ImprovingLives #StrengtheningCommunities Video taken in 2019; stat update - 1 in 7 children are food insecure.
"I get $781 a month on social security. And I have to pay the rent, my insurance on the car, electric, and cable." 5.3 million seniors in the United States are food insecure, which means they’re not getting the nutrition they need to stay in good health. Just as it’s necessary for young children to receive proper nutrition, it’s imperative aging adults get enough nutrients to remain strong and healthy. Last year, the Food Bank and our partners distributed nearly 14 million pounds of produce! #HealthyFood #FightingHunger #OlderAmericansMonth
You have until 11:59:59pm to make a donation during #GiveLocalYork. Know that every dollar you are able to give helps to put food on the table for families who are facing food insecurity, many for the first time, like Greg. Donate online at https://bit.ly/3aI99bU
Meet Liz, a volunteer at the Northern Dauphin Food Pantry, a program of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. A retiree of ten years, she had sought out the Food Bank because she wanted to do something valuable with her time. When asked to describe the Food Bank in one word, Liz gives an answer that only further exemplifies her expertise as a volunteer. “Rewarding. It’s rewarding for me, I hope it’s rewarding for the other people. I get a lot out of it too,” she grins. Volunteers are the heart of our mission. We thank each and every one of you for all that you have done during this time and throughout the year. #NationalVolunteerMonth Video taken in 2019.
You have until 11:59pm tonight to make a donation during #RaisetheRegion, an online giving campaign. Know that every dollar you are able to give helps to put food on the table for families who are facing food insecurity many for the first time, like Greg. Watch and share his story. To donate, go to: https://bit.ly/2NJeqHW Thank you for joining us in the fight to end hunger! A special thanks to everyone who has donated so far!!! #RaisetheRegion #ThankYou #FightingHunger
Rise and shine!!! It’s #RaisetheRegion- did you get your coffee and donate yet this morning? Make a donation between 6am to 9am and we could win an additional $1,000 with UPMC's Rise & Shine Prize. That would be apple-solutely amazing! https://bit.ly/2NJeqHW (Video from 2019)
We joined Feeding Pennsylvania's #HearThePACrunch to help raise awareness around the importance of school breakfast and to support the work being done to ensure no child goes hungry. Together, we can tackle this statewide issue and help Pennsylvania’s children stay full and stay focused. Happy Crunchin’! #NSBW21 #SchoolBreakfast
It's almost here! We are just one day away from First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania's #RaisetheRegion 30-hour online fundraising event beginning at 6pm on March 10. 🙌 The demand for food is at an all-time high and our neighbors need our help now more than ever. Know that every dollar you are able to give helps to put food on the table for families who are facing food insecurity, like Jammie who lost her job due to the pandemic. Watch and share her story. #Fundraising #BetterTogether #FightingHunger #ImprovingLives #StrengtheningCommunities #Community #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #HelpingHand #FoodOnTable
Qui Qui Musarra, owner of the Harrisburg restaurant trio—Mangia Qui, Rubicon and Suba Tapas Bar, has supported the Food Bank throughout the years during our Top Taste fundraiser. Now she is a top contender in a national “Favorite Chef” competition hosted by celebrity Chef Eddie Matney. Voters can cast additional votes by donating, as a portion of the profits from the contest will go to Feeding America. Read more and find out how you can cast a vote for Qui Qui. https://bit.ly/3qdCUWE
Gary, a veteran, has a story that is all too often familiar. Social Security is often not enough to pay bills and buy groceries🍎. He turned to the Food Bank for a helping hand and was amazed at the nutritious food he received. Watch and share his story. March is #NationalNutritionMonth. Everyone deserves access to good, nutritious food and enough of it to live healthy, successful lives. #FightingHunger
On a day that celebrates love, we wanted to celebrate you! Thank you for standing with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and helping us serve children, families, seniors, and veterans in our community facing hunger. Know that our friends and neighbors appreciate all you do! We hope you have a wonderful day filled with love. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Did you know that #milk is one of the most requested items at food banks but is rarely donated? As the nation's first charitable fresh milk program, Fill a Glass with Hope® aims to make the dream of milk for Pennsylvanians in need a reality. Learn more about how dairy partners, like Duane Hershey of Ar-Joy Farms, help contribute to our food banks with this throwback video from World Milk Day and by visiting feedingpa.org/milk/! #FillaGlasswithHope
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North 6th StreetRebuilding Together Greater Harrisburg
Verbeke Street/Mailing Address OnlyBig Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Regio
N 3rd Street
American Foundation for Children with AIDS
Greening Lane
Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania
Flank Drive
Rebuilding Together Greater Harrisburg
Verbeke Street/Mailing Address Only
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Regio
N 3rd Street
Community Action Association of Pennsylvania
Pine Street
Neighborhood Center UMC - Harrisburg
N 3rd Street
Harrisburg Bureau of Fire Station 1 "The Upto
North 6th Street