A Newsletter for Supporters of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank

Winter 2015

Food Bank Featured at Pennsylvania Farm Show Visitors to the 99th Pennsylvania Farm Show found something new this year. The ‘Fill a Glass with Hope’ campaign was launched at the Farm Show to raise awareness and funds for the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank’s fresh milk distribution program. On January 8, a large crowd gathered at the Farm Show complex to witness the unveiling of the 25th butter sculpture, an annual rite to kick-off Farm Show week. This year’s sculpture depicts a food pantry worker pouring milk into a glass held by a little boy standing next to his mother. A dairy farmer and his cow watch, standing next to a refrigerated case filled with gallons of milk, the words ‘Fill a Glass with Hope’ carved above. The sculpture is sponsored by Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association and Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program, is made from half a ton of butter donated by Land O’Lakes and was sculpted by Jim Victor and Marie Pelton.

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“For 25 years, the butter sculpture has been a landmark the PA Dairymen’s Association and PA Agriculture Secretary within the Pennsylvania Farm Show,” said Agriculture George Greig kick off the ‘Fill a Secretary George Greig. “I’m proud that this year Glass with Hope’ campaign. showcases the department’s pioneering initiative that Photo: Alex Bellotti, gets milk into the hands of Pennsylvanians who need it Commonwealth Media Services the most. This milk distribution program is only possible because of partners in our dairy industry and at the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank.” During the Farm Show guests were encouraged to donate money to ‘Fill a Glass with Hope’ on site at the milkshake booth in the food court or at the Weis booth near the Today’s Agriculture exhibit. The first 25 people to donate each day at each location received a coupon for a free PA Dairymen’s Association milkshake. Also supporting the ‘Fill a Glass with Hope’ campaign were AgChoice Farm Credit, GIANT Food Stores, Homeland Center/Homeland Hospice, Land O’Lakes, MidAtlantic Dairy Association, Modjeski and Masters, Inc., PA Dairymen’s Association, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Pennsylvania State Resource Family Association, Valley Grange #1360 and Weis Markets. “At Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, we know the nutritious value of milk, and we want to bring its benefits to everyone in need. Since launching our program in June, our distribution of refrigerated milk has increased to approximately 3,000 quarts per week,” said Central Pennsylvania Food Bank Executive Director Joe Arthur. “We are excited to grow the program, and the ‘Fill a Glass with Hope’ campaign will enable us to put more milk on the tables of Pennsylvanians facing hunger.” Online donations to ‘Fill a Glass with Hope’ can still be made at centralpafoodbank.org/milk.

Inside This Edition Executive Director’s Message..................... 2 Food Bank Facts.......................................... 2 Food Bank Provides Holiday Meals............. 3 Food Bank Turkey Drive.............................. 4 Making Hunger Their Business – LEPCO...... 5 Food Bank Receives Walmart Grant for New Truck............................... 5 Grants Provide Support............................... 5 Group Food Drives...................................... 6 27th Annual Taste of Central PA.................. 7 Nabisco & GIANT Food Stores Join Together.......................................... 8 Wegmans Donates 20,000 Pounds............. 8 Hormel Donates Hams............................... 8 Volunteer Groups........................................ 9 Volunteer Spotlight – Paul Smith................. 9 Dunkin’ Donuts Donates $5,000 on Day of Giving.................................. 10 Food Bank Partners with Habitat for Humanity............................ 10 Weis Markets Donates $100,000.............. 10 Stuffing Busses for the Food Bank............. 11 Agency Spotlight – Mary’s Helpers Food Pantry.......................................... 11 Wells Fargo Supports Food Bank’s BackPack Program................................ 11 GIANT Food Stores Bag Hunger................ 12 Turkey Trot................................................ 12 Congratulations GIANT............................. 12 Cranksgiving............................................. 12 San Giorgio® Pasta and GIANT Food Stores Donate Pasta............................. 13 Food Bank Receives Donation of Pork Sausage from Manheim Farm Show..... 13 Central Penn Doll Collectors Club.............. 13 Hunters Sharing the Harvest..................... 14 Welcome New Board Members................ 14 Welcome New Food Bank Staff................. 14 Food Bank Drop-Off Locations.................. 15 Food Bank Board Members Honored........ 15 Highmark Awards Grants to Food Bank..... 15 2014 Harrisburg Cupcake Cup.................. 15 Save the Dates.......................................... 16 19th Annual Taste of Lancaster County..... 16

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A Message from Joe 3908 Corey Road Harrisburg, PA 17109-5929 717.564.1700 Fax 717.561.4636 centralpafoodbank.org

2015 Board of Directors Tanya Comedy, Nationwide Insurance President John MacDonald, GIANT Food Stores Vice President Jamie Strong, McNees Wallace & Nurick Secretary Doug Shuff, Flinchbaugh Engineering, Inc. Treasurer Gladys Brown, PUC Commissioner John Burkhart, The Hershey Company Adam Campbell, Cushman & Wakefield Jim Curran, Retired Margaret Delmonico, PSECU* Scott Esworthy, CPA, Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz* Bob Gillard, UGI Utilities Sabina Grant-Spencer, Sara Lindemuth School Kirk Hallett, Joshua House Susan Hubley, Highmark, Inc.* Janice Kopelman, Retired David Manbeck, Boyer and Ritter Bridget Montgomery, Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC* Loan Ngô, Harsco Daniel Reisteter, Pennsylvania Bankers Association Eric Saunders, New Hope Ministries Tona Shaver, Keller Williams of Central PA* David Swartz, Penn State County Extension Patricia Wong, Capital BlueCross *Indicates committee chair Executive Director — Joe Arthur Editor, Food for Thought — Brad Peterson The official registration and financial information of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free 1.800.732.0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

The holiday decorations have been stored away, the kids are back in school and we have returned to our normal routine. The holidays are a time of celebration for most, but can be a very challenging time for families struggling to put food on the table. The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank is blessed with thousands of compassionate, giving supporters who are willing to join us in the fight against hunger. I continue to be absolutely overwhelmed by how fortunate we are to live in an area that is so generous and caring.

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Volunteer participation at the Food Bank during the holiday season was incredible. The holiday spirit was exemplified as young and old alike devoted time to help their neighbors in need. Daily we saw individuals, corporations, church groups, school groups, neighborhoods and groups of friends from across central PA rallying to give food, time and money to help fight hunger. The support received throughout the holiday season is essential, but we must remember hunger isn’t just a problem that happens over the holidays. The Food Bank will be providing healthy food to as many or more children, families and seniors in the coming months as we did in December. The sad reality is that the need for food and services continues to increase. While there are indicators that the economy is improving, many people are still struggling. Every day across the Commonwealth 1 in 7 people, and 1 in 5 children, are at risk of missing vital, nutritious meals due to financial hardships. The collaboration seen during the holidays needs to continue throughout the year for us to meet the challenge to eradicate hunger. I’d like to thank the entire community for supporting the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. Your donations of food, funds and time enable us to set a place at the table for all our neighbors in need.

Food Bank Facts 170 food drives took place during the holiday season, with more than 77,000 pounds of food donated. Food Bank volunteers donated more than 9,000 hours throughout the holiday season. More than 50,000 pounds of turkey was distributed to families by the Food Bank in November and December.

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Food Bank Provides Holiday Meals The traditional turkey dinner is a staple in millions of American households during the holiday season. Yet, it is amazing how many people take that holiday meal for granted, not realizing that many of our neighbors won’t share in the tradition — at least not without the help of others — because they just can’t afford it. To assist those neighbors in need, the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, with the support of numerous community partners, distributed more than 2,400 holiday meal boxes to families facing hunger in November and December. The lines were long at the Newberry Church of Christ on November 20, as they were at all the holiday distribution sites. People lined up in the cold waiting for the chance to receive all the ingredients for a traditional holiday meal. At Newberry Church of Christ, people were greeted, given a numbered ticket and asked to wait downstairs, out of the cold in the large fellowship room. When their number was called, they went into the distribution room where they were greeted by smiling volunteers, who handed out a frozen turkey, stuffing, corn, green beans, fresh potatoes, fresh milk and other items for a meal. In Williamsport, at the Food Bank’s Lycoming County warehouse, and in Dauphin and Lancaster counties, the scene played out similarly. Hundreds of people stood in line, braving the cold, patiently waiting for their box. Brenda was one of those waiting in line in Williamsport at the December distribution. “I’m on disability with my daughter and two grandchildren living with me,” she said. “There won’t be much under the tree this year, but this food will give us Christmas. It’s a blessing to have a meal like this – we have a lot to be thankful for.” “Families struggling with hunger face even more stress during the holiday season,” said Joe Arthur, Food Bank executive director. “The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank’s goal this year was to provide as many families as possible in our community a nutritious, traditional holiday meal.” In Lancaster, the Gunterberg Charitable Foundation/Culliton Family partnered with the Food Bank to provide holiday meal boxes to more than 770 Lancaster families. As Sandy left the Crispus Attucks Community Center in Lancaster, she expressed her gratitude for the food her family received. “My husband and I are To all of you at the Food Bank, out of work, and we don’t qualify for I just wanted to say thank any benefits. We always struggle to have enough food for our two daughters. This you so much for all of the will give us a holiday meal we wouldn’t wonderful food I received for my have otherwise – it’s such a blessing.” The clients served throughout the year are grateful for all they receive, but there is a special joy during the holidays when they see how the Food Bank works to make their Thanksgiving and Christmas meals special, as evidenced by this note received after the distribution at Newberry Church of Christ (see right).

grandson and I on November 20. I am overwhelmed and so blessed. I really appreciate it and all the kind and caring people involved. I wish you all a very safe, blessed and Happy Thanksgiving. God bless you.­­­­­ —Kim

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On October 29, the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank received a $10,000 donation from Capital Wine & Spirits LLC – one of the largest wholesaler/brokers of fine wine and spirits in Pennsylvania and a member of the Charmer Sunbelt Group – on behalf of Capital’s associates and the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB). No public funds were used in this donation. The donation enabled the Food Bank to purchase and distribute approximately 625 turkeys during the holiday season. The day of the check presentation, 35 associates from Capital Wine & Spirits volunteered at the Food Bank packing boxes and sorting food. “On behalf of the Capital Wine & Spirits team, I am grateful that we are in a position to continue to support the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and our community,” said PJ Horgan, Capital Wine & Spirits, LLC, president. “This donation will not only go to help feed Pennsylvania families in need, but we hope that it builds awareness for the demands of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank throughout the year.” On November 30, GIANT Food Stores’ Great Turkey Give Back campaign helped kick-off the Food Bank’s Turkey Drive with a donation of 1,000 frozen turkeys. For the past 15 years, GIANT Food Stores has contributed 1,000 frozen turkeys to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank’s annual Turkey Drive. “The fight against hunger occurs year round for many in our local communities and GIANT’S Great Turkey Give Back helps to provide a holiday meal for those who may have otherwise gone without,” said John MacDonald, GIANT’s director of marketing and external communications. “As part of our company’s ongoing better neighbor efforts and in the spirit of giving this holiday season, GIANT is excited to donate more than 3,500 turkeys companywide to kickstart holiday food drives for our regional food bank partners, like the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank.”

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Governor Tom Corbett, along with First Lady Susan Corbett, encouraged Pennsylvanians to donate to food banks statewide during the holidays and year round as they delivered turkeys and boxes of food to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank in December. The Corbetts, along with Governor’s Office and Residence staff, donated the food during a voluntary month-long office food drive. “The holiday season is about giving back and helping those in need,” said Gov. Corbett. “Susan and I are grateful we can do our part, by donating this food today. The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and other food banks across the commonwealth deserve our gratitude for making sure no one goes hungry 365 days a year.”

Modjeski and Masters, Inc. of Mechanicsburg, one of the top bridge engineering firms in the world, contributed to the Food Bank’s annual Turkey Drive in December. Employees this year donated 983 pounds of food and more than 250 frozen turkeys at the Harrisburg warehouse. C&S Wholesale Grocers made a donation of 380 turkeys to once again support the Food Bank’s annual Turkey Drive. Since 2002, C&S has supported the Food Bank’s efforts to provide holiday meals to families in central PA by donating frozen turkeys.

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Making Hunger THEIR Business — LEPCO Lawn Equipment Parts Company (LEPCO), based in Marietta, is a wholesale distributor of quality outdoor power equipment, parts and accessories serving retail dealerships across the northeastern United States. This year, LEPCO celebrates 45 years of providing superior products and exceptional customer service to their customers. Established in 1970 by Merrell Clark, and now led by his son, Jeff, LEPCO remains a family business dedicated not only to their customers and employees, but also to the local community. The company supports a variety of programs and efforts to benefit local organizations including hosting an annual holiday celebration for children from the Lancaster Day Care Center, sponsoring a portion of the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail, and supporting the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. As a sponsor of the Taste of Central Pennsylvania and the Taste of Lancaster County, LEPCO helps to support the Food

Bank’s community outreach and fundraising. In addition, they encourage employee involvement by sponsoring semi-annual food drives at LEPCO and by organizing a volunteer day at the Food Bank. In addition to the variety of organizations that LEPCO supports, the company also encourages their employees to help support charitable organizations of their choice through a generous matching gifts program, and helps to support employee led initiatives such as the creation of a company team to participate in and fundraise for the Conquer Run supporting the Four Diamonds Fund. “We are lucky to have a team of employees who are motivated to share our good fortune with the local community,” said Jeff Clark, president, LEPCO. “A great example of this is illustrated by our partnership with the Food Bank. Whether through monetary donations, volunteering time, or our annual food drives, I am always excited to witness the LEPCO family rallying behind such a worthy cause.”

Food Bank Receives Grant from Walmart for New Truck The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank has received a Walmart State Giving Grant in the amount of $125,000 to purchase a new 26’ refrigerated truck. The truck will be utilized at the Food Bank’s Williamsport warehouse to expand our capacity and efficiencies for food pick-up and delivery in our rural, northern tier. Food distribution from the Williamsport warehouse has nearly doubled in the past four years. In just the past year, 10 new program partners have signed on to our burgeoning network of program partners, bringing membership to 225 partners in 11 counties served by the Williamsport warehouse. Of these, approximately 75% take delivery from Central Pennsylvania Food Bank trucks. The addition of this vehicle will permit the Food Bank to meet this increasing need, offering a community service that provides nutritious and varied food products to thousands of individuals at-risk for hunger in the northernmost region of the Food Bank’s service territory. This Walmart State Giving Grant will enhance the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank’s ability to provide food and delivery services to our partner agencies so that they can keep their shelves sufficiently stocked with nutritious food for individuals and families facing hunger.

Grants Provide Much Needed Support Highmark Blue Shield Josiah W. and Bessie H. Kline Foundation, Inc. Norfolk Southern Foundation Santander Bank Foundation Wells Fargo

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Food Drives

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AACA Museum • Acuity Brands Lighting - NEMDC • Advantage Sales and Marketing • Aerotek • Aetna • Albright Life • Allen Middle School • American Beauty Academy • Apicella-Lorei Orthodontics • Asher Potts • AT&T • B Two Direct • Barb Baker • Beauty Works • Big 33 Scholarship Foundation • Bishop McDevitt High School • Bishop McDevitt Holiday Craft Show • Bob and Jill Siddall • Bosch Security Systems • Boy Scout Troop No. 206 • Boy Scout Troop No. 302 • Boy Scout Troop No. 68 • Boy Scout Troop No. 77 • Bridget Kitzmiller • Bright Beginnings • Bucknell University • C Biz • Capital Blue Cross • Carmax • Cavalcade of Bands • Centered Earth Clay Arts Studio • Central PA Corvette Club • Central PA Figure Skating Club • Central PA Ingress Players • Central PA PARSE • Central PA Subway • Central Penn College • Central York High School • Centric Bank • Chapter 53 ABATE of PA • Chapter 8 SEIU Local 668 • Claude Dauberman • Coldwell Banker • Colormake, LLC • Comcast • Comix Connection • Country Club Park Civic Association • County Commissioners Association of PA • CPRS Physical Therapy • Cranksgiving • Crooked Oak Dental Associates • Cross Fit Promise; Cross Fit Tried & True • CRS Advanced Technologies • Crump Life Insurance • Cumberland Valley High School - Cheerleaders • Dawood Engineering • Democratic Club • Dennis Dinger • Derry Presbyterian Church • DNV GL • Downey Elementary School • DPW OIM DFA • Dunkin Donuts • Elizabethtown College Lacrosse Team • Elizabethtown College Store • Eric Bechtel • Eureka West Shore Lodge No. 302 • Everest Dining at TMI • Exel • Fairway Building Products • Faith Presbyterian Church • Farmer’s Insurance Agency • FedEx Freight • FEMA - CPC • Figure Firm Fitness Spa • Fulton Bank • Genetti Hotel & Suites • Geraldine Williams • Girl Scout Troop No. 71733 • GlaxoSmithKline • Gold’s Gym Lancaster • Good Hope Farms Neighborhood • Governor & First Lady Corbett • Grizzley Industrial Inc. • GWA Employees • HACC • Hand & Stone Massage • Harrisburg Food Truck Feast • Harrisburg Academy • Harrisburg Cupcake Cup • HB McClure • Hempfield High School Thespian Society • Hershey Chapter of the Student Nurses’ Association of PA • Hershey Federal Credit Union • Hershey’s Chocolate World • High School Sports Live • Highmark • Hildebrandt Learning Center at Park City Center • Hildebrandt Learning Center Harrisburg • Historic Rock Ford Plantation • Hope Springs Farm • Horizon Federal Credit Union • Hoss’s Steak and Sea House • iHeart Media • In Pursuit of Trivia / Black Gryphon Dining & Spirits • Intelliprint Solutions • Jackson Elementary School • Jan’s Beauty Salon • Jean C Kline • Joanne McCarthy • Johnson & Johnson • Junior League of Williamsport • Kathy Handiboe • Kelly Lick • Keystone Technical Institute • KPMG, LLP • L/B Water Service • Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity • Lambda Chi Alpha at Millersville University • LCBC Church • Legislative Reference Bureau • LeVan Chiropractic • Liberty Mutual • Lower Paxton Township Lioness Club • Loyalsock Creek Rehab & Nursing Center • Loyalsock High School • LPR Construction • Lyon Conklin, Inc. • Manor at Oakridge • ManorCare Carlisle • Medical Review Programs • Messiah Village • Mette, Evans & Woodside Attorneys at Law • Milton Hershey School - Produce • MKR Architects P.C. • Modjeski and Masters, Inc. • Mondelez International • Monkey Joe’s • Montoursville High School • National Recovery Agency • New Story • New World Pasta • Norfolk Southern Corporation • Novitas Solutions • Nuweld Inc. • Office of State Senator Rob Teplitz • Orrstown Bank • PA Central Federal Credit Union • PA Department of Agriculture • PA Department of Corrections • PA Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Labs • PA Department of Environmental Protection DCNR • PA Department of General Services • PA Food Merchants Association • PA Human Relations Commission • PA National Guard - March for the Fallen • PA Public Utility Commission • PA School Boards Association • Parsons Brinckerhoff • Patricia Moore • PDAA • PA Bar Association • PA Bar Association • PA Credit Union Association • PA Human Relations Commission • PA Lottery • PA Renaissance Faire • PA Treasury • Pepsi Beverages Company • PHEAA • Phoenix Contact • PNC Bank • Primus Technology Corp • Progress Fitness • QPSI • Quandel Construction Group • Quips Pub • Raajan Gupta • Randstad Technologies • Remco, Inc. • Repasz Band • Ridgeway Church of the Brethren • Ridgeway Community Church • Rite Aid • River Valley Financial Advisors • Rotary Club of Harrisburg • Sandra Jo Barclay • Sara Lindemuth Elementary School • Schneider Electric - Mechanicsburg • Schneider Electric - Middletown • Select Medical • Service Tire Truck Centers • Sharon Herzog • South Side Elementary School • St Thomas UCC • Starbucks No. 13543 • Stoneface Logistical Specialists • Sun Motor Cars BMW • Superior Plus Energy Services • Susquehanna Bank • Susquehanna Waldorf School • Swanson Health Products • Target at Highpointe Commons • TE Connectivity • Telecom Pioneers • Test N Tune Tire & Service Center • The Ames Companies • The Arc of Dauphin County • The Brook at Colonial Park • The Colonial Yarn Shop • The Dancer’s Pointe • The Hershey Company • The Vista School • Theo’s Snack Bar • Timber Power Yoga • Tri-Community Elementary School • Tropicana • UGI Utilities, Inc. • United Steelworkers Local 1688 • URS Corporation • VibraLife • We Are Women Helping Others • West Shore Hospital 4th Floor • West Shore Hospital ICU • William Siverling • Williamsport High School • Woodlands Bank • Worknet • World Trade Center Harrisburg • York Christmas Tree Lot • Zembo Past Masters

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27th

On Sunday, October 26, approximately 1,000 guests enjoyed samples from 50 of the area’s finest food and beverage purveyors at the 27th annual Taste of Central Pennsylvania, which was held in downtown Harrisburg at Strawberry Square. The Taste of Central Pennsylvania remains a choice event with patrons and vendors alike, who know their attendance and participation directly supports the Food Bank’s mission of fighting hunger, improving lives and strengthening communities. Since its inception in 1988, the event has raised nearly $2.6 million to feed our neighbors in need. Patrons had the opportunity to sample desserts like chocolate chip peanut butter pie, warm Hershey S’mores and chocolate coconut bread pudding. Fallthemed samples included apple cider pulled chicken, apple crumb cake with mulled apple cider sorbet and an open-faced cranberry slider with an apple butter and sweet potato spread. Other entrees included maple glazed pork belly confit, lobster mac and cheese and smoked brisket with barbeque cherry sauce. The Taste features an awards program for vendors. This year, Chef Michael Harants with the Naval Supply Systems Command, Timothy Harris from The Pennsylvania School of Culinary Arts, and local night out columnist Sarah Bozich rated each vendor in the categories of Best Food, Best Beverage, Best Dessert, and Best in Show. Final Cut Steak House, located in

the Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course in Grantville, walked away with two awards, including Best in Show and Best Dessert. Café 1500 earned the Best Food honor, while the Best Beverage award went to Tropical Smoothie Café. In addition, patrons were encouraged to vote for their favorite vendor by making an additional cash donation to the Food Bank at each vendor’s table. This year’s “People’s Choice Award” went to a first-time event participant and winner of the Best Food honor, Café 1500. Guests also enjoyed participating in raffles and were entertained by music performances by Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia from Lebanon Valley College, Pat Cusick, and Songsmith. The Hilton Harrisburg hosted the pre-event VIP Reception where media sponsor WGAL’s Janelle Stelson spoke about the important work done by the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. The reception also featured the live auction of an exclusive dinner package featuring a four course meal for eight by HERSHEY Entertainment Complex Executive Chef Charlie Gipe and Hilton Harrisburg Corporate Executive Chef John Reis. The dinner package sold for $6,000. Entertainment during the reception was provided by pianist Nate Carabello. The next Taste of Central Pennsylvania event will be held Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015. For more details visit centralpafoodbank.org.

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Nabisco & Giant Food Stores Join Together to Support Central Pennsylvania Food Bank

Nabisco and GIANT Food Stores joined forces in December to support the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank in their efforts to provide meals during the holiday season. The two combined to donate more than 6,700 pounds of Nabisco food items and volunteered their time to sort the donated goods and assist with holiday meal preparation at the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. “We are grateful to continue this partnership with Giant and Central Pennsylvania Food Bank to help fight hunger in our local communities,” said Daniel Shiner, customer business lead, Nabisco. “The 12 pallets of Nabisco food products we’ve donated are the result of a joint effort across GIANT Food Stores. This is an important part of our joint mission and a collective effort to support those with food needs during the holidays and throughout the year.” “We are proud to partner with Nabisco to raise more awareness in support of hunger relief efforts, particularly during the holidays,” said John MacDonald, director of marketing & external communications, GIANT Food Stores. “With today’s generous donation, the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank can help brighten the holiday season for even more local families struggling to make ends meet.”

Wegmans Donates 20,000 Pounds of Food to Central Pennsylvania Food Bank On November 13, Wegmans Food Markets donated more than 20,000 pounds of food to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank as part of a cooperative project with WITF-FM listeners. As part of a one-day special fundraising and food-raising campaign, Wegmans donated a truckload of food to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank for contributions made to WITF during the campaign. The special one-day promotion, held on Thursday, November 6, raised more than $30,000 for WITF, resulting in the full match of more than 10 tons of food from Wegmans for the Food Bank. The donated food will provide nearly 17,000 meals in central PA. “The number of people needing food assistance is at an all-time high and continues to grow,” said Joe Arthur, Central Pennsylvania Food Bank executive director. “This donation, made possible by WITF’s generous listeners and Wegmans, will provide healthy meals for thousands of families in our communities.” “Partnering with local food banks is an important way we make a difference in every community we serve,” said Wegmans Mechanicsburg store manager Bob Finn. “Food for the hungry is one of our top giving priorities and we’re proud to continue the tradition of this annual campaign.” This is the seventh year of the campaign with Wegmans and WITF. Wegmans has donated more than 140,000 pounds of food to the Food Bank to match donations made to WITF during that time. Pictured, Tim Lambert, WITF morning show host (left) and Bob Finn, Wegmans store manager (right) pose in front of the donated food in the Food Bank warehouse.

Hormel Donates Hams On Dec. 17, Hormel Foods, in conjunction with GIANT Food Stores, donated 331 Cure 81® hams to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank as part of the Hams for Hunger campaign. The hams, valued at more than $6,000, are part of Hormel Foods’ national program to have retailers and Hormel partner to help families fight hunger. “Giving back to people in need should be a top priority for all companies in the U.S.,” said Joe Musacchia, senior customer executive, Hormel Foods. “I am proud to work for a company, Hormel Foods, which sponsors many programs for needy families in the U.S. and abroad.”

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Volunteer Groups Volunteer Spotlight Thank you to the following groups for donating your time to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank! If you would like information on volunteer opportunities, please contact Chris Gray at 717.564.1700, ext. 2342 or [email protected].

Name – Paul Smith Years Volunteering – 3 years Paul graces the Food Bank with his time and infectious enthusiasm each week. His time as a Boy Scout years ago ingrained in him the importance of helping others, and now that he is retired he volunteers at many organizations in the area.

AAA Central Penn Devonshire Church QUOTE – “I started volunteering through my church at St. Francis ABBVIE Pharm Dunkin’ Donuts soup kitchen, Salvation Army and Silence of Mary, and they kept talking about how important the Food Bank was to their work. Ahold East Shore YMCA Hearing those words, and seeing the tears in peoples’ eyes when they Aldersgate United Econ Wealth Management receive their food made me realize I had to help the Food Bank too. Methodist Church Elanco Dairy Group Knowing that each hour I volunteer helps the Food Bank put more Ameriprise Financial Eli Lily resources into helping the needy is what keeps me coming back.” Belco Community Credit Elizabethtown College Union Alumni Association Lancaster Mennonite Nick Troiano for Congress Ridgeway Community Beta Sigma Phi - Laurete School Church of the Brethren Elizabethtown College Novatis Bishop McDevitt Christian Continuing Education LCBC Church Saleh Malik Omega Phi Service Club Erie Insurance Leadership Harrisburg Santander Bank Own Brands Blast IU 17 Montoursville Faxon Kenmar Community Lenker Manor Paxtang Schaedler Yesco PA Alley Cats Girls Youth Boy Scout Troop No. 368 Connects Womens Group Softball St Paul’s Evangelical Boy Scout Troop No. 477 Flagger Force Linglestown Life United Lutheran Church PA Department of Methodist Church Capital Blue Cross Bridges Gannett Fleming Agriculture St. Mark’s Evangelical Society Lower Dauphin High Lutheran Church Gaudenzia PA Lottery School Capital Wine & Spirits Starbucks Girl Scout Troop No. 71733 PA Medical Society Lower Paxton Lions Club Caring Community Subway Cafe Group Goodwill Industries PA Office of International Church of God LPR Construction Business Development Susquehanna Township Greater Harrisburg Carmax McGladrey Group High School Key Club Association of Realtors Paxton Presbyterian Carmella Mechanicsburg Church The Hershey Company Grumbine’s RV Presbyterian Church Youth Center For Dairy Excellence Penn College of The Vista School GSK Ministry Technology Central Dauphin East Trinity High School HACC Members 1st Federal High School Penn Interactive Turner Wealth Hampton Inn & Suites Credit Union Central PA Food Bank Penn State Harrisburg Management Harrisburg High School Metro Bank Board of Directors Penn State Hershey UCP 6th Street Alternatives Harrisburg Keystone Middletown High School Central Penn College Medical Center Day Program Rotary Key Club Chapter 8 SEIU Local 668 Pennsylvania Association UCP Colonial Park Highmark - IT Middletown Middle School of Realtors Alternatives Day Program Coca-Cola HMS Host Mt. Calvary Episcopal Pennsylvania Credit Union United Concordia Conewago Place Church Hope Springs Farm Association United Way Day of Action County Commissioners Mutual Of Omaha Infinity Charter School Pennsylvania Liquor Association of PA United Way Day of Caring Nationwide Control Board JPL Crossfire Singles Ministry United Way Federal Day of New World Pasta Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Keystone Employer Caring Dauphin County Child & Services NHS Human Services Pinnacle Health Youth Services UPS Freight Kohl’s PPL Electric Utilities Deloitte Wells Fargo

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Dunkin’ Donuts Donates $5,000 to Central Pennsylvania Food Bank on Day of Giving

On November 12, the Dunkin’ Donuts BaskinRobbins Community Foundation presented a $5,000 check to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank’s Harrisburg warehouse during Dunkin’s Day of Giving. In addition, Dunkin’ Donuts of Central Pennsylvania franchisees, network management and crew spent time sorting and repackaging food in both Harrisburg and Williamsport to help families in need. “Our Day of Giving is a wonderful time to celebrate the organizations that keep our communities running,” said Jessica Weissman, field marketing manager for Dunkin’ Donuts. “One of our core goals is to fulfill the critical need for food in our neighborhoods. The Dunkin’ Donuts partnership with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank allows us to give back to our community in a big way.” Since 2006, the Dunkin’ Donuts BaskinRobbins Community Foundation has donated more than $4.4 million to organizations serving local neighborhoods. Pictured left to right are: Alex Smigelski, franchisee; Erik Oden, franchisee; Bob Hodges, operations director, Dunkin’ Brands; John Krasley, operations manager, Dunkin’ Brands; Jessica Weissman, field marketing manager, Dunkin’ Brands; and Jeff Trower, operations manager, Dunkin’ Brands presenting the check to Brad Peterson of the Food Bank.

Food Bank Partners with Habitat for Humanity Central Pennsylvania Food Bank was a proud partner of Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Harrisburg Area as they dedicated a new home in Harrisburg. The dedication ceremony took place on November 13 at the home located at 1941 Zarker Street. Members of the Thaikia Reid family were guests of honor at the dedication ceremony as they received the keys to their new home. The family of four contributed more than 350 sweat equity hours toward the completion of the home, which was a Habitat for Humanity rehab project. The Food Bank contributed food items to fill the cabinets, refrigerator and freezer for the family. The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank has partnered with Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Harrisburg Area since 2005 to assist in fulfillment of their mission to ensure simple, decent and affordable homes for low-income families in the Harrisburg area.

Weis Markets Donates $100,000 to Food Bank For the 2nd consecutive year, Weis Markets has made an extraordinary donation of $100,000 to support the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. The donation will support the Food Bank’s increasing emphasis on highly nutritious products, as well as support the BackPack and ElderShare programs throughout the 27 counties served by the Food Bank. The gift will enable the Food Bank to acquire food directly from Weis’ store inventory, thus leveraging Weis’ tremendous buying power. “We are incredibly grateful to receive this very significant donation from Weis Markets,” said Joe Arthur, Food Bank executive director. “By dedicating these funds to our mission, Weis Markets will make an enormous positive impact, particularly for the most vulnerable people at-risk for hunger, children and seniors.” In addition to Weis’ financial support of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Weis has donated nearly two million pounds of food in the last five years, the equivalent of more than 1.6 million meals provided to our neighbors in need.

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Stuffing Busses for the Food Bank Two busses were stuffed with food in November in support of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. On November 15, Penn State Athletics and the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank partnered to “Stuff a Bus” at the Penn State/Temple football game. Centre County residents, Penn State students, staff and fans were encouraged to stuff the bus with enough canned goods to fill the bus. “Stuff a Bus” was also supported by Weis Markets, who collected canned goods at stores in the State College area. The following week, Nov. 17-21, 99.3 KISS-FM was back living on a bus to receive donations for the Food Bank. Mike Miller of KISS-FM lived on the bus for a week doing live broadcasts at Weis Markets locations on the east and west shores. Mike was living large, literally, in a donated bus from Premiere 1 Limousine, and managed to, once more, fill his living quarters with more than a ton of food! Between the two events, more than three tons of food was donated, which will provide more than 5,000 meals here in central PA!

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Agency Spotlight

Mary’s Helpers Food Pantry After retiring from a 50-year career as an educator, Sister Sue Ann knew her next calling – to help the less fortunate. Seven years ago the Steelton Prince of Peace Parish opened its clothing bank, and Mary’s Helpers Food Pantry followed a few months later. “We served 30 families when we first opened,” said Sister Sue Ann. “Now we are serving 75 families each month. There is a great spirit of community here. Everyone helps everyone else.” The temperatures outside are frigid, but the warmth and compassion are apparent the moment you walk in the door and are greeted by Sister Sue Ann. The volunteers work individually with each client, assisting them with food choices, sharing recipes and offering a welcoming smile. A familylike atmosphere is evident, with each person greeted by first name, and more than clothing and food being offered. “We want to make everyone feel comfortable,” said Sister Sue Ann. “Sometimes that means just talking about problems and listening.” Barry has been coming to the pantry for five years. When he first came he was nervous because he didn’t know what to expect. “I worked in construction before I retired, and it was hard to ask for help,” said Barry. “The people here are really nice and make you feel at home.” Six months ago the pantry also began a new wellness initiative. With funding provided by Highmark, the pantry now opens its doors to staff from Penn State Hershey Medical Center and Penn State Extension once each month, offering flu shots, blood pressure screenings, nutrition education, information on exercise and more. “We’re here for more than just food, we’re a healing place,” said Sister Sue Ann. Joyce worked for 40 years, but now her social security doesn’t pay the bills. “This helps me stretch my food budget,” she said. “Sister Sue Ann treats everyone with respect and it’s a blessing to come here. A true blessing.”

Wells Fargo Supports Food Bank’s BackPack Program Wells Fargo recently made a donation of $15,000 in support of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank’s BackPack Program. The grant will be used to purchase kid-friendly, nutritious, individual serving size items that are rarely received from donors. The contribution by Wells Fargo will provide approximately 57,700 individual servings of nutritious food and will be a tremendous investment in the health and well-being of children in need in central PA. “The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank’s BackPack Program now serves more than 5,700 children in central PA and continues to grow,” said Joe Arthur, Food Bank executive director. “This donation will allow the Food Bank to continue providing healthy options for children at times when other resources are not available for them.” Pictured, Demetta Dumeng, Wells Fargo assistant vice president (left), and Roger Manalo, Wells Fargo regional banking district manager (right) present the check to Joe Arthur.

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GIANT Food Stores Bag Hunger From August 31 – September 13 GIANT/MARTIN’S annual Bag Hunger in-store campaign took place. During the campaign customers had an opportunity to donate $1 at checkout to benefit their local food bank. Thank you to the customers of GIANT Food Stores in central PA who contributed $43,382 in support of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. This contribution will provide more than 250,000 meals to our neighbors facing hunger. “Too many in our local communities go hungry, which is why as part of our ongoing better neighbor efforts, GIANT/MARTIN’S remains committed to the fight against hunger through the donation of food, funds and volunteer time,” said John MacDonald, director of marketing and external communications. “The generosity of GIANT’s customers in central PA is phenomenal,” said Joe Arthur, Central Pennsylvania Food Bank executive director. “This donation will make a profound impact in our communities for families

facing hunger. Thank you to GIANT’s customers and associates for another incredible Bag Hunger campaign.” Pictured, Cindy Volk, customer operations manager, Linglestown Road GIANT, and Chris Brand, public and community relations manager, GIANT, present Joe Arthur with a check for the proceeds of the Bag Hunger campaign at the Linglestown Road GIANT Food Store.

The Turkey Trot

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Nearly 300 hearty participants laced up their running shoes and braved the cold for the fourth annual Turkey Trot held on Thanksgiving Day at Good Hope Farms in Mechanicsburg. This year’s event resulted in a donation of more than a half ton of food and $1,824 in cash donations. In four years, the Turkey Trot has contributed $3,757 and 3,719 pounds of food to the Food Bank. Thank you to all the participants who helped make the holidays brighter for families struggling in our community!

Progressive Grocer, a leading retail food industry trade publication, recently named GIANT Food Stores, MARTIN’S Food Markets and all of the Ahold USA businesses as 2014 Retailer of the Year. The recognition was given for the company’s exceptional philanthropic contributions and community outreach efforts. The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank congratulates GIANT, MARTIN’S and Ahold USA on this outstanding recognition, and for their great work to help eradicate hunger!

Cranksgiving At 9 a.m. on November 22, 24 riders departed from the Food Bank’s Harrisburg warehouse for the 2014 Harrisburg Cranksgiving event. Cranksgiving is a food drive on two wheels that is part bike ride, part food drive and part scavenger hunt. The riders receive a list of food items to be purchased at local grocery stores and, traveling by bike, they must purchase each item from a different grocery store. Receipts are required and bonus points are awarded for bringing back a turkey(s). All the

food purchased is donated to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. This year, nearly 900 pounds of food and 27 turkeys were donated…all transported by bicycle! Thank you to all the riders who took part.

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San Giorgio® Pasta and GIANT Food Stores Donate Pasta to Central Pennsylvania Food Bank

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Food Bank Receives Donation of Pork Sausage from Manheim Farm Show

In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of San Giorgio® pasta, an iconic brand that has brought families together since 1914, the pasta company joined with GIANT Food Stores to thank the Central Pennsylvania neighborhoods and communities that have supported San Giorgio pasta over the years. On November 19, San Giorgio presented the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank with a truckload of pasta worth $43,000 to help feed those in need during the holiday season. Based on a 2 oz. portion, this pasta donation represents 249,000 servings for families in central Pennsylvania. “San Giorgio is a brand that has brought family and friends together around the dinner table for 100 years,” says Paul Galvani, senior vice president of marketing, San Giorgio pasta. “Not many brands have been around for a century. Honoring generations of family recipe traditions and bringing delicious pasta to the cities that have supported the brand over the last 100 years felt like a natural way to say thank you and celebrate this momentous anniversary.” “Pasta is one of the items most requested by individuals receiving food assistance,” said Joe Arthur, executive director, Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. “With the number of families facing hunger at record levels, this donation of high-quality pasta by San Giorgio will supply thousands of much-needed meals here in central PA.” Pictured, Food Bank Shipping & Receiving Supervisor, Mike Stubblebine unloads the truckload of pasta.

Central Penn Doll Collectors Club On Oct. 12, the Central Penn Doll Collectors Club held its annual doll and toy show and sale. Vendors at the show sold an assortment of dolls ranging from modern to antique. The doll club also sponsored a raffle of more than 50 items donated by club members, show vendors and doll companies. The top prizes were a German Handwerck doll, an American Girl doll with a trunk of handmade clothing and an Ellowyne Wilde fashion doll. Club members sold 1,800 raffle tickets to raise $1,018 that was donated to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. Since 2003, the Central Penn Doll Collectors Club has chosen the Food Bank as the recipient of their fundraiser, donating a total of $9,185. The donations received have provided more than 50,000 meals in central PA. Thank you for your continued support and good luck at your next show, to be held in Hershey at the Granada Street gym on October 11!

The 61st annual Manheim Community Farm Show was held in Manheim, Lancaster County, from October 6-10. The show has dozens of events, culminating with the livestock auction on Friday. Ten hogs were donated through the Farm Show’s auction, resulting in a donation of 1,494 pounds of highquality pork sausage from Smuckers Butchers in Mount Joy. “This collaboration between the farming community and the Food Bank is a great example of how partnerships can help families facing hunger,” said Joe Arthur, executive director of the Food Bank. “This donation supplies highquality protein and ensures that everyone has a place at the table.” Pictured, Brett Wolgemuth of Manheim shows off his Reserve Champion hog in his weight class at the 2014 Manheim Farm Show, one of ten hogs donated to the Food Bank.

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Hunters Sharing the Harvest

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Food Bank Welcomes Four New Board Members Four new members – Gladys Brown, Scott Esworthy, Janice Kopelman, and Eric Saunders - have joined the all-volunteer Board of Directors of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. The group began their three-year term on January 1, 2015.

On November 25, more than 70 people attended the annual Hunters Sharing the Harvest kick-off event, held at the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank for the first time. John Plowman, executive director of Hunters Sharing the Harvest, announced that due to the overwhelming support of sponsors for the program, the $15 co-pay was eliminated this year for all deer donations. A prototype of the PA Hunting Heritage License plate that will soon be available for sale to PA residents was also unveiled at the event. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the plates will be donated to Hunters Sharing the Harvest. The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank received more than 11,000 pounds of donated venison last year through the Hunters Sharing the Harvest program.

Welcome New Food Bank Staff! Dave Heffner, CPA, joined the staff at the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank in December as Staff Accountant. He previously worked for Pennsylvania Municipal League as the Director of Finance for 10 years. Before entering the non-profit sector Dave worked as a public accountant for 19 years. He and his wife, Gloria, live in Enola and have three grown children; Jennifer, Becky and Andy. Dave and his wife are excited about the newest addition to the Heffner family, Jen and husband Dave’s daughter, Nora, their first granddaughter. In his spare time, Dave enjoys watching the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates. Kavrina Kelly joined the staff at the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank as the Facilities Maintenance Associate in December. She lived in Colorado for seven years before moving back to central PA. Kavrina is the oldest sibling in her family with four younger brothers. She enjoys horseback riding and has a Miniature Pinscher named Vertigo.

Gladys Brown currently serves as a Commissioner of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. As Commissioner she oversees nearly 8,000 entities furnishing services such as electricity, natural gas, telephone and water, and ensures that services are provided at reasonable rates and are provided safely. Brown holds a B.S. in Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh and a J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh Law School. Scott Esworthy is a Principal with Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz, CPAs, specializing in financial and compliance matters in the property and casualty industry (P&C) and the employee benefit plan industry. Scott is a Director on the Firm’s Board and serves as the Chair and serves on many of the firm committees. He received his B.S. degree in Accounting from Elizabethtown College.

Janice P. Kopelman is retired from the PA Department of Health where she most recently was Deputy Secretary for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. In that position, she provided leadership and oversight for a wide variety of public health programs and coordinated the development of public health policies and regulations. Janice holds a B.S.W. in Social Work from Temple University and an M.S.W. in Social Work – Health Specialization from University of Pennsylvania School of Social Work.

Eric Saunders is Executive Director of New Hope Ministries. New Hope Ministries is a Christian social service agency that serves more than 14,000 people each year and is recognized for developing innovative programming for meeting human needs and teaching self-sufficiency. In 2014, Eric received the Frank Grady Outstanding Professional Award from United Way of the Capital Region. He holds a B.A. in Communications with a Minor in Biblical Studies from The Master’s College, San Clarita, CA, and an M.S.W. in Social Work from Indiana University.

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Food Bank Drop-Off Locations

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Food Bank Board Members Honored The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank congratulates Board Members Kirk Hallett and Margaret Delmonico for receiving honors for their work in the community.

With a 27-county service area, we realize that neither of our branches can be right around the corner from everyone in our community. In an effort to provide our supporters a convenient way to advance our mission through the donation of nonperishable foods, the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank has welcomed new year-round donation sites throughout central PA. Interested individuals may drop off their gift of food at locations in Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lycoming, and Perry counties. Participating businesses include Honey Baked Ham, the Offices of State Senator Rob Teplitz and Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania. If you would like to learn how your business or organization can become a year-round food donation site for the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, or learn how you can drop off at one of these sites, please contact Chris Gray, volunteer and food drive coordinator, at [email protected] or 717.564.1700, ext. 2342.

Kirk Hallett, Director, Joshua House, was selected as a Jefferson Award winner by WGAL-TV 8. The Jefferson Awards recognize citizens for outstanding public service. Kirk founded the Joshua Group, which has been serving disadvantaged youth in Allison Hill since 1998. Kirk passionately devotes his time and energy to improve the lives of his underserved Harrisburg neighbors. He is a tireless advocate, and perhaps even more importantly, a tireless architect of positive change in the Allison Hill community and through his work has impacted the lives of hundreds of children. Margaret Delmonico, Director of Public Relations, PSECU, was selected as one of the YWCA’s 2015 Women of Excellence. This award honors women in our region who contribute to the Harrisburg community and who raise money to support the YWCA’s programs. Margaret serves on several non-profit boards, is active in Rotary and drives PSECU’s community relations efforts. She is tireless in her efforts to further our community as she strongly believes in giving back to the community in which she lives and works. Congratulations Kirk & Margaret!

2014 Harrisburg Cupcake Cup Awards Grants to Food Bank Highmark Blue Shield recently awarded two grants to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. One grant in the amount of $20,000 will support the Food Bank’s BackPack Program. The gift will be used to purchase child-friendly, nutritious, individual serving size items such as 100% fruit juices, instant oatmeal, applesauce, tuna, raisins, fruit cups, soup, yogurt, shelf-stable milk, apples and oranges. This gift translates into 79,000 individual, nutritious food portions for hungry children. The remaining $10,000 grant will be used to purchase items such as potatoes, yams, onions, cabbage, apples, oranges, tuna, peanut butter and beef stews. These are provided by the Food Bank through the ElderShare and Fresh Express programs and are essential in supplementing the diets of individuals facing hunger.

On Sunday, December 7, the 6th annual Harrisburg Cupcake Cup took place at Appalachian Brewing Company in Harrisburg. More than 150 people attended the “bake-off” as 19 professional and amateur bakers Photo courtesy of Amy Spangler competed for the honor of most creative and best tasting cupcakes, with all proceeds from the event benefitting the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. 247 pounds of food and $1,120 was collected during the event for the Food Bank. Together, those donations will provide more than 6,720 meals to those in need. In the professional division, Carri Frank of Harrisburg took top honors with her cannoli cupcake and Ashley Kilby of Harrisburg was runner-up with her cinnamon cake, brown-butter frosting and apple butter filling. In the amateur division, Andrea Solenberger of Harrisburg won with her black joe cupcake and Megan Shelley of Newport was runner-up with her some like it hot chocolate cupcake. Thank you to everyone who contributed to another successful Harrisburg Cupcake Cup!

Save the Dates Central Pennsylvania Food Bank events offer a wonderful opportunity to support our mission of fighting hunger, improving lives and strengthening communities!

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Friday, February 20 9th Annual Soup & a Bowl, Williamsport

Monday, March 16 22nd Annual Soup & a Bowl, Harrisburg

Sunday, April 19 19th Annual Taste of Lancaster County

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Taste of Lancaster County SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2015

Lancaster County Convention Center 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

event & ticket details Sample menu items from the area’s top restaurants, caterers, wineries and breweries. By attending the Taste of Lancaster County you will help provide food to thousands of people in need in the Lancaster area.

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sponsors: The official registration and financial information of Central Pennsylvania Food Bank may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling, toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1.800.732.0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. Beer and wine tasting not contingent upon ticket purchase.