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House Resolution 563 recognizes our efforts
Posted by: | CommentsHoping to call attention to an increased demand for food in Chester County – up nearly 50 percent in some areas – a Chester County lawmaker plans to pay tribute tomorrow to the Chester County Food Bank.
Rep. Duane D. Milne (R., Chester) will present the food bank with House Resolution 563, recognizing the organization’s “valiant efforts and vital contribution to the community in feeding the hungry of Chester County,” he said in a news release.
The event will take place at 10 a.m. at the West Chester Food Cupboard, 545 E. Gay St., West Chester. Milne is to be joined by Larry Welsch, executive director of the Chester County Food Bank; Ruth Kranz-Carl, county director of human services; county commissioners; board members of the Chester County Food Bank and the West Chester Food Cupboard; and patrons who rely on their services.
Needy Families with Kids Receive Christmas Tree
Posted by: | CommentsA local business owner has created a fundraiser to help put a Christmas Tree in the homes of struggling families with kids.
At a local hardware store on Chester County, tree vouchers are being sold for 50% off the retail price of a six to eight foot Christmas Tree. Patrons that visit Village Hardware of Gutheriesville, located on RT 322 in Downingtown, PA are making a $30 donation. These trees are being set aside to help out families with children, who would otherwise not be able to afford a tree this holiday season.
The idea for “The 2009 Christmas Tree for Children Fundraiser” just came to Bobby Lewis, owner of Freedom Lawn and BobbyLewisArt.com. He contacted Larry Welsch, Executive Director of the Chester County Food Bank with the idea of putting trees into homes of families with kids that would not be able to afford a tree.
“Many of the families we serve at the local food cupboards struggle every day to have enough money for rent, heat and food. Having a donated tree for their home is a great way to spread the holiday spirit to kids at Christmas.” says Welsch.
Families with children that visit the local food cupboards in Chester County this December will receive a voucher to pick up their donated tree at the Village Hardware store.
For more information, contact Larry Welsch at 610-269-4200.
Santa Arrives!
Posted by: | Comments Exton Square Mall Food Court
Kick off the Holiday season at Exton Square Mall as we welcome Santa! Enjoy free hot chocolate, coffee, cookies and candy canes. Mingle with Santa’s friends including, Frosty, Rudolph, Randinii the Remarkable and more as you join in the Santa Parade to his Norman Rockwell-inspired home.
Please donate canned goods to support the Chester County Food Bank. Help over 32,000 local families in need. Donations accepted November 14-December 31 at the Customer Service Center.
Checkout Hunger Campaign
Posted by: | CommentsWegmans Downingtown Store doing “Checkout Hunger Campaign”
Customers that stop at the Wegmans store in Downingtown PA can help fight hunger when they participate in the “Checkout Hunger Campaign” the store is hosting to support the hunger relief efforts of the Chester County Food Bank. Customers can use the tear off coupon a the check out to make a donation. Last year, this event raised over $18,000.