We all have things we worry about. But can you imagine what it is like to worry everyday about food? To worry how you are going to feed your kids today? To worry if you have enough money at the end of the month to buy food after paying your bills?

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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.

When you deliver mail to homes, you get to know people. So I knew of this family on my route that the husband got laid off and they were struggling financially. I told them about the places in Chester County they could go to for free food. At first they were too proud to take the food – but I told them about how these programs are run to help them get back on their feet. Everyone needs a little help.

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.

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.

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