You’re invited to the Fight Hunger Fall Fest
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Attend the Fight Hunger Fall Fest, and you can enjoy a day of family fun while learning more about a serious need in the community.
“Fight Hunger Fall Fest is about raising awareness about food insecurity in our area,” said Jesse North, who is organizing the event with Alicia Ferrari and Sara Barrett. “In York County, one in 13 adults is food insecure and one in 10 children is food insecure. One in three kids qualifies for a free or reduced-price lunch at school. Hunger and food insecurity can affect child development, health and academic
achievement and future economic prosperity.”
The Fight Hunger Fall Fest will be held at Wrightsville Presbyterian Church, 205 N. Second St.,
“Fight Hunger Fall Fest is about raising awareness about food insecurity in our area.”
Wrightsville, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9. Admission is free, but donations of nonperishable food and hygiene items will be collected for the Eastern York
Food Pantry and The Giving Table.
“This is a family-friendly event and a way to come together and have fun for a great cause,” noted North, who is the pastor of Wrightsville Presbyterian Church.
“We will have food trucks, crafts, games, a bounce house, a face painter, a live band as well as a free meal for each attendee.”
Last year was the first time the event was held, and it was very successful, he said. “We raised $1,000 in cash donations for local organizations dedicated to fighting hunger. In-kind donations included 500 nonperishable food items as well as 24 complete hygiene kits, and folks had an amazing time,” North shared. “We
Olde Salem Craft Bazaar will offer homemade gifts, food and more
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Ask the members of Historic Salem United Church of Christ about their annual bazaar, and you’ll get a variety of fun reasons to visit.
“It’s time to socialize, have lunch and do some shopping for others or pamper yourself,” said Julie Bigler.
Hilary Smith, who is co-chair of the bazaar committee with
Denise Bollinger, agreed, adding, “The bazaar has lots of homemade baked goods and delicious homemade soups available for eat-in or takeout. There’s a nice variety of homemade and new gifts to purchase.”
For Bollinger, the bazaar provides an opportunity to browse unique gifts, patronize vendors and get started on Christmas shopping. “There
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Providing a box of holiday cheer
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
The motto of the Columbia Lions Club is “We Serve,” and the group will put that mission into practice with the annual Christmas Food Box Delivery. Working with members of the Sunsnappers, the club will deliver items to people in need in the greater Columbia area on Sunday, Dec. 22.
“The food box project exists in town to help families that may be in need,” explained Josh Birk, Lions Club member, encouraging
anyone in need to sign up for a box. “There is no judgment or anything. The project is there to support the people in town. It’s also a very hearty meal.”
Each family that registers will receive all the fixings for a traditional Christmas dinner as well as additional food items, including turkey, mashed potatoes, butter, milk, eggs, cereal, fruit and vegetables. The project is supported by donations from local businesses and individuals. Families in Columbia and the surrounding areas with
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Children enjoy activities at last year’s Fight Hunger Fall Fest.
Inviting people to the Olde Salem Craft Bazaar are church members (from left) Emily Overmeyer, Julie Bigler, Matt Killian, Hilary Smith, Gwen Bigler and Scott Bollinger.
Library posts programs
Kreutz Creek Library (KCL), 66 Walnut Springs Road, Hellam, will offer programs and services to the community. For details and registration, call the library at 717-252-4080 or visit www.yorklibraries.org.
The Friends of Kreutz Creek Library will be at the library to accept donations of books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, and jigsaw puzzles on Tuesday, Nov. 12, from noon to 6 p.m. and on Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
KCL’s upcoming programs include Baby and Toddler Story Time for children from birth to age 3 on Wednesdays, Nov. 6 and 13, and Preschool Story Time for children ages 3 to 5 on Fridays, Nov. 8 and 15. These programs will run from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., and reservations are required.
A Fall Family Story Time will be held at Chick-fil-A, 2801 E. Market St., York, from 9 to 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7.
to 18 is also available. For more details or to offer an idea for a project, contact kreutzcreeklibrary@york libraries.org or Kayla at 717-252-4080.
Teen Crime Solvers will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon. Teens will examine evidence to solve a crime. Fifteen participants are needed.
Stitch and Chat groups, for knitters and crocheters, will meet on Nov. 7 and 21 from 6 to 7:45 p.m. and on Tuesdays, Nov. 5 and 19, from 1 to 2:45 p.m.
Reiki Meditation with Miranda will take place on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
The Friends of Kreutz Creek Library will hold its fall online auction in November. Bids will be accepted from Nov. 2 at 8 a.m. to Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. Proceeds will support the library. The auction flyer is available at the library’s front desk.
Bazaar
are many bazaars in the area, so make a day of it,” she said.
The Olde Salem Craft Bazaar will be held in the social hall at the rear of the church, 324 Walnut St., Columbia, on Saturday, Nov. 2. It will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Lots of handmade items will be for sale at the bazaar. Cardholders made from discs, which Smith said are great for kids and seniors, will be featured, along with poured paint crafts including jewelry, mini charcuterie boards and more. New and gently used Christmas items, toys and kitchen goods will be sold, and people will have the opportunity to win a variety of themed baskets. Baskets will include Disney/Marvel items; framed artwork by the late Joseph Halter Jr., who grew up in Columbia; gift cards; “Star Wars” merchandise; and more. Winners will be drawn at 1:45 p.m., and people do not need to be present to win.
mon rolls, sand tarts, English muffin bread, peanut butter fudge, lower-sugar peanut butter balls, brownies and more,” Smith said.
Proceeds from the bazaar will be split among the property campaign, which began in 2023 and will wrap up at the end of this year, the general fund and local missions of the church. “Historic Salem UCC was established in 1803, and we are celebrating 221 years of worshipping and supporting the town of Columbia and other local communities,” Smith said.
She noted that the annual bazaar is the church’s biggest fundraiser, while Bollinger and Bigler emphasized the fun they have making the crafts to sell.
“Besides fundraising for the church, I think it is an excellent time for fellowship and coming together as church members for a common cause,” Bigler shared.
The Silent Reading Group, for people age 13 and up, will meet on Nov. 7 from 6 to 7:45 p.m. The program will include trivia, refreshments, reading, and discussion about books.
Builder’s Club, for kids ages 6 to 12, will be offered on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
The Danger Club for tweens ages 9 to 11 will meet on Nov. 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Library Squad will not meet in November.
The Spoiler Alert! teen book review group will meet via Zoom on Nov. 7 from 5 to 6 p.m. Reservations are requested. Birdie the therapy dog will visit the library to help youths ages 12 to 18 de-stress on Nov. 21 from 5 to 6 p.m.
Manga Book Club for youths ages 12 to 18 will take place on Nov. 16 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. This program will occur after the library is closed to the public. Only youths attending this program will be allowed inside.
Project-based volunteering for youths ages 12
The Tween and Teen Leadership groups will host jumbo Candy Land for people of all ages on Nov. 2. The drop-in activity will be available from 2 to 5 p.m. Attendees may collect candy and meet the Candy Land characters, as well as characters from various books. No reservations are required.
York Chess Club, for people of all ages, will be held on Nov. 5, 12, and 19 from 6 to 8 p.m.
The One for the Money Book Discussion, focused on “The Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah, will occur on Nov. 7 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
The Green Thumb Garden Club will meet on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Directed by Melanie Markowski, the program will be a makeand-take holiday mini evergreen arrangement.
The Friends of Kreutz Creek Library will meet on Nov. 19 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The Cookbook Group will meet on Nov. 21 from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring a sweet or savory dish based on the theme “Healthy Eating,” along with a copy of the recipe.
Food options at the bazaar will include homemade chicken corn soup, sausage minestrone, loaded baked potato soup and chili. Hamburger barbecue, sub sandwiches and hot dogs with or without sauerkraut will be for sale, along with customer-favorite stuffing balls. “We’ll have lots of homemade baked goods like doughnuts, cinna -
It’s also an opportunity for the church to connect with people outside the building, Smith said, adding, “It’s a nice way to reach out to the community, so they can see where we’re located.”
For more information on the church, visit www .historicsalemucc.org or search for “Historic Salem United Church of Christ, Columbia PA” on Facebook.
Classes to focus on gluten-free desserts
Horn Farm Center, 4945 Horn Road, York, will offer Gluten-Free Desserts classes on Saturdays, Nov. 9 and 30, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
In the first class, attendees will learn how to make sticky buns, no-cook potato candy, and apple pie. The second class will offer an opportunity to learn to make sweet breads, such as apple, banana, and zucchini, along with no-bake cookies. Tips and tricks for gluten-free baking will be provided at both sessions. All products created and baked during the classes will be gluten-free and
vegan, and attendees will go home with their own freshly baked goodies plus recipes.
There is a fee. Preregistration is required at www.hornfarmcenter .org. For more details, call 717-757-6441 or email education@hornfarm center.org.
Registration now open for Santa Run and Walk 5K
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
It’s only October, but Nancy Husser is already thinking about Santa. More specifically, she’s focused on the Santa Run and Walk, a 5K organized by the Manheim Lions Club. The race, which encourages participants to dress in Santa costumes or other holiday garb, will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7. It will begin in Manheim Square at 8:30 a.m.
“The Santa 5K is a fun event,” Husser said. “We start with Christmas music in the square all morning until the start of the race.
The 5K course takes you through the west side of Manheim. We do encourage residents to come out and cheer the participants on.”
The course is relatively flat, she shared, with a hill around the 2-mile mark. Both walkers and runners are encouraged to participate. “We have a range of participants from (ages) 6 to 76,” Husser said. “We will have bananas, water and chocolate milk for all finishers. Plus, this year we will have cash prizes for the top three overall male and female runners as well as medals for various age groups.”
The first Santa Run began nine years ago, coordinated by Reenie Ober, who at that time was the executive director of the Manheim Downtown Development Group. “She organized the first Santa 5K, and then the Manheim Lions Club has been
sponsoring it every year since then,” Husser said.
Whether people are participating or attending as spectators, the Santa Run will offer an entertaining experience, she said. “It is just a lot of fun to do something on a December morning and then to visit all the shops in town, have breakfast and just enjoy Manheim in general,” Husser shared. “It is just a fun community event in Manheim, and it just gets you into the Christmas spirit. Just come out and feel the Christmas spirit.”
The cost of registration for the race will increase after Friday, Nov. 1. People age 15 and older who register before Friday, Nov. 15, may receive a Santa suit or a quarter-zip pullover, and youths age 14 and younger may receive a long-sleeve T-shirt and a Santa hat if registration is received before that date.
Race-day registration will be accepted beginning at 7 a.m. at Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church, located at 48 Market Square, but will
Women in Tech Awards presented
Seven Women in Technology Award winners were named during the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania’s event on Sept. 25. This year’s Women in Technology Awards marked the eighth anniversary of the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania’s continued commitment to celebrating women and their supporters who are innovators, role models, trailblazers and inspirations within
the technology community throughout the central Pennsylvania region.
This year’s award recipients were selected from a pool of nominees representing the diverse and dynamic landscape of technology in central Pennsylvania.
The 2024 Women in Technology Awards winners are as follows.
Christina Milano-Damaskos was presented with the Next Gen Award, which
not include a Santa suit or sweatshirt. To register for the race, visit www .runsignup.com and search for “Manheim Santa 5K Run and Walk.”
Caring
Dr. Joseph A. Robuccio
Alissa Schneider
Participants in a previous year’s Santa Run and Walk
Tdap vaccines available at Giant and Martin’s pharmacies
Following a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is on the rise, the Giant Company announced that Tdap vaccines are now available in all Giant and Martin’s in-store pharmacies.
Whooping cough is a serious respiratory disease that can be life-threatening for infants. The CDC recommends Tdap vaccinations for everyone with booster doses every 10 years or sooner if the person is pregnant or injured. This vaccine is a combination of shots that protects against tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough.
Giant and Martin’s pharmacies in Pennsylvania can vaccinate custom-
ers age 18 and up without a prescription
If customers are unsure if they are in need of a Tdap vaccine, Giant and Martin’s pharmacists can look at their medical history and determine eligibility. Walk-in vaccinations are available, but customers can save time by booking an appointment online at www.giantfoodstores .com/pages/tgc-vaccines or www.martinsfoods .com/pages/tgc-vaccines.
Customers must bring photo ID and a prescription insurance card. Parental consent is required, and a parent or guardian must be on-site.
In addition, customers can visit any in-store Giant or Martin’s pharmacy to receive their flu vaccination. Flu and pertussis vaccines can be given together.
Fall Fest
also garnered more community interest. This year we have been approached by more local businesses and organizations that want to be involved. Local businesses have offered to help raise funds, and organizations like the Girl Scouts have already done community outreach to encourage in-kind food donations ahead of the event. We look forward to watching this effort grow and develop every year.”
Second Street will be blocked off from Walnut to Locust streets for outdoor activities, including music and food trucks, such as Joe’s Fish Sandwiches, The Roaming Roast, Halo’s Eatery and Get Creamed Soft Serve.
“Inside, we’ll have free hot dogs donated by John Wright Restaurant, chips from Martin’s Potato Chips and vegetarian chili from Becky’s Kitchen,” North said, adding that restrooms will also be available inside.
fulfill the group’s purpose.
“Wrightsville for All serves as a community advocacy and engagement platform, and we encourage residents to connect with each other on issues that impact our neighbors,” Ferrari stated. “This event specifically focuses on food insecurity affecting children and families in Eastern York and provides a free meal to every attendee. There are no overhead costs absorbed from the donations collected100% of any financial or in-kind donation goes directly to feeding families in Wrightsville and Eastern York.”
ZIP codes 17512, 17547, 17368, 17554, 17582, 17575 and 17538 are eligible to receive a food box.
The food box project began with the Columbia Jaycees in 1982. From one box that inaugural year, the project has expanded to provide food for 600 families.
The initiative is truly a community effort, Birk said. “Not only does the project feed 600 families in town, but it also brings the community together,” he remarked. “So many families in town line up to deliver boxes to the people in need. It is truly a community project.”
ments in lieu of a food box. Dinners will be delivered to residents of Trinity House Apartments, St. Peters Apartments, Marietta Senior Apartments, Sylvan Retreat Apartments and Landisville Apartments. Sign-up sheets will be available in the apartment complex lobbies by the end of November.
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The Fight Hunger Fall Fest is truly a community effort, North said. “Wrightsville Presbyterian Church believes we should follow the model of Jesus Christ in feeding hungry folks; partnering with like-minded folks like Wrightsville for All, Eastern York Food Pantry and The Giving Table; and telling the whole community to join in the effort,” he shared.
For Ferrari and Barrett, founders of Wrightsville for All, the event offers a perfect opportunity to
It’s easy to make a difference in the community, North said, noting that donations will also be accepted at RE/MAX Pinnacle: The Bridge Team, 424 Locust St., Wrightsville, and a local Girl Scout troop will distribute flyers about a food drive to Wrightsville residents.
He hopes, however, that as many people as possible will come to the fest. “In a time when so much of the vibe is about what divides us, come be part of a community of people uniting to help each other and enjoy wholesome fun outdoors,” he said. “There is lots of negative energy out there, but seriously, who is against feeding hungry people? Who is against fun?”
For more information, search for “Fight Hunger Fall Fest” on Facebook.
Community volunteers are invited to help deliver the boxes on Dec. 22.
Volunteers should arrive at the Columbia Borough Fire Hall, 726 Manor St., Columbia, no later than 11 a.m.
Volunteers will also deliver a Christmas dinner on Sunday, Dec. 29, to residents of local senior apart-
Families may register for the food boxes by visiting https://columbialions.org/ christmas, emailing Colum biaChristmasFoodBoxes@ gmail.com or calling 717715-3592. The registration deadline is Saturday, Nov. 30, or when the project reaches 600 families, so early registration is encouraged.
For businesses or individuals interested in donating to help support the Christmas food boxes, donations are accepted online at the aforementioned website. More information on making a donation by mail is available at the website, as well.
Fulton Bank receives Freedom Award
Lancaster-based Fulton Bank was recognized as a recipient of the 2024 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the highest recognition given by the Department of Defense to employers for their exceptional support of National Guard and Reserve members.
Fulton Bank team members who accepted the award during a ceremony held at the Pentagon on Aug. 22 were John Glover, head of commercial banking; Lisa Johanning, director of talent management; Lisa DeCoste, senior com-
mercial relationship manager; Natasha Luddington, chief legal officer; and Curt Myers, chief executive officer.
The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense (DOD) office, runs the annual award program, which has presented the honor to employers since 1996.
Recipients of the award include small and large private businesses and public sector employers nominated by a National Guard or Reserve employee in their organization. Award
Volunteers load up Christmas food boxes in a previous year’s project.
Fulton Bank
nominations are accepted from all 50 states, GuamCNMI, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and District of Columbia.
Fulton Bank is one of only 15 employers nationwide selected to receive the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award this year.
Pennsylvania Army National Guard Col. Brett Gagnon nominated the Fulton Bank for the Freedom Award for its support of his military career. In nominating the bank for the award, Gagnon stated that corporate executives, managers and co-workers all sent cards, letters and other items to him and unit members during his most recent deployment.
Bank personnel also maintained contact with his family, providing gift cards and support to his wife and children.
Fulton Bank also provides benefits to Guard and Reserve members. Deployed service members receive 52 weeks of differential pay while maintaining family health, retirement and investment benefits.
The bank’s nomination was selected from the 30 nationwide finalists.
Numerous Fulton Bank supervisors have received a Patriot Award, Seven Seals Award and Above and Beyond Awards. They have also attended an ESGR Boss Lift event and awards luncheon for which they received a Pennsylvania ESGR Certificate of Support.
ESGR exists to foster a culture in which all employers support and value the employment and military service of members of the National Guard and Reserve in the United States. ESGR facilitates and promotes a cooperative culture of employer support for National Guard and Reserve service by developing and advocating mutually beneficial initiatives, recognizing outstanding employer support, increasing awareness of applicable laws and policies, resolving potential conflicts between employers and their service members and acting as the employers’ principal advocate within DOD.
Author to visit church
Bethel United Methodist Church, 1674 Furnace Road, Brogue, will host author Norina Bentzel as the speaker on Sunday, Nov. 3, during the 10:15 a.m. Sunday school time. Bentzel, former principal of North HopewellWinterstown Elementary School in Red Lion Area School District, will share her experiences of the day
in February 2001 when a man wielding a machete entered the school and attacked students and staff members. She will speak about the crisis, recovery, and coming to terms with the memories of that day.
A worship service led by pastor Beth Holz begins at 9 a.m. each Sunday and is open to all.
Tech
recognizes an up-and-coming young woman who is making a difference in technology in the region. Milano-Damaskos is the cofounder and CEO of Athlon Inc.
Stephanie Blanda received the Moxie Award, which recognizes a pioneer who has blazed the trail for other women in technology to follow. Blanda is an assistant professor of mathematical sciences for Lebanon Valley College.
Jakyra Simpson received the Diversity and Inclusion Award, which recognizes a woman’s active commitment to inclusion and diversity in technology. Simpson is the CEO and founder of STEAM Sneakerheadz.
Deepa Moorthy was presented with the Women in Tech Ally Award, which recognizes an individual, organization or business for outstanding achievements or contributions as an ally to women in technology. Allies are recognized for empowering women in technology through everyday actions to successfully contribute to a more diverse technology industry. Moorthy is a senior salesforce administrator with Warrior Tech Solutions.
Tina Tennant received the Impact Award - Private Sector/Medium to Large Business. This award recognizes a woman in technology whose contributions have made a positive impact in the private sector/ medium to large business market, which consists of companies employing 50 or more employees. Tennant is a senior technical business consultant with Capital Blue Cross.
Alyson Boehr received the Impact Award - Private Sector/Entrepreneur to Small Business. This award recognizes a woman in technology whose contributions have had a positive impact in the entrepreneurial/small business sector, consisting of companies employing fewer than 50 employees. Boehr is a formulations associate with Phospholutions Inc.
Jennifer Leinbach received the Impact Award - Public Sector/Government, which recognizes a woman in technology whose contributions have had an impact in that field. Leinbach is the executive director with Ben Franklin Technology Development
Authority and Office of Technology Investment.
The 2024 Women in Technology Awards ceremony took place at the West Shore Country Club in Camp Hill. The event was a celebration of innovation, excellence and empowerment within the technology industry, with industry leaders, advocates, and aspiring technology professionals in attendance.
In addition to the seven awards, Women in Tech scholarships were awarded to Aastha Rijal, Franklin & Marshall College, Class of 2026, majoring in computer science and data science; Danielle Strausburger, Elizabethtown College, Class of 2025, majoring in computer science; and Baia Grdzelishvili, York College of Pennsylvania, Class of 2027, majoring in electrical engineering.
All three of this year’s scholarships were sponsored by Itero Group. Visit www.tccp.org/ wit-awards-2024/ to learn more about this year’s Women in Technology Awards.
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Participants in the awards ceremony were (from left) John Glover, Lisa Johanning, Lisa DeCoste, Col. Brett Gagnon, Natasha Luddington and Curt Myers.
YCAS sets schedule
The York County Astronomical Society (YCAS), celebrating 18 years offering planetarium programs to the public, is now offering Saturday morning and afternoon programs for young children and families and Saturday evening options for older family members at the York Learning Center Planetarium, 301 E. Sixth Ave., York.
The schedule for Saturday, Nov. 2, is as follows: “One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure” at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; “Max Goes to the Moon” at 10:30 a.m.; Public StarWatches at 2:40 and 7:40 p.m.; “Defying Gravity: It IS Rocket Science!” at 3:20 p.m.; “Forward! To the Moon” at 7 p.m.; and “Comets and Discovery” at 8:20 p.m. “Forward! To the Moon” and “Comets and Discovery” are geared toward older family members.
Separate admission fees have been set for adults and for children and seniors. Admission to any second or third show will be available for a discount. Cash and most credit and debit cards are accepted. Private show reservations are available for up to 60 people. For more information, visit www.AstroYork.com.
Walk planned at cemetery
Members of the Lancaster Group of the Sierra Club invite members of the public to join them as they enjoy a casual stroll through Lancaster Cemetery, 205 E. Lemon St., Lancaster, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on First Friday, Nov. 1.
The 1-mile, familyfriendly walk through the 20-acre Victorian-era cemetery will enable participants to check out the grounds’ historic monuments and enjoy the late fall foliage. Attendees are invited to bring along their leftover Halloween candy to swap or donate during the walk, which will wrap up before sunset.
Preregistration is required at https://lancastersierra club.org/. For more information, email melissa.farr@ sierraclub.org.
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Giant announces challenge winners
The Giant Company recently announced the recipient organizations of its second Make a Difference Challenge. A total of $250,000 was awarded to 24 nonprofit organizations, all of which are focused on initiatives that help create healthier communities.
Organizations were nominated by the Giant Company team members and evaluated by a panel of judges comprised of company leadership. Based on the review of entries, judges determined if organizations would receive either a $15,000 or a $5,000 award.
Those organizations awarded $15,000 each include Camelot for Children, Allentown; The Children’s Home of Reading, Reading; Cocoa Packs, Hershey; The Infinite Mission, Media; Kennett Area Community Service, Kennett Square; Keystone Opportunity Center, Souderton; Kidz Power Pacs - Community Combined Ministries, Martinsburg, W.Va.; The Nehemiah Project, Altoona; The People’s Kitchen, Philadelphia; Power Packs Project, Lancaster; Project SHARE of Carlisle; and Snipes Farm and Education Center, Morrisville.
Those organizations receiving $5,000 for their initiatives include
Bloomsburg Food Cupboard, Bloomsburg; Bright Futures - Frederick/Winchester, Winchester, Va.; City Year Philadelphia, Philadelphia; First Class Children’s Foundation, DuBois; Greater Elizabethtown Area Recreation & Community Services (GEARS), Elizabethtown; Hanna’s Pantry, Harrisburg; Home of the Sparrow, Exton; Hope Center at Hagerstown Rescue Mission, Hagerstown, Md.; Moms Offering Moms Support, Easton; Pennridge FISH Organization, Perkasie; Rachel & Troy Foundation, Plymouth Meeting; and Warminster Food Bank, Warminster.
In addition, Snipes Farm and Education Center received an additional $5,000 through an online Community Award. Kidz Power Pacs - Community Combined Ministries also received an additional $5,000 after being named the recipient of the Giant Choice Award, which was determined by team members from the Giant Company.
The Giant Company held its first Make a Difference Challenge in 2023 as a way to honor the company’s legacy of giving by supporting organizations that are feeding the future and promoting healthier people and a healthier planet.
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church (UMC) will hold its annual Election Day chicken corn soup and pretzel sandwich sale on Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 8 a.m. until sold out.
The sale will take place at the rear of the church, next to the polling location,
which is located at 100 W. Main St., Mountville. Fees have been set per sandwich and per quart of soup.
All proceeds will go toward St. Paul’s UMC’s ministries.
For more details, call the church office at 717-285-5020.
Winners of the Giant Make a Difference Challenge display their checks.