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A Message from George J. Omiros, CFRE, CAE, President & Chief Executive Officer:

This week is National Volunteer Week and we would like to extend a huge thank you to all who have given their time to volunteering!  

Your helped impacted the lives of thousands of individuals and families in Washington County through your commitment to address food insecurity. Your support of Food Helpers’ mission allows us to serve families and children by providing food and other items to support their health.

We deeply appreciate your willingness to donate your time, your talent, and your treasury to fuel our efforts to address our Mission.

We need your efforts now more than ever as donors across our nation have slowed down their giving. We look forward to your continued volunteer engagement with Food Helpers/dba Greater Washington County Food Bank.

With Deepest Gratitude for all that you do for Food Helpers,
George

A Message from George J. Omiros, CFRE, CAE, President & Chief Executive Officer:

This week is National Volunteer Week and we would like to extend a huge thank you to all who have given their time to volunteering!

Your helped impacted the lives of thousands of individuals and families in Washington County through your commitment to address food insecurity. Your support of Food Helpers’ mission allows us to serve families and children by providing food and other items to support their health.

We deeply appreciate your willingness to donate your time, your talent, and your treasury to fuel our efforts to address our Mission.

We need your efforts now more than ever as donors across our nation have slowed down their giving. We look forward to your continued volunteer engagement with Food Helpers/dba Greater Washington County Food Bank.

With Deepest Gratitude for all that you do for Food Helpers,
George
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21 hours ago
Together, we can all be Food Helpers. By designating Greater Washington County Food Bank, Healthy Habits Training Center, Country Thrift Market, and The FARM as four unique programs under Food Helper’s umbrella, we can provide a well-rounded experience of escaping the food insecurity cycle, especially in Washington County.

You can be a part of the solution by donating today! https://foodhelpers.org/#donate

Together, we can all be Food Helpers. By designating Greater Washington County Food Bank, Healthy Habits Training Center, Country Thrift Market, and The FARM as four unique programs under Food Helper’s umbrella, we can provide a well-rounded experience of escaping the food insecurity cycle, especially in Washington County.

You can be a part of the solution by donating today! foodhelpers.org/#donate
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1 week ago
The Greater Washington County Food Bank offers a fun, meaningful time for all volunteers, as well as a rewarding team-building experience for groups of any size. If youre interested in volunteering, or bringing a group to volunteer, please fill out the Online Volunteer Application - https://foodhelpers.org/volunteer/

The Greater Washington County Food Bank offers a fun, meaningful time for all volunteers, as well as a rewarding team-building experience for groups of any size. If you're interested in volunteering, or bringing a group to volunteer, please fill out the Online Volunteer Application - foodhelpers.org/volunteer/ ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago
🗣️Attention Seniors!
Are you over the age of 60?
Do you make less than $1,580/month (or $2,137/household of 2)?
Are you someone who needs some extra food to ensure a healthy diet?

Food Helpers has an initiative in place to address senior hunger, as older adults may face unique challenges in accessing adequate food. The PA Senior Food Box Program works to improve the health of low-income seniors by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA Foods.

For more information call 724-632-2190, Ext. 107, and a food helper will be happy to assist you.

🗣️Attention Seniors!
Are you over the age of 60?
Do you make less than $1,580/month (or $2,137/household of 2)?
Are you someone who needs some extra food to ensure a healthy diet?

Food Helpers has an initiative in place to address senior hunger, as older adults may face unique challenges in accessing adequate food. The PA Senior Food Box Program works to improve the health of low-income seniors by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA Foods.

For more information call 724-632-2190, Ext. 107, and a food helper will be happy to assist you.
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3 weeks ago

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Household of 3 whats the income limit?

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3 weeks ago
Just Because You Have A Good Job Doesnt Mean You Have Enough For Everything

As with most government funding, food aid from traditional food banks is calculated based upon the Federal poverty calculation, meaning a family of four with two parents working full-time can still be food insecure. 

By working diligently and earning a raise, that food-insecure family will not longer qualify for traditional food pantry support, as well as other government programs they relied on such as rental assistance, utility assistance, education assistance, or child care. People are working hard to support their families, but now they are put into a worse financial situation.

It’s a dilemma, affecting nearly half of the food-insecure population in Washington County, but Food Helpers provides the solution. By breaking away from government-funded distributions, we are free to serve every household that needs help. Food Helpers believe that we can end hunger by creating sustainable communities through equitable access to aid, education, and resources.

Just Because You Have A Good Job Doesn't Mean You Have Enough For Everything

As with most government funding, food aid from traditional food banks is calculated based upon the Federal poverty calculation, meaning a family of four with two parents working full-time can still be food insecure.

By working diligently and earning a raise, that food-insecure family will not longer qualify for traditional food pantry support, as well as other government programs they relied on such as rental assistance, utility assistance, education assistance, or child care. People are working hard to support their families, but now they are put into a worse financial situation.

It’s a dilemma, affecting nearly half of the food-insecure population in Washington County, but Food Helpers provides the solution. By breaking away from government-funded distributions, we are free to serve every household that needs help. Food Helpers believe that we can end hunger by creating sustainable communities through equitable access to aid, education, and resources.
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3 weeks ago

Distribution Change!
Because of the pending storm tomorrow,
PARIS DISTRIBUTION has been MOVED
to Thursday 4/4/24.
The distribution will still be from 9am-11am in the Paris Presbyterian Parking Lot.
Thank you!
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4 weeks ago
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