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Food Helpers
- Feb 2
- 2 min
Food Helpers’ Solar Array Eliminates Utility Bill; Provides More Food For Clients
Brownsville, PA (February 2, 2022) – One year ago, The FARM, a division of Food Helpers, announced the completion of its 544-panel, 209kW...
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Food Helpers
- Dec 28, 2021
- 1 min
Food Helpers to Triple the Number of Public Distributions Through Food Bank
Brownsville, PA (December 28, 2021) – Greater Washington County Food Bank, a division of Food Helpers, is pleased to announce that...
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Food Helpers
- Dec 22, 2021
- 3 min
CNX Foundation Donates $50,000 to Food Helpers, completes $250,000 challenge grant from WCCF
CNX Foundation Donates $50,000 to Food Helpers, completes $250,000 challenge grant from WCCF
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Food Helpers
- Dec 6, 2021
- 2 min
Diversified Energy and Country Thrift Market Partner to Distribute 200 Coats to Children in Need
Brownsville, PA (December 6, 2021) – Diversified Energy Company PLC partnered with Country Thrift Market, a division of Food Helpers,...
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Food Helpers
- Nov 29, 2021
- 2 min
Food Helpers Announces Holiday Ham Distribution for Over 1,000 Households
Food Helpers will host the largest holiday distribution in Washington County, providing spiral-cut ham and sides for 1,000+ households.
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Food Helpers
- Nov 25, 2021
- 1 min
Giving Thanks
In this season of giving thanks, we offer our sincere gratitude to you for your service in support of the Food Helpers mission.
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Food Helpers
- Nov 15, 2021
- 2 min
Food Helpers to Host Largest Turkey Distribution in Washington County
Brownsville, PA (November 15, 2021) – Food Helpers is pleased to announce it will host the largest turkey distribution in Washington...
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Food Helpers
- Sep 21, 2021
- 2 min
George J. Omiros named CEO; Connie Burd to Retire
The Board of Directors of Food Helpers is proud to announce the selection of George J. Omiros CFRE, CAE of Uniontown as CEO effective 9/7.
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Food Helpers
- Aug 19, 2021
- 3 min
Community Foundation Announces $250,000 Grant to Food Helpers
The Washington County Community Foundation is pleased to announce that it has awarded a $250,000 matching grant to Food Helpers.
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Food Helpers
- Aug 9, 2021
- 3 min
Food Helpers Community Outreach Program Off to a Great Start
In the first month of its new Community Outreach Program, Food Helpers distributed more than 61,000 pounds of food to rural communities.
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Food Helpers
- Aug 7, 2021
- 3 min
The Need is Real
Local residents are thrilled with the proximity. “This is so much easier,” JoAnn admits. “Before the pandemic we’d stand for hours waiting."
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Food Helpers
- Aug 1, 2021
- 3 min
One Crisis, Four Responses
One crisis, four people, four responses. But the crisis is not over. With food insecurity, it is never over.
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Food Helpers
- Jul 25, 2021
- 3 min
Volunteerism Makes Our Work Possible
During the pandemic, people needed access to food. Four Washington county heroes answered that call
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Food Helpers
- Jun 28, 2021
- 3 min
Greater Washington County Food Bank Rebrands as Food Helpers
Greater Washington County Food Bank Rebrands as Food Helpers
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Food Helpers
- Apr 21, 2021
- 4 min
GWCFB to Continue as Independent Non-Profit Organization Serving Residents on Washington County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Summary: Recent changes with state funding and internal programmatic restructuring have opened doors of...
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Food Helpers
- Apr 19, 2021
- 1 min
Greater Washington County Food Banks Hosts Inaugural Spring Clean Up Recycling Event
Join us on Earth Day for a Spring Clean Up! Bring items to be recycled, and stay for activities and volunteering opportunities!
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Food Helpers
- Mar 31, 2021
- 3 min
Celebrating the Wonderful Life of Margaret Jean “Peg” Wilson
Your life was a blessing. Your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. Forever in our hearts.
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Food Helpers
- Jan 15, 2021
- 2 min
Food Helpers Goes Green with Solar Array
A 544-panel, 209kW solar array, located on The FARM at Food Helpers, will help put more food into the community.
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Greater Washington County Food Bank
- Jun 12, 2020
- 3 min
Food Bank Volunteer Shows One CAN Make a Difference
For Immediate Release 6/12/2020 In tough times, individuals can make a difference. Tanya Kief, of Washington County PA, is just such a...
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