September 2024 Newsletter
From the Office
Hunger Action Month
The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to partner with the Mercer County Food Bank in bringing awareness of Hunger Action Month. We encourage you to get involved in supporting efforts of brining food security to people across Mercer County. Check out how you can be a partner by reading the press release below. ↓ ↓ ↓
MERCER COUNTY FOOD BANK CALLS ON THE COMMUNITY TO JOIN TOGETHER IN ENDING HUNGER
September is Hunger Action Month and Feeding America is encouraging one million actions across the country to end hunger. During the month-long campaign, Mercer County Food Bank will be raising awareness and inspiring action throughout the county and every action counts. Whether it’s donating, advocating, volunteering or spreading the word online, YOU can make a difference.
“We can end hunger in the U.S. when we decide to work together with coordinated action and a shared belief that everyone deserves fresh, nutritious food,” said Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America. “This year during Hunger Action Month, we are encouraging everyone to take action. Raise your voice. Volunteer. Donate. Our individual actions may seem small, but together they become a powerful movement that can change history.”
The USDA estimates 1 in 7 people and 1 in 5 children experienced food insecurity in 2022. In Mercer County, more than 15,000 neighbors, including more than 4,300 children are food insecure, meaning they don’t know where their next meal will come from.
Join the movement in Mercer County and take action during September by contacting Patty Tucker ptucker@mercercountyfoodbank.org or 724-981-0353 ext. 103
Volunteer! MCFB is a volunteer dependent organization and needs your help.
Donate! For every $1 given, MCFB can provide four (4) meals.
Advocate! Purchase a MCFB Hunger Action Month yard sign to show your support.
Wear Orange! Orange is the symbolic color of hunger. You can purchase your own Hunger Action Month t-shirt by visiting www.customcornerprinting.com/mercer-county-food-bank
“MCFB needs community support year-round, but especially during Hunger Action Month,” said Rebecca Page, Executive Director, Mercer County Food Bank. “More than 12,000 neighbors each month depend on food bank services and programs to provide adequate food for their families, and that number will only increase as we prepare for the winter months and holiday season,” she added.
About Mercer County Food Bank
Mercer County Food Bank is the local partner of Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger relief organization. MCFB provides food to a network of nearly 40 member agencies and through six direct distribution programs. In 2023, MCFB distributed 2.6 million pounds of food to our neighbors facing food insecurity.
For more information on MCFB please visit our website www.mercercountyfoodbank.org or follow us on Facebook @mercercountyfoodbank, on Instagram @mercercountyfoodbank or on Twitter @mercerfoodbank.
About Feeding America
Feeding America is committed to an America where no one is hungry. We support tens of millions of people who experience food insecurity to get the food and resources they say they need to thrive as part of a nationwide network of food banks, statewide food bank associations, food pantries and meal programs. We also invest in innovative solutions to increase equitable access to nutritious food, advocate for legislation that improves food security and work to address factors that impact food security, such as health, cost of living and employment.
We partner with people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations, and supporters, united with them in a movement to end hunger. Visit www.FeedingAmerica.org to learn more.
Alexis Spence-Locke, Development Director, Mercer County Food Bank 724-981-0353 ext. 108 | alocke@mercercountyfoodbank.org
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In Other News
Actors Wanted for Movie being filmed in Greenville
Tony Reames is shooting a prequel to Spookt here in Greenville and they are looking for some local talent.
If you know of someone who would be interested, they need to send a headshot, resume, email, phone number, and reel (if they have one) to bbeck@greenvillechamber-pa.com and we will get it to the casting director.
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