The money will be used for the food bank’s Weekender Program, which provides food for low-income students to take home over the weekend.
A Berks County-based food bank is got a boost in their efforts to feed the hungry thanks to a generous gift.
Officials from Pennsylvania Skill — a company that produces electronic games of skill — presented Helping Harvest with a check for $15,000 on Thursday.
Mike Barely of Pennsylvania Skill said the donation was meant as a way to remind the public that addressing food insecurity is a year-round battle.
“It’s great – and important – to give away turkeys at Thanksgiving time,” he said. “But people are hungry right now and need our help. We are proud that we can assist with the great efforts of Helping Harvest which don’t slow down at all throughout the year.”
Officials from Helping Harvest said the money will be used for the food bank’s Weekender Program, which provides food for low-income students to take home for the weekend. Students struggling with food insecurity often rely on school meals and face challenges when not in class over the weekend.
“We are very appreciative of the donation from Pennsylvania Skill,” said Jay Worrall, Helping Harvest president. “Our Weekender Program is serving a vital need, making sure young children are properly nourished during their peak development years. Donations like this one help make sure we can keep serving these in-need children through the Weekender Program.”
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This article was originally published by the Reading Eagle on May 8, 2023.
Pictured during a check presentation ceremony on Thursday are Juan Nunez of Pennsylvania Skill; state Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz; Ed Pinkerton of Pennsylvania Skill; Jay Worrall, Helping Harvest president; state Rep. Manny Guzman; and Jeff Millay of Pennsylvania Skill.