Gov. Wolf begins holiday season by volunteering at food bank

HARRISBURG — Gov. Tom Wolf joined by first lady Frances Wolf and members of his staff spent a part of Wednesday afternoon assembling food boxes at the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank in Harrisburg.

The group was putting together boxes of food that will be distributed through senior centers to provide meals for elderly residents, said Joe Arthur, the food bank’s executive director.

“It is a sad reality that too many Pennsylvanians struggle with hunger every day — and it is especially difficult for families and individuals who face this threat during the holiday season,” said first lady Frances Wolf. “That’s why Tom and I are proud to serve with our partners at the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, who work tirelessly year-round to help meet the basic needs of the communities they serve.”

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