Area businesses donate canceled holiday party funds to fight hunger

Williamsport, Pa. – Celebrating the holidays is different in 2020 than other years, but some companies and generous individuals are spreading holiday cheer regardless. Many companies have canceled their normal holiday office parties to keep their employees safe, but in the spirit of the holidays they have chosen to donate their holiday party funds to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank.

“For us, the Mifflinburg Lumber Christmas Party has been a tradition. Families would gather at a local restaurant where we took over an entire room, had appetizers and dinner and shared ridiculous games and gifts. It has been a wonderful event that made our work team more like family,” recalled Nate Seigel, General Manager for Mifflinburg Lumber and Building Supply.

“This year with COVID concerns, we were disappointed to be forced to cancel but saw a new opportunity to give. Since our beginning, giving back in our community has been a fundamental attribute of our organization so it was natural to find a new home for our Christmas funds, especially given the extraordinary need.”

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