South Central Community Action Program steps up in face of historic need in 2020

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — 2020 has been a busy year for organizations like the South Central Community Action Program.

The coronavirus pandemic has led to more people in need, and SCCAP has been there to help out.

The organization serves Franklin and Adams counties and has many types of programs, with food and rental assistance taking center stage during the pandemic. During this time, SCCAP has come across more people than ever before.

According the Megan Shreve, CEO of SCCAP, the organization provided food assistance to 13,000 individuals — 4,000 new in 2020.

The Gleaning Project, designed to lower food waste and hunger, harvested 520,000 pounds of fresh produce and distributed it to 35,460 people.

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