Throughout the month of June, the Lycoming County United Way is working with partners including the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, American Rescue Workers, Sojourner Truth Ministries, and the Wellsboro Food Pantry to raise awareness and try to change that grim statistic by sharing resources and connecting people with help.
According to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, one in ten people in Central Pennsylvania struggle with hunger, including one in six children.
Here are some ways these organizations can provide aid:
The American Rescue Workers Comprehensive Emergency Assistance Program (CEAP) provides financial assistance to over 6,500 individuals and 700 families (in the form of monthly groceries) each year. Due to COVID-19, the CEAP program was utilized by many who have never needed their services before.
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