Our purpose is to

serve the Derry Township

community by providing

food and assistance with

the temporary needs of

families and individuals

in financial distress.

HELP USHELP OTHERS

For operation hours: please visitwww.hersheyfoodbank.com

Visit us at:www.hersheyfoodbank.comor e-mail us at:hersheyfoodbank@verizon.net.

120 E. Derry Road, Hershey, PA (717) 520-3143

Send all correspondence to:Hershey Food BankP.O. Box 205Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033

u The Hershey Food Bank is 100% run by volunteers.

u Derry Township has 9.3% residents below the poverty level (2010 Census data).

u The Hershey Food Bank has been providing services to Derry Township residents for more than 45 years.

u The new Hershey Food Bank has private space for interviews and counseling.

u The new facility has increased food storage, refrigeration and freezer space providing flexibility to accept and store healthy perishable foods.

Did You Know?

Client Voices How You Can HelpOur clients are thankful for the Hershey Food Bank and the services we provide. Here are a few thoughts from some of our clients.

“I want to thank you for the assistance you provide. I have less to worry about. Thank you to those who give their time and dedicate themselves to helping others. God bless you. I pray that each day brings you bless-ings and good health.”

“The food you give me is a tremendous help to our family. Without it, it would be hard to make ends meet. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.”

“I really don’t know what we would do without the food bank! There have been countless times when we have been in situations, where I as a parent just could not come up with a solution and the food bank has always been there to lend help, through food, and financial assistance at times. Thank you.”

“My family and I are so thankful to you and the food bank not only for food but for the love and affection you guys give us. “

ORGANIZE A FOOD DRIVEOrganize a neighborhood food drive to benefit the Hershey Food Bank.

DONATE FOODFood may be dropped off in the bins outside the building at any time, or in person on Mondays and Wednesdays 2:00-5:00. Please coordinate large volume or highly perishable donations ahead of time with the food bank.

TO VOLUNTEERPlease complete the volunteer application on the website at www.hersheyfoodbank.com, found on the “Getting involved” page and email or mail it to us.

CASH DONATIONSMay be sent to PO Box 205, Hershey, PA 17033

u Request non-perishable food items instead of gifts at your children’s birthday parties.

u Request donations to the Hershey Food Bank instead of Holiday gifts.

u Create a raffle at work or school where the price of a raffle ticket is a can of food.

Hershey Food Bank and Community Outreach is an all volunteer 501 (c) (3) charitable organization. Our board oversees the operations and maintenance of the Hershey Food Bank located at 120 East Derry Road, Hershey Pa, 17033. The Food Bank collects and distributes food, paper products and personal care items several times a month, and also prepares food baskets at Thanksgiving and Christmas to families identified and referred from churches, schools and others as being in need. Christmas presents and gift certificates for children’s clothing are included with the Christmas food baskets.

We also provide budgeting counseling, job opportunities information, emergency financial, housing and utility assistance, one-time transient assistance, and information and referrals to other state, local agencies and non-profits, and ongoing client contact.

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