Killion and staff to conduct food drive

In the spirit of the holiday season, Senator Tom Killion (R-Chester and Delaware) and his staff are conducting a holiday food drive to benefit the West Chester Food Cupboard. “While Chester County is Pennsylvania’s most prosperous county, there are still people – often children – in our own community who are hungry,” said Killion. “As the holidays approach, it’s important to be thankful...

MLK CommUNITY starts food drive March 12

KENNETT SQUARE — The MLK CommUNITY of Greater Kennett Square kicks off their food drive starting Monday, March 12th to Saturday, March 24th. “We are excited to continue the vision to create a beloved community in the Greater Southern Chester County area that provides opportunities for the eradication of racism, hatred and poverty. The Community Food Drive is one initiative our Board has been coordinating...

Local YMCAs collecting food to feed the hungry

In the United States 14.3 percent or 15.5 million households suffer from food insecurity. Locally, in Chester County, that number is over 70,000 people. The YMCA of the Brandywine Valley and YMCA of the Upper Main Line are hoping to alleviate that problem with a canned food drive.  Drop by an area YMCA anytime between now and October 26 to drop off canned goods. They will be delivered to a local food...