Newswatch 16’s Chris Keating explains why so many people in our area are in trouble.
Williamsport, PA — Volunteers work hard at the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank facility in Williamsport. It’s all part of Hunger Action Awareness Month.
“Throughout September, we’re doing a lot, but the reality is that hunger is still a very big problem,” said Joe Arthur, executive director of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. That is the purpose.
Food banks pack 2,000 meals a month for seniors in the north-central region, but food is hard to come by.
“It’s been difficult because the supply chain is strained, which makes it difficult to pack the product here,” said warehouse manager Jason Niemczyk.
Food banks say the number of people needing meals has increased significantly.
According to Feeding Pennsylvania, 1 in 9 Pennsylvanians struggle to put dinner on the table every night.
“It decreased after the pandemic but started to rise with inflation. Unfortunately, it’s a harsh reality for everyone, so it’s very important for us to provide these meals to these working families. .”
According to food banks, there are many ways to help people suffering from food insecurity.
“There are many ways to help. Donations of time, which are difficult to quantify, mean many things, just like the group behind me. But donations of money can help. increase.”
If you’d like to volunteer to pack food, you can sign up here.
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