Luzerne County Manager David Pedri, along with representatives from Pennâs Northeast , speak during a news conference at Mohegan Sun Arena to announce the 2020 COVID-19 Grant Funding(âCARESâ) that was received from the PA Department of Community & Economic Development that was distributed to entities throughout Luzerne County. Representatives of Luzerne County small business owners, non-profit agencies, and other grant awardees were in attendance.
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WILKES-BARRE Tom Foley, Director of PA 211 NE at Family Service Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania, this week said the November results reflect the seasonality of the needs of callers.
“You will note an uptick in need for holiday gifts/toys,” Foley said. “The upcoming cold and holiday needs are at the top of mind for families in need.”
Gert McGowan, President/CEO at FSA, said the holiday season arrives in November and the needs of the consumers of PA 211 NE reflect this arrival.
“Families need to address utility assistance, gifts and food,” McGowan said. “The generosity of our residents supporting their United Ways in the region, as well as community foundations, are a huge part of how we continue this vital service.”
KINGSTON — Theresa Slater has been a loyal donor to the United Way of Wyoming Valley’s annual fundraising campaign and Wednesday her longtime generosity paid off.
KINGSTON â The Al Beech West Side Food Pantry used to be a small operation utilizing the stage of a church, but COVID-19 has increased need so much it has turned into a sophisticated drive-thru operation catering to hundreds of families from all over Northeast Pennsylvania.
The Commission for Economic Opportunity, which supplies much of the food distributed, has delivered 73 percent more food to local food banks this year compared to last year.
âIf you compare 2019 to 2020, the amount of food weâd go through in an entire month is now gone in two to three hours of distribution,â said Clancy Harrison, a dietician who is the volunteer president of the food pantry and founder of the nonprofit Food Dignity Project.