Sen. Hughes presents $1 million mock check to Share Food Program for roof improvements, new solar panels PHILADELPHIA – January 25, 2021 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) presented a $1 million mock check to Share Food Program’s Executive Director George Matysik Monday morning. The $1 million grant will go towards roof repairs at Share Food Headquarters, including a 330 kw solar energy system installed on the new roof portion. The solar system will provide about a 50 percent energy offset, which will help Share Food Program use existing financial resources for operations of their food distribution program. “This grant is a testament to ingenuity and a commitment to helping ensure one of our critical programs is able to serve those in need during the most difficult times,” Sen. Hughes said. “Share Food Program is doing incredible work ensuring our families, children and adults have the food they need, and I applaud their continued efforts in our community. We need to invest in organizations of this type during a pandemic and beyond so that they can continue to be an uplifting force. Thank you to Gov. Tom Wolf and his administration for the investment in programs that are helping our most vulnerable during this deadly pandemic.”