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The Honey Brook Food Pantry is our May, 2024 Charity!

Written by Allison McCleary | May 1, 2024 9:57:20 AM

We are excited to announce that our Charity of the Month for May, 2024 is the Honey Brook Food Pantry! For every referral we receive this month, $10 will be donated back to this amazing organization that makes a huge difference in our community.

Check out why Jen nominated them in this video:

Since January of 2014, the Honey Brook Food Pantry has been supplying our neighbors with food when times are tough. Their mission is to serve our neighbors “with respect while empowering them toward food security and independence”. At their Goods Food Distribution Center, those who qualify are able to pick up a 3-4 day supply of various food items.

The Honey Brook Food Pantry has seen a significant increase in clients and number of families visiting the pantry in the past two years.  In fact, 2023 was by far the busiest year ever for the Honey Brook Food Pantry!

They've seen a 17% increase in the number of individuals served at each distribution and a 14% increase in the number of families served at each distribution.  This comes out to over 300 families (over 1000 individuals) served each month! 

The Honey Brook Food Pantry has an incredible group of volunteers who stand outside at every distribution, even in the harshest of weather - rain storms, snow storms, freezing temperatures, and July summer heat temperatures!  They also have a loyal set of donors who try to make sure those who are in need get what they need. 

In addition to food distribution, they work with Anchored Ministries to have a clothing van at every other distribution.  Career Link and PA Legal Aid also visit the pantry to provide services. The food pantry also has a Kids Backpack Program to support school age children, an Under 3 Program and a Diabetes Program to support some of their more vulnerable members of the community. 

In 2023, the pantry put into place a Personal Items rotation - allowing people receive 1-2 personal items like toothpaste, shampoo, lotion, soap, and deodorant.  These much needed items are expensive and not covered by SNAP or food stamps.

It's clear that the Honey Brook Food Pantry is a vital resource for our community!

 

 

Distribution Days are the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. If you or someone you know needs assistance, visit their website to learn how to get help.

We are so proud to be able to support the Honey Brook Food Pantry this month! For every referral that we receive in May, 2024, TEN DOLLARS will be donated directly back to them.

Here’s How It Works:

· Inspire your friends, family, and Co-workers about Blue Marsh Insurance – so they can be happy too!

· Encourage them to call 610-590-0152 or email myagent@bluemarsh.com and mention Your Name

· In addition to supporting the Honey Brook Food Pantry, you could win GREAT PRIZES!

Remember, there’s no limit to the number of people you can REFER or the number of times your name can be entered to win!

Multiple referrals = more chances for YOU to WIN = Making a difference in our local community!

Tell others about Us, You’ll Help OUR Community, AND you could win great prizes! Learn more here!