- Last Updated on Saturday, 02 March 2013 03:37
The Washington County Farm Bureau (WCFB) is conducting its 10th annual food drive to benefit the local food pantries of the Greater Washington County Food Bank. The food bank currently serves 38 pantries and 4,500 homes.
Over the past several years, the 4-H clubs in Washington County have gotten directly involved in the Farm Bureau Food Drive. Pam Palletta from the Washington County Cooperative Extension office has helped to coordinate the clubs. “As an incentive last year, WCFB, The Marcellus Shale Coalition and Mark West each contributed $200 to an award fund for the top clubs that were involved,” Carter continued. “If any company or individual is interested in contributing to this year’s fund, please contact me as soon as possible.”
In addition to the 4-H members, the local FFA chapters are also getting involved. Don Carter added, “We would like to surpass last year’s total of over 10,000 pounds of food gathered, and that takes a county-wide effort. Any religious or civic organizations that wish to become involved can also call me, and this food drive ties in well to many types of community service and senior projects.”
For more information, contact Don Carter at 724-350-2654 or doncarter84@yahoo.com.
Confirmed Food Collection sites for 2013:
McDonald/Midway:
Heritage Library
Midway Borough
Hickory/Cecil:
Washington Financial Bank - Hickory Branch
B and J Bakery
Cecil Township Community Center
Washington:
Mikes Feed Store
Citizens Library
Canonsburg/Houston:
Frank Sarris Library - Canonsburg
Chartiers Houston Public Library
Canonsburg Hospital (March only)
Peters Township:
Peters Township Public Library
Mc Murray Dairy Bar
Bentleyville/Eighty Four/Bellesville:
Eighty Four Agway
Spring House Restaurant
Bentleyville Public Library
Bentleyville Giant Eagle
Finleyville/Venetia:
The County Store - Venetia
Trax Farms - Finleyville
Monongahela/Donora/California/Charleroi:
Monongahela Public Library
Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce
Cox Market
Tims Secret Treasures
Donora Public Library
California Public Library
Pete Daleys Office - Center of the Woods
Pete Daleys Office - Donora
Fredericktown Public Library
