Volunteering opens so many doors for so many people, something Ken Adams, a regular Food Bank volunteer, has witnessed firsthand. 
“Volunteering is important on so many levels,” Ken explains. “On a large scale, it’s about helping others and working to build a better community. It brings people together in ways that doesn’t happen normally.”
It also opens people’s eyes to the poverty and the need that exists among their neighbors. “We tend to think hunger does not exist in our communities, especially because we live in America … this is far from the truth,” Ken said. “Having volunteered with different community organizations, access to food is almost always a topic of discussion. The Food Bank is a first lifeline for so many families from every demographic.”
Ken encourages the volunteers at the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank by saying, “Keep up the great work!”
April is National Volunteer Month and we wanted to take time to thank Ken and the thousands of volunteers who keep our operation running, especially with the increased demand caused by the pandemic. We couldn’t do the work we do without our dedicated volunteers and we thank each and every one of them from the bottom of our hearts.
To volunteer, please sign up today online!
Other Ways to Volunteer Virtually.
1. *Most Encouraged*: Start a virtual food drive or online fundraiser
Consider, “volunteering” to start a virtual food drive. A Virtual food drive allows you to help many more of your neighbors in need by raising funds for the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. The Food Bank can purchase food in bulk quantities at less-than-wholesale prices including fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy and center-of-the-plate proteins which can’t be donated in a traditional food drive. The $1 that you might spend on one can of green beans can provide 6 full meals through a virtual food drive. It is a simple and immediate way to help end hunger in central Pennsylvania. Start one today!
2. Get on social
You can help spread the word about food assistance in your area or ways your family and friends can give back to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank simply by following us and sharing our posts. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
3. Fight for the programs that help end hunger
Our neighbors need more support than what we can provide on our own. Help us build a powerful movement. Together, government, employers, communities, neighbors, and others can address the root causes of food insecurity to ensure that every family has access to adequate food and nutrition by becoming a digital advocate. Sign up today!