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Food Donations: Food donations are vital to the food bank. Donations of a variety of food items and other necessities are always welcome. More
Volunteers: Volunteers are essential to our success and play an important role in everything we do! There are many ways in which individuals as well as groups can touch the lives of our community through volunteering at the York County Food Bank. More
Host A Food Drive: Hosting a food drive is a great opportunity for you or your organization to help those in need in our community. We can help you promote your drive and arrange to pick-up the donations for you if necessary. More

By Jeremy Swiger

York County Food Bank has joined the more than 2,000 food banks and pantries across all 50

states that are members of AmpleHarvest.org.

While 49 million Americans who are food insecure usually cannot get fresh produce at a food pantry,

many of the more than 40 million Americans who grow fruit, vegetables, herbs and nuts in their home

gardens find that they grow more produce that they can use, preserve or give to friends.

“Home grown produce has always been welcome at York County Food Bank,” says Assistant Director

Deb Eichelberger, adding “from a bag full to a pick-up truck full, fresh vegetables are highly popular.”

AmpleHarvest.org was created to help gardeners who want to share their bounty with the hungry in

their community, but could not find a food bank or pantry nearby. AmpleHarvest.org Founder Gary

Oppenheimer says, “Not every grower is lucky enough to have a bountiful harvest, but for those who

are, donating the excess is a wonderful way to help their neighbors in need without spending a dime.”

AmpleHarvest.org works to diminish hunger in America by enabling gardeners to easily find a local food

bank or food pantry eager to receive their garden bounty. For more information, visit

www.AmpleHarvest.org.

York County Food Bank distributes food through a network of pantries, cupboards, kitchens, shelters,

and social service agencies located in all parts of York County. If you would like more information about

how to donate to the York County Food Bank, you can call 717.846.6435 ext 104 or email Jeremy at

jeremys@yorkfoodbank.org.