SIMM Associates Employees Collect Canned Foods for Local Branch of the Food Bank of Delaware Published on: 16 December 2020 at 08:00 a.m. ET Dec. 16, 2020, 8 a.m. Dec. 16, 2020, 10:37 a.m. insideARM.com The iA Institute
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NEWARK, Del. For the second consecutive year, SIMM Associates employees participated in a Holiday Food Drive that benefited the local Newark branch of the Food Bank of Delaware. These types of food drives are essential to the local food banks ability to provide food to the thousands of individuals they serve.
“Our employees continue to amaze me with their generosity and always doing what they can for the local community,” said Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer Jeff Simendinger. “Our employees answered the call and there was no encouragement necessary for our staff to participate. This year’s donations seemed to have more of an
Hope for the Holidays Food Drive
NorState Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that the annual Hope for the Holidays Food Drive is a go this year, with some pandemic protocols in place. Despite the freezing temperatures and the cold winds blowing outside, local food pantries are counting on this year’s annual food drive of non-perishable items to stock the shelves.
NorState’s Ending Hunger Director Elaine Clavette, when asked about the changes to this year’s food drive, and if pandemic restrictions would impact the quantities, stated, “In 2019, the food drive collected a record setting total, but this year I pray our members, neighbors family & friends rally together to donate much needed food items to any NorState FCU location, and help provide much needed relief to local families and individuals in need, especially this year! You will find collection boxes in our lobbies, and we ask that you wear a mask and social distance when entering to keep us all safe duri
There are some festive holiday event fundraisers planned in the Mother Lode.
Calaveras County’s Keep the Cheer Here is a County-wide outdoor decoration contest extended registering for the event until Dec. 18. Similar to the Angels Camp Light Up The Night Marry and Bright voting the awards are Clarke Griswold Trophy, Buddy the Elf Trophy, Spirit of Calaveras Trophy, and People’s Choice Trophy. The details are here. The Angels Camp Light Up The Night Merry and Bright citywide decoration challenge drive-thru community voting event is Saturday, Dec. 12, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. For homes or businesses can win up to $500. More details are in the event listing here.
Hope for the Holidays Food Drive
NorState Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that the annual Hope for the Holidays Food Drive is a go this year, with some pandemic protocols in place. Despite the freezing temperatures and the cold winds blowing outside, local food pantries are counting on this year’s annual food drive of non-perishable items to stock the shelves.
NorState’s Ending Hunger Director Elaine Clavette, when asked about the changes to this year’s food drive, and if pandemic restrictions would impact the quantities, stated, “In 2019, the food drive collected a record setting total, but this year I pray our members, neighbors family & friends rally together to donate much needed food items to any NorState FCU location, and help provide much needed relief to local families and individuals in need, especially this year! You will find collection boxes in our lobbies, and we ask that you wear a mask and social distance when entering to keep us all safe duri
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The Canigiani Christmas Light Show, a free attraction in Gilbertsville, runs every night from 6 to 10 p.m. This year for the first time, the show includes a holiday food drive. Attendees are encouraged to leave non-perishable food items on the curb. Donations will be distributed to Boyertown Area Multi-Service, Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities and New Hanover Evangelical Lutheran Church Food Ministry all season long.
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