Greater Hershey Area ALSO SERVING HUMMELSTOWN AND MIDDLETOWN
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OCTOBER 26, 2022
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
“Feed The Need” To Benefit Hershey Food Bank BY FRANCINE FULTON
ttendees will be able to sample dishes from some of the finest local restaurants at Feed the Need, which will take place on Sunday, Nov. 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Hershey Country Club, 1000 E. Derry Road, Hershey. Proceeds from the event, which will also include a silent auction and live music, will benefit the Hershey Food Bank. New this year is that local eateries will be featured in addition to Hershey Entertainment & Resorts restaurants. “You are not getting pretzel bites and dipping mustard. We try to get a variety (of foods),” said Leigh-Anne Dornberger, who handles public relations for the food bank. “Most of the chefs are awardwinning. The local restaurants have wonderful food as well.” She noted that ticket holders can enjoy unlimited tastings. “You are getting your money’s worth. It’s limitless,” said Dornberger. The Hershey Country Club is the site of this year’s Feed the Need fundraiser. The venue includes two rooms where activities will take place. “We This year’s fundraiser marks the and thanking the community. We The live auction will include jewelry; use the big ballroom, which is where a signed jersey by professional soc- return of an in-person event. “This had live music and people could the chefs are, and the people walk cer player Christian Pulisic, a Her- is our 11th year. In 2020, we did take tours of the food bank, and we around from station to station,” Dorn- shey native; a beer-pairing dinner two virtual events, which were had a QR code if people wanted to berger said, noting that the live auc- for 10 people by Englewood Brew- wine pairings. One was wine and make a donation.” tion will also take place in the ball- ing of Hershey; and a week’s stay at cheese pairing, and the other was a The Hershey Food Bank, room. “Another room, Traditions, is a vacation home in Maine. The wine and chocolate pairing,” 120 E. Derry Road, Hershey, diswhere the silent auction is and the bar silent auction will feature gift bas- explained Dornberger. “In 2021, we tributes food twice monthly to and dessert station.” Each attendee kets with items donated by local did an open house at the food bank, approximately 250 families in Derry will receive two tickets for complimen- businesses, such as restaurants and and it was outdoors on Giving Township. The number of families tary wine and beer. Also featured will nail salons. There will also be a Tuesday. It was more of a celebra- relying on the food bank has be live music by the Lil’ Brother Band. Christmas-themed basket. tion for 10 years (of Feed the Need) increased each month in 2022. In addition, the food bank provides traditional holiday food at Thanksgiving and Christmas to families in need. Christmas presents and gift certificates for children’s clothing are included with the Christmas food distribution. To learn more, visit www.hersheyfoodbank.com. Tickets to Feed the Need must be purchased in advance at https://e.givesmart.com/events/ssO. A link to purchase tickets is also available at the food bank website and at www.facebook.com/FeedThe NeedHershey. People who are unable to attend the event but would like to bid on silent auction items may visit the GiveSmart website to register. Feed the Need, which benefits the Hershey Food Bank, offers food prepared by chefs from local restaurants.
Cub Scouts Learn Bike Safety, Maintenance Cub Scout Pack 97 in Londonderry Township, Dauphin County, recently held its first pack meeting of the year. During the meeting, Pack 97 teamed up with Recycle Bicycle Harrisburg. Recycle Bicycle Harrisburg’s mission is to provide all residents of the greater Harrisburg area with access to safe, reliable, affordable, and environmentally friendly transportation in the form of bicycles. To accomplish this mission, it collects and restores used bicycles and teaches bicycle repair, maintenance, etiquette, and safety to those who receive its bicycles. The organization also provides safety education and maintenance services at community events and to local organizations, such as Cub Scout Pack 97. See Scouts pg 3
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