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Pennsylvania Future Business Leaders of America raise money for food banks
Cris Collingwood//May 12, 2022
Pennsylvania Future Business Leaders of America raise money for food banks
Cris Collingwood//May 12, 2022//
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The Pennsylvania Future Business Leaders of America (PA FBLA) raised more than $25,500 for Feeding Pennsylvania.
The Harrisburg-based organization selects a statewide nonprofit each year to focus on fundraising, community service and education.
This year’s project, “Bank on tomorrow by feeding the need today,” PA FBLA will distribute the funds to Feeding Pennsylvania’s nine-member food banks who serve all 67 counties across the commonwealth through their 3,000 partner agencies, PA FBLA said.
“On behalf of our member food banks, Feeding Pennsylvania is incredibly grateful for the generous contribution from PA FBLA,” said Jane Clements, CEO of Feeding Pennsylvania. “We are so inspired by the incredible efforts from the students. Their time and dedication put forth throughout this year will help to provide more access to fresh, nutritious food to Pennsylvanians facing hunger.”
In addition to the funds raised, PA FBLA chapters across the state lead fundraising events, volunteered, shared on social media, and even participated in Feeding Pennsylvania’s annual advocacy campaign, “Hear the PA Crunch,” to help promote an end to hunger in their communities.
“Through this partnership, PA FBLA chapters have the ability to support this initiative, not only through donation, but through countless community service opportunities,” said Kristi Ryland, state adviser for PA FBLA. “We are thrilled to support Feeding Pennsylvania and be able to assist Pennsylvania individuals and families struggling with hunger.”
In addition to the $25,517.40 donation, contributions will continue to be accepted from chapters until June 20.
