Nonprofit Group Hosting Food Drive In Richboro

RICHBORO, PA — The Daniel J. Parzych Memorial Fund is organizing a drive-thru food drive to benefit a local food pantry.

Those interested in participating can bring non-perishable food items, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, personal care items, baby supplies and first aid supplies to the parking lot of St. Vincent de Paul Church, located at 654 Hatboro Rd, Richboro, on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Food insecurity isn't a new problem in Bucks County. Before the pandemic threw millions of Americans into unemployment, 44,000 residents were considered food insecure. The continuing economic fallout from the health pandemic has swollen that number to 71,000 who are on the brink of hunger.

You can help through food drives or by adopting a local family. But to spread your donation further, consider making a tax-deductible donation to Feeding America. With its power to buy groceries in bulk, Feeding America can provide 10 meals for every $1 donated.

Feeding America serves 200 member food banks that serve and supply 60,000 food pantries, kitchens and meal programs in Bucks County and elsewhere around the country.

How To Help

Patch has partnered with Feeding America to help raise awareness on behalf of the millions of Americans facing hunger. Feeding America, which supports 200 food banks across the country, estimates that in 2020, more than 50 million Americans will not have enough nutritious food to eat due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This is a Patch social good project; Feeding America receives 100 percent of donations. Find out how you can donate in your community or find a food pantry near you.