Warminster Food Bank Gets $14K In Donations

WARMINSTER TOWNSHIP, PA — The Warminster Food Bank is getting a helping hand.

The food bank — which feeds over 650 families each month in Bucks and Montgomery counties — has received some community contributions to combat food insecurity.

Several local organizations provided donations to the food bank recently. They are:

• The Cowhey Family ShopRite Supermarket of Warminster donated $10,000. The check was presented by owner Deborah Cowhey and store manager Mike Costello.
• Northampton Day Committee donated $4,000. The check was presented by Christine Bishop, Northampton Day volunteer and volunteer at the food bank, on behalf of Steve Bryer, the head of the Northampton Day Committee.
• Tri-State Corvette Association donated $500. The check was presented by Kathy Beresford, Secretary of the Tri-State Corvette Association.

Many families are struggling, even after the federal government restored Supplement Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Not to mention, they are now dealing with the added expenses that come during the holiday season. These donations will provide funds to bridge the gap for individuals at a time when it is most needed, officials said.

“I believe that no one should go hungry, especially during times of hardship,” said Deborah Cowhey, Owner/Operator, Cowhey Family ShopRite of Warminster. “Supporting our local food bank with this donation is my way of helping families in our community access the nourishment they need. It’s important that people can live with dignity and never have to make impossible choices, like whether to feed their families, pay bills, or go hungry. Together, we can make a real difference.”

The food bank was nominated by the members of the Tri-State Corvette Association, who choose a charity each year, said Kathy Beresford of the association.

“Our members share a common goal of enjoying each other's camaraderie and understanding that we can make a profound difference in our community,” added Chuck Greenberg, the association's president. “All of us at the Tri-State Corvette Association couldn't think of a more deserving organization, such as the Warminster Food Bank."

Northampton Day volunteer Christine Bishop said the annual township event is more than just a fun day for the community, but also raises funds for scholarships and for nonprofits like the Warminster Food Bank.

“We are most grateful for the generosity of the Cowhey family, the Northampton Day Committee, and the Tri-State Corvette Association,” said Mike Cerino, the food bank's executive director. “In light of the recent federal government shutdown and the upcoming holidays, these donations came at just the right time. For many of our guests, after paying the bills and other expenses, any money left over for groceries will be very limited."

About Warminster Food Bank

Warminster Food Bank is a 501c3 organization that provides over 50,000 pounds of food each month to people in need in Bucks and Montgomery counties. The Warminster Food Bank serves more than 650 families each month with food donated by individuals and businesses. Donations and volunteers are always welcome. To learn more, visit https://www.warminsterfoodbank.org.

(Warminster Food Bank) Christine Bishop, Northampton Day volunteer and Warminster Food Bank volunteer, presented a $4,000 check from the Northampton Day Committee to Mike Cerino, Executive Director of the Warminster Food Bank.

Mike Cerino, Executive Director, Warminster Food Bank, thanks Kathy Beresford, Secretary, Tri-State Corvette Association, for the organization’s $500 donation to the food bank.