Warminster Food Bank Opens New Location

WARMINSTER, PA — The service remains the same. But the location isn't.

Dozens of community members, volunteers, business and civic leaders, legislative representatives, rotarians and area faith leaders were on hand recently as the Warminster Food Bank celebrated the grand opening of its new location.

The new location is at 495 East County Line Road in Hatboro.

Situated in the Town & Country Shopping Center in Warminster Township, the site is conveniently located, offers free parking, and has 1,778 square feet of space.

The new space will be able to better serve clients who are dealing with food insecurity, as well as accept donations of nonperishable food items.

The move was made possible by a grant from the John A. Powell Family Foundation of Naples, FL, which will allow the food bank to pay for the lease of the new space for five years, with an option to fund the lease for an additional five years.

While the move was in the works for several months, it was hastened by the Warminster Heights board, which voted to discontinue the food bank’s use of their 75 Downey Drive space after 67 years.

“We were so grateful to be able to celebrate the grand opening of our new location with friends, supporters, volunteers and community, business and legislative partners. We are confident that this new location will allow us to further our mission of providing services to meet the needs of those experiencing food insecurity in our community,” said Mike Cerino, the food bank's executive Director, Warminster Food Bank.

Staff members from the offices of State Rep. Brian Munroe (D, 144) and U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R, 8) were on hand to deliver remarks and citations.

In addition, remarks were read from Gov. Josh Shapiro, congratulating Warminster Food Bank for its dedication and service to the community.

“Warminster Food Bank is a lifeline for many local families, and their new location is a big step forward for our community. With more space to welcome clients and accept donations, they’ll be able to help even more neighbors in need,” State Sen. Frank Farry remarked. “I’m so grateful to the dedicated staff and volunteers who make this work possible every day. While I couldn’t attend the ribbon cutting, I look forward to visiting the new space soon and seeing the impact firsthand.”

The ribbon-cutting event was co-hosted by The Warminster Rotary Club. Rotary representatives marked the occasion by presenting the food bank with a $5,000 donation check.

Invocations were delivered by clergy representing two of the food bank’s faith-based partners – Rabbi Chuck Briskin, of Shir Ami Congregation in Newtown, and Pastor Amy Na, of Ivyland Presbyterian Church, in Ivyland.

Cowhey Family ShopRite of Warminster pledged its continued support of the Warminster Food Bank with a donation of $10,000 for the grand reopening and to continue to help fight food insecurities in local communities.

About Warminster Food Bank

The Warminster Food Bank is a 501c3 organization that provides food to people in need in the Bucks and Montgomery Counties. Currently, more than 650 families receive food donated by individuals and businesses. Donations and volunteers are always welcome.

To learn more, visit warminsterfoodbank.org.