PA Rep. Holding Virtual Town Hall Friday As Need For Food Rises

EXTON, PA — At noon this Friday, a state representative will host a virtual town hall meeting to provide information about food assistance resources, as needs increase in Chester County.

State Rep. Danielle Friel Otten, (D-Chester) is holding a virtual Community Resource Town Hall to share information on the state and local resources available to assist with food insecurity, housing, utilities and mental health.

Beginning at noon on Dec. 11, the event will include speakers from Chester County Food Bank, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Legal Aid of Southeastern PA and Communities that Care of Greater Downingtown.

"Many Chester County residents have been hard hit by this pandemic and are in need of support and assistance, particularly as we head into the winter months," Otten said.

In ordinary times, Otten's office is a designated location for constituents to find information on local resources, but the usual open-door has had to be adjusted.

"Since we are not able to gather in person right now, we wanted to provide a safe, virtual space for our neighbors to ask questions, share concerns, and find information to help them through these challenging times,” she added.

The event will be livestreamed through Otten's website, www.RepDanielle.com.

Community members may submit questions in advance through an online form or send questions in during the event by emailing repotten@pahouse.net or calling (484) 200-8259.