Valley Forge Freedom from Hunger Fall Drive
Due to the overwhelming demand, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) and MontCo Anti-Hunger Network will be extending the tenth annual fall Freedom from Hunger drive to run through the holiday season.
Thank you to the businesses who donated during the fall Freedom from Hunger drive.
By supporting the Freedom From Hunger campaign, you enable us to purchase high-quality and high-demand food items. Your support will assist in not only the purchasing of food, but also go towards the crucial distribution needs that helps MAHN support our network across the county, bridging gaps in emergency food access.
All proceeds support the MontCo Anti-Hunger Network.
MAHN provides resources to almost 70 free meal providers that feed thousands of individuals who are food insecure in Montco.
So far, here are ways community businesses are donating to the 10th Annual Freedom from Hunger Drive:
- Boyd's Cardinal Hollow Winery: $151 (1,812 pounds of food)
- Workhorse Brewing Company: $424 (5,088 pounds of food)
- Bartaco: $1,123 (13,476 pounds of food)
- Blossom Café: $1,081 (12,972 pounds of food)
- Sweet Ashley's: $100 (1,200 pounds of food)
- Aneu Kitchen: $500 (6,000 pounds of food)
- The Reliable Companies: $250 (3,000 pounds of food)
- Conlin's Print: $200 (2,400 pounds of food)
- King of Prussia Mall: $500 (6,000 pounds of food)
- Madden Media: $500 (6,000 pounds of food)
- Fogo de Chao: $250 (3,000 pounds of food)
- Black Powder Tavern: $250 (3,000 pounds of food)
- Simpleview: $250 (3,000 pounds of food)
- Giant Willow Grove: $50 (600 pounds of food)
- Giant Wynnewood: $50 (600 pounds of food)
- Giant King of Prussia: $25 (300 pounds of food)
- Giant Norristown: $25 (300 pounds of food)
Per Nokidhunger.org, for every dollar donated, seven meals – or 12 pounds of food – can be provided by using money to buy food in bulk to give to families in need. Monetary donations are most impactful to aid with purchasing high-demand and much-needed items, including for personal care, such as: toothpaste/toothbrushes, shampoo, soap, diapers, underwear, t-shirts, etc.
MAKE A MONETARY DONATION
In place of a physical donation, monetary contributions are accepted and appreciated. Monetary donations are handled by the MontCo Anti-Hunger Network (MAHN). MAHN will use the funds to purchase highly needed requested food items like eggs, poultry, and ground beef to feed Montgomery County residents in need.
Food Resources
If you, or someone you know, is in need of assistance, we encourage you to view the list of food pantries and soup kitchen in the MontCo Anti-Hunger Network.
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About Freedom from Hunger
The Valley Forge Freedom from Hunger Food Drive was created as a farewell "gift" to Pope Francis in 2015 when the Pontiff stayed in Montgomery County at the St. Charles Borromeo Seminary during the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia. Now in its tenth year, the drive continues to support the community that the tourism board diligently promotes to visitors across the nation and around the world.
