$5,000 Donation from Roof Advisory Group Secured Turkeys for Family Holiday Meals

The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank has received a $5,000 donation from Roof Advisory Group, Inc. This is the third straight year that Roof Advisory Group, Inc. has made this generous holiday donation. This donation was used to purchase and distribute more than 375 turkeys to families in need during the holiday season.

"We decided to make a contribution again this year to the Central PA Food Bank in lieu of our typical practice of sending holiday gifts to our valued clients as an expression of appreciation for their business," said E. Jeffrey Roof, President of Roof Advisory Group, Inc., a leading investment management firm based in Harrisburg. "Since 2011 has continued to be tougher than most years for many families, both our staff and clientele thought this contribution would again be a better use of those funds this year" said Mr. Roof. "Hopefully our donation of more than 375 turkeys will help some of those families in need, particularly those with children, have a happier holiday season."

"This donation by Roof Advisory Group is a blessing to hundreds of central Pennsylvania families this holiday season," said Kendall Hanna, Executive Director of the Central PA Food Bank. "Many families that have never before received emergency food are now asking for help, and this donation will not only supply a traditional, nutritious holiday meal, but will provide hope for the coming year as well."

PinnacleHealth and GIANT Food Stores Donates $5,000

With the need for emergency food assistance at record levels, two of the area's most recognizable names have partnered to assist the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank's efforts to fight hunger. PinnacleHealth and GIANT Food Stores made a combined donation of $5,000 to the Food Bank in an effort to supply nutritious food to families struggling with food insecurity. PinnacleHealth and GIANT recognize the ever-increasing population that is struggling with unemployment and underemployment and wanted to do more to further the Food Bank's mission.

"Most of us enjoy three meals a day, snacks, holiday dinners, and dinners at restaurants," stated Michael A. Young, President & CEO for PinnacleHealth. "Access to food is something that we take for granted. Yet, for many, the lack of food is a fact of their everyday lives. At PinnacleHealth, we are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health and quality of life for all the people of central Pennsylvania. We realize that access to food and good nutrition are integral components of good health. That's why we are pleased to make this donation to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank in partnership with GIANT Food Stores."

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