29-05-2025
Mercer County Food Bank to hold ‘Stuff the Truck' in Hermitage
HERMITAGE, Pa. (WKBN) – Directors with the Mercer County Food Bank are looking for some help this weekend. They will be holding a 'Stuff-the-Truck' event this Saturday at Donofrio's supermarket in Hermitage from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Organizers say they're being forced to rely on local donations to make up for funding cuts that have been coming from the federal government. They're hoping to collect at least 5,000 pounds of non-perishable food items this weekend alone.
'The need has been trending upward here in Mercer County since 2022. Last year, we distributed over 3 million pounds of food. With the cuts we've experienced this year from various channels, we're just trying to keep pace with the need,' said Becky Page, with the Mercer County Food Bank.
According to CBS News, the nearly $1 billion cuts to USDA, which helps to fund food banks, were made to stabilize programs and prioritize proven solutions as well as roll back COVID-era programs.
Organizers of this Saturday's event say they will be holding another food drive on June 7 at the Hermiage Walmart.
Patty Coller contributed to this report.
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