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"I get food stamps but it doesn't seem like they last. I like the Food Cupboard - the fact that it is very clean, you get choices, no one judges you and you don't get junk food." (Sherry)
It Takes a Village
The WCFC believes that no one should go hungry and that there is enough food for everyone. To help meet that need a number of entities (stores, businesses, churches, organizations and individuals) this year have shown the true spirit of neighbors caring for neighbors. WCFC was the recipient of this years annual Taste of Florida Fruit Sale proceeds from the Rotary Club of West Chester. The sale of oranges and grapefruit contributed to the total donation of $11,287 that was designated to purchase milk for our clients. May started out with the culmination of the West Chester Area Education Associations 3rd annual food drive. Hundreds of teachers from 16 different West Chester Area District schools collected nearly a ton of food. The timing of the donation is meant to coincide with the summer months when children dont receive breakfast and lunch at school. Hundreds of dollars were raised for the WCFC on May 9th as the result of a fundraiser hosted by the Iron Hill Brewerys West Chester location. Twenty percent of the evenings dinner receipts were donated to the Cupboard. Also in May the Brandywine Valley office of Keller-Williams Realty held its 2nd annual food drive benefitting the WCFC. The drive was part of the companys annual RED Day of community service. We also received a generous check following their Casino Night Fundraiser in May. These special events were in addition to the regular donation of food items from area stores including Acme, Target and Whole Foods. These stores recently provided the WCFC with 1,800 pounds of food - IN JUST ONE DAY! With the combined support of these organizations, countless donations from individuals, and hundreds of hours put in by more than 50 volunteers, the WCFC will continue to provide food assistance to up to 600 households a month in West Chester.
"It's a nice, clean environment with pleasant people. I struggle to pay my bills and it 's worrisome not being able to have the things I need, but with the Food Cupboard I can get a variety of items that I need." (Anita)
Summer 2012
If you want to eliminate hunger, everybody has to be involved. Bono
We must find a solution to the increasing problem of hungry people in West Chester and quickly. Ending hunger is a goal that is within our grasp...but we need your help. As an individual, business, school, community or faith-based group, YOU can be a vital part of the solution. Your gift is especially important because it provides resources that can have an immediate impact on families in need. One of the greatest feelings in the world is knowing that, together, we CAN make a difference. Lets all get involved!
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$25 buys a case of apples $50 buys 50 pounds of dried beans $100 buys 30 gallons of milk $500 buys 175 jars of peanut butter $1,000 buys 500 boxes of cereal
How to Donate:
Make checks payable to West Chester Food Cupboard and mail to: 545 E. Gay Street West Chester, PA 19380 Be sure to include your Name, Address, Phone Number and Email. OR Visit our website at
www.westchesterfoodcupboard.org to:
WCFC is Run Entirely By Volunteers! Carol Kramer tells us why she decided to become one.
More than 2 years ago, I was looking for an additional volunteer opportunity. I worked with the RSVP program and I was offered many options of organizations where I could volunteer, one of which was the West Chester Food Cupboard. I am glad that I decided to join the ranks of volunteers at the Cupboard. These days, there are so many people in our area in need of assistance. I enjoy seeing the reactions of the clients that we serve, as they walk through the cupboard and make their selections. I think the clients enjoy making their own choices that are appropriate for their families. On the donation side, it is always fun to talk to the people when they drop off donations, whether it is food donation or a monetary donation. They are very happy that they are able to contribute in some way to those that are going through some tough times and need the assistance of the food cupboard. It gives me a good feeling to realize how lucky we are to have such a generous donation community, including fresh garden vegetables all summer, food drives sponsored by many local organizations that happen throughout the year and weekly donations from local merchants, to name a few.
Make a credit card or PayPal donation. Make a gift in honor of a friend or loved one. Set up a regular monthly donation. Sign up for our email newsletter. Learn more about how your donation helps the West Chester community of neighbors!
The atmosphere at the Cupboard is always upbeat and generous. A great group of caring volunteers pitching in with their time and energy to provide a much needed service to the Visit us at the Restaurant Festival in community. West Chester September 16, 2012
545 East Gay Street Gay Street Plaza West Chester, PA 19380 (610) 344-3175 westchesterfoodcupboard@verizon.net www.westchesterfoodcupboard.org
Our Mission:
We believe that no one should go hungry. It is hard to believe that here in the wealthiest county in Pennsylvania hundreds of people struggle to make ends meet and dont have enough money to put adequate food on the table. The West Chester Food Cupboard exists to provide a 5-7 day supply of food on a monthly basis to those in need ...because no one should go hungry!