WARMINSTER, Pa (June 2024) โ Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has partnered with the Bucks County Housing Group (BCHG) to help provide critically needed items to area food pantries. The $5,000 contribution will support the ability to purchase both fresh and non-perishable food for the organizationโs Food Program, including two community food pantries and two mobile markets that bring the food pantry experience to locations lacking regular pantry access.
“At Penn Community Bank, we are deeply committed to supporting the communities we serve,” said Jeane M. Vidoni, president and CEO of Penn Community Bank. “We are proud to partner with the Bucks County Housing Group to help address food insecurity in our region. This contribution will help stock food pantries and mobile markets with nutritious options for those in need and ensure weโre helping everyone in our community thrive.”
โWhile we are fortunate to have reliable and generous community partners, as the summer months approach, food programs generally see a dip in donations. Combined with increasing food prices, this presents a challenge for those who utilize our services,โ said Steven Keller, BCHG Food Program Manager. โPenn Community Bankโs generosity will certainly help alleviate seasonal challenges and allow us to continue serving our local populace. Weโre truly grateful for their support.โ
Bucks County Housing Group is the largest provider of homeless services in Bucks County. In a normal year, over $1,000,000 worth of food is distributed to over 20,000 individuals through BCHGโs pantries.
Bucks County Housing Group is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing a wide range of social services to the homeless and food insecure. BCHG provides a wide range of housing, food, and related social services to homeless and food-insecure families. In service of their mission, BCHG operates community-based programs including Permanent Supportive Housing and Bridge and HOME programs, Rapid Rehousing programs, free first-time homebuyers counseling, two community food pantries located in Doylestown and Penndel, two Mobile markets, three community gardens, and 87 scattered-site affordable housing units. Theirย services span the entire continuum of need to best serve the most vulnerable community members with the primary goal of assisting families in attaining permanent housing and food security.
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About Penn Community Bank: Penn Community Bank holds more than $2.9 billion in assets, employs more than 300 people, and offers banking, lending and investments at 20+ bank branches administrative centers throughout eastern Pennsylvania. As an independent, mutual financial institution, Penn Community Bank is not publicly traded and operates with its long-term mission in mind: to help businesses grow and prosper, to provide financial resources to individuals and families throughout their lifetimes, to strengthen the local economy, and to partner with local organizations to act as a catalyst for positive growth in every market it serves.
About with the Bucks County Housing Group (BCHG): BCHG provides a wide range of housing, food, and related social services to homeless and food-insecure families. In service of our mission, we operate community-based programs including Permanent Supportive Housing and Bridge and HOME programs, Rapid Rehousing programs, free first-time homebuyers counseling, two community food pantries located in Doylestown and Penndel, two Mobile markets, three community gardens, and 87 scattered-site affordable housing units. Our services span the entire continuum of need to best serve our most vulnerable community members. Our primary goal is to assist families in attaining permanent housing and food security. To learn more or to get involved, visit bchg.org.
