After recently going through a mod change in their stores, Dandy Mini Marts was kind enough to palletize their unused food and deliver it as an in-kind donation to Child Hunger Outreach Partners (CHOP) for redistribution through children’s programs in nine Pennsylvania counties.

Child Hunger Outreach Partners (CHOP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that, in just three years, has been able to combat child hunger for more than 15,000 children all across Northeastern Pennsylvania, with the ambition to add another 9,000 by the year’s end.

“We’re just happy to continue to partner with you over the years! The stores worked hard to pull the products for donation, and it was important to them knowing that it was all being done for a great cause,” shared Bill Bustin, Dandy Marketing Director. 

“As always, CHOP is beyond appreciative and thankful for all the help local businesses, like Dandy, provide. Without them, our ability to continuously seek expansion in an effort to do all we can to accomplish our mission of putting an end to U.S. child hunger,” said Dani Ruhf, CHOP CEO & Executive Director.

CHOP relies on volunteers and community partners to meet the local need. You can help by lending your time to pack and distribute food boxes at a pop-up pantry or making a monetary donation. Whatever action looks like for you, it has a ripple effect within the young lives in our communities!
To learn more, find food or support CHOP, visit www.chopouthunger.org or call (570)485-5050.

Child Hunger Outreach Partners is honored to announce that the Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce (CMC) recently announced that CHOP Maryland is the 2021 Business Partner of the Year during the 2021 Community Awards.

We know that this award is the result of the team commitment of our team and our network of volunteers and partners!

Stephanie Clark – Program Manager of Wyoming and Susquehanna Counties, PA

We are saddened to announce that Stephanie Clark is relocating. In her short time at CHOP, she: grew the program from one county to three counties, built a large, solid volunteer base that supports our operations today, led a warehouse relocation and expansion, and fed over 1,000 children each weekly.

We are so thankful for all that she has dedicated to CHOP and our communities. She is an irreplaceable member of our team and we’ll miss her terribly.

We are excited to Nick Montoro, Development Associate

Nick Montoro joined the team on June 1 as Development Associate. As a recent graduate of Temple University, Nick will be leading events, marketing, and donor relations for CHOP.

“After four years of undergrad at Temple University, my experiences have allowed me to uncover a strong personal desire to serve others.

Upon graduating this past May and finally beginning my professional career, I like to introduce myself as an extremely motivated young philanthropist striving to make a positive impact on the lives of many!

I am extremely grateful and honored to take my first career step with Child Hunger Outreach Partners. The mission is something that really hits home and aligns with all my professional and personal values of service.

I truly look forward to getting started with the team and integrating myself into their amazing community.”

Click here to see the full CHOP Team.