CHOP Updates

Do you have an old car, truck, or motorcycle that you’re no longer using? Instead of letting it sit idle, you can turn it into something powerful—a lifeline for children facing hunger. CHOP Out Hunger is excited to partner with CARS, a trusted vehicle donation program, to make it easy for you to make a difference. By donating your vehicle, you can help us provide critical meals to kids in need across Pennsylvania.

How It Works Donating your vehicle is a hassle-free way to support CHOP Out Hunger’s mission. Here’s how it works:

1. Visit Our Donation Page: Go to careasy.org/CHOP-Out-Hunger to start the process.
2. Complete the Online Form: Provide some basic information about your vehicle. It doesn’t matter if it’s running or not!
3. Schedule a Free Pick-Up: Once your form is submitted, a CARS representative will contact you to arrange a convenient pick-up time.
4. Receive a Tax Deduction: After your vehicle is sold, you’ll receive a receipt for your charitable contribution, which may be tax-deductible.

Why Donate Your Vehicle to CHOP Out Hunger?

Every vehicle donation helps fund our programs, including:

• The Weekend Backpack Program: Providing nutritious, easy-to-prepare meals to kids who might otherwise go hungry when school meals aren’t available.
• In-School Pantries: Stocking essential items so children and families can access food where they need it most.
• Pop-Up Pantries: Bringing food to communities that face barriers to traditional food assistance.

By donating your vehicle, you’re directly supporting the 45,000 children we serve every week across 20 counties. Your generosity ensures they have the food they need to thrive.

Make an Impact Today Imagine how many lives your old vehicle could touch. From a child going to bed with a full stomach to a family finding hope in a time of crisis, your gift can create meaningful change. Donating is simple, fast, and incredibly rewarding.

Ready to get started? Visit careasy.org/CHOP-Out-Hunger today and help us drive out hunger in Pennsylvania.

We are thrilled to share that CHOP Out Hunger received a generous $1,250 donation from PS Bank through their 2024 Season of Giving campaign!

Since 2014, PS Bank has been hosting this impactful initiative to raise awareness of food insecurity and collect monetary donations for food pantries across its five-county footprint. This year’s campaign raised an incredible $11,043 in total, benefiting several local organizations dedicated to combating hunger.

The Season of Giving is a time for PS Bank employees, customers, and community members to unite for a meaningful cause. Their support will directly impact our programs, like the Weekend Backpack Program and In-School Pantries, ensuring children have access to the nutritious food they need to thrive.

We are so grateful to PS Bank and everyone who contributed to this year’s campaign. Together, we are making strides toward a hunger-free future for children in our communities.

CHOP Out Hunger is thrilled to announce a generous $12,000 grant from Leprino Foods Company Foundation, reaffirming the company’s commitment to strengthening communities.

The grant, presented this month, will be used to enhance CHOP’s operations, including the purchase of a commercial fridge and freezer to increase cold storage capacity and to support vital programs that serve over 45,000 children weekly across 20 counties in Pennsylvania.

Sherry Boor, Controller for Leprino Foods, shared, “The Leprino Foods Foundation is dedicated to supporting the community through grants that align with our four pillars: nutrition, fitness, education, and local necessities. Earlier this year, CHOP’s Major Gift Officer, Bailey Ruhf, reached out to explore a partnership. This grant is the result of that collaboration.”

CHOP operates out of three branches in Towanda, Scranton, and Bloomsburg, providing weekend backpacks, in-school pantries, and pop-up pantries to children in need.

“It’s a wonderful full-circle moment to partner with Leprino Foods, as we serve so many neighbors in the Sayre and Waverly area,” Ruhf said.

This partnership exemplifies the power of local organizations coming together to tackle child hunger. CHOP is deeply grateful to Leprino Foods for their trust and investment in our mission to ensure no child goes hungry.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to create lasting change in our communities!

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Looking for a way to finish your holiday shopping while giving back to the community? Join us for the Lavish Sip & Shop event on Tuesday, December 19, from 6–8 PM, at Lavish, the chic boutique known for its curated collection of gifts, fashion, and home décor.

✨ Why Attend?
Not only will you enjoy a festive evening of sipping, shopping, and mingling, but a portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated directly to CHOP Out Hunger. Your purchases will help provide meals to children in need this holiday season.

🎄 What to Expect:

• Exclusive holiday items
• Complimentary beverages while you shop
• The chance to find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list
• The joy of knowing your purchases are making a difference

✨ How You’re Helping:
Every dollar raised through this event supports CHOP Out Hunger’s programs, like the Weekend Backpack Program and In-School Pantries, ensuring children across Pennsylvania have access to nutritious meals.

🎁 Location:
Lavish Boutique
200 Adams Ave., Scranton

Mark your calendar, grab a friend, and join us for an evening that’s equal parts stylish and charitable. Together, we can make this holiday season brighter for kids in need!

💙 Thank you, Lavish, for partnering with us to fight hunger this holiday season.

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