Signature events

ERIE NEWS NOW FOOD DRIVE 2023: Thank you to everyone who participated in the food drive!

Monetary donations: Over $44,000.00; 569 Turkeys & Hams; and Over 29,000 pounds of food!

 

It’s the 23rd Annual Erie News Now Food Drive on Wednesday, November 15th. Please look over the various sites in the 11 counties we serve for drop off.

• Erie: WICU/WSEE/ERIE NEWS NOW: 3514 State Street, Erie, PA  16508 –  6:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
• Millcreek: Northwest Savings Bank: 850 Pittsburgh Avenue, Erie, PA 16505 –  9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
• Waterford/Summit: Fort LeBeouf Middle School: 865 Cherry Street, Waterford, PA 16441 (Football Field) –  7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
• Edinboro: Northwest Savings Bank: 1000 Marketplace Drive, Edinboro, PA 16412 –  9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
• Corry: Northwest Savings Bank: 80 W Columbus Avenue, Corry PA 16407 –  9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
• East Springfield: Federated Church: 11995 Main Street, East Springfield, PA 16411 –  10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
• Meadville: Downtown Meadville Mall: 920 Water Street, Meadville, PA 16335 –  7:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
• Titusville: The Drake Mall: 109 Diamond Street, Titusville, PA 16534 – 7:30-6:00 p.m.
• Warren: Northwest Savings Bank: 301 Second Avenue. Warren, PA 16365 – 6:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

For those that wish to donate online: ENN Food Drive

HUNGER ACTION MONTH 2023

September is Hunger Action Month-the Feeding America network’s annual  nationwide campaign designed to inspire people to take action and raise awareness of hunger in the United States. You can help engage your community by following our Ham Calendar 2023.

September 15th is Hunger Action Day-a day where collective efforts across the country are focused for greater impact. Go Orange-it is the color of hunger relief. This Hunger Action Month, let’s join together by wearing orange, turning city landmarks orange, and raising our voices all across the country on behalf of the millions of people facing hunger.

VOLUNTEER LUNCHEON 2023

On August 28, 2023,  Second Harvest recognized our volunteers with a classy luncheon, including a red carpet, in the warehouse. Over 15,000 hours were logged in during Fiscal 2022-2023. That equates to over 8 full-time positions at the food bank. We are grateful for those that volunteer their time, talents, and treasures to help our neighbors in need in the 11 counties we serve!

 

THE  BREAD BOX AWARDS

On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, the 32nd Annual Bread Box Awards were held at Second Harvest Food Bank.  After a two year COVID-19 hiatus, the event recognized the numerous organizations, businesses, schools, and individuals, that have organized fundraisers and food collections to benefit Second Harvest.

Congratulations to our 2022 winners!

CHURCHES:

First Place: Saint George Catholic Church
Second Place: First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant

COLLEGES:

First Place: Penn State Behrend
Second Place: Gannon University

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS:

First Place: Grandview
Second Place: Blessed Sacrament

MIDDLE SCHOOLS:

First Place: Westlake
Second Place: Walnut Creek

HIGH SCHOOLS:

First Place: Perseus House Charter School
Second Place: Cathedral Prep

INDIVIDUAL:

First Place: Doctor David Almeida
Second Place: Skip Simmons

LARGE BUSINESS:

First Place: Erie News Now
Second Place: Wegmans

SMALL BUSINESS:

First Place: Barbara’s Hallmark
Second Place: West Advisory Group

ORGANIZATIONS:

First Place: NALC
Second Place: Millcreek Police

Congratulations to Erie News Now, our overall 2022 Bread Box Winner!