County organizations launch ‘Help Feed Chesco’ initiative
Chester County United Way, Chester County Community Foundation, The Alliance for Health Equity, and United Way of Southern Chester County have joined forces to launch a collaborative relief effort to support our neighbors experiencing food insecurity. Together, the organizations have each contributed $25,000 to create a $100,000 matching fund, unlocking a potential total impact of $200,000 for...
Commissioners urge community support for local food pantries during federal SNAP funds halt
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe are urging community action as the federal government shutdown disrupts the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Commissioners are calling on both those in need and those able to help to take immediate action.
Their message is two-fold:
Individuals and families in need of food assistance should contact their...
WMCA offers support to government workers impacted by shutdown
WEST CHESTER — As the federal government shutdown continues, the seven branches of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine are extending support to those impacted.
Any federal government employee who is not being paid due to the government shutdown is welcome to use the YMCA’s facilities free of charge during this time. If the individual is already a member of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, their next...
