Our communities have rallied together to support each other during these tough times. The best way to close out 2020 is to continue this local support. Here are some ways you can get involved.

CHESTER COUNTY:

• CHESTER COUNTY FOOD BANK

  There are volunteer opportunities available for those who are healthy and able. If you are unable to assist in person, you can donate food or host a food drive. Looking for something different to do with the kids? The food bank also offers an opportunity to decorate the cardboard boxes used for their Senior Food Boxes through a program called Color Some Kindness. Find out more about these and other opportunities on their website here.

• SHINE WITH CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL

  SHINE takes generous support and collects donations to directly touch patients battling cancer. They offer services, free of charge, to help improve their treatment, assist patients in navigating their treatment process, assist patients with obtaining transportation for their appointments, and so much more. On December 3, 2020 - They will be hosting a Virtual Event. Sign up for this event or donate here.

• UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY

  Their goal is to improve people’s lives by mobilizing the caring power and resources of the local community. Any funds you can contribute will be shared with their partners: Adult Literacy Program (at the Kennett Library); Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County; Domestic Violence Center of Chester County; Family Promise of Southern Chester County; Family Service of Chester County; Garage Community & Youth Center; Kennett-After-School Association (After the Bell); Kennett Area Community Service; Kennett Area Senior Center; La Comunidad Hispana (LCH); Maternal Child & Health Consortium; Oxford Area Neighborhood Services Center; Oxford Area Senior Center; Tick Tock Early Learning Center; Wings for Success; and YoungMoms. Find out more here.

DELAWARE COUNTY:

• DELAWARE COUNTY’S ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE

  This year it has been broken up into separate donation events - Upcoming drives will be held on December 5th, 2020 at Haverford Township Municipal Building from 9:00 am to 11:30 am and at Radnor Police Department from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm.

• THE FOUNDATION FOR DELAWARE COUNTY:
  November 28th

  This community foundation helps give grants to nonprofit organizations with the mission of improving the health and well-being of Delaware County residents. You can get involved and donate here.