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Highmark Blue Shield Grant for Senior Hunger Programs

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Funding Amount

$35,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Highmark Blue Shield Grant for Senior Hunger Programs

Funder: Highmark Blue Shield

Amount: $35,000

Focus Areas:

  • Senior hunger relief programs

  • ElderShare program expansion

  • Increasing awareness of senior programs

  • Analytics on senior populations in Pennsylvania

  • Direct delivery services to homebound seniors

  • Advocacy for senior nutrition programs (CSFP, SNAP)

    • Geographic Scope: 27-county service area in central Pennsylvania

    Program Details:

  • Supports ElderShare program which provides fresh, nutritious food boxes monthly to low-income seniors

  • In 2018, program served over 7,500 seniors

  • Enables partnership with direct service programs like West Shore Meals on Wheels for home delivery

  • Funds advocacy efforts with local, state, and federal officials

  • Supports SNAP outreach and enrollment assistance for seniors

  • Allows purchase of food items meeting special dietary needs (fresh produce, meat, dairy)

    • Contact Information:

  • Harrisburg: 3908 Corey Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109 | (717)-564-1700

  • Williamsport: 3301 Wahoo Drive, Williamsport, PA 17701 | (570)-321-8023

  • Hollidaysburg: 811 Scotch Valley Road, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 | (814)-646-5075

  • Email: info@centralpafoodbank.org

  • Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-4:30pm, Friday 8am-3pm

  • EIN: 23-2202250

    • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    seniorshungerfood-security

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