READING, Pa. – Hundreds of cars lined up to receive some much-needed food at a resource rally Monday.
The event was held at the Fairgrounds Farmer’s Market in Muhlenberg Township Monday morning.
Organizers say a significant portion of the population in Reading is living below the poverty line.
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Niagara Cares teamed up with Feed the Children and Helping Harvest to make sure everyone has food on the table.
Volunteers helped distribute everything from fresh fruits and veggies to personal care items and water bottles.
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“It’s fantastic to be able to help out. I’m glad I could come out for the day. There’s so many needed people right now, and anything we can do to help put food on the table, especially for children,” said Kevin Lerch, VP Board of Commissioners for Muhlenberg Township and volunteer at the rally.
The event helped provide meals to 400 families.