PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) \u2014 To help provide support for people potentially impacted by the federal government shutdown, Geisinger announced it is contributing $275,000 to a network of Pennsylvania food banks.<\/p>\n
The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, which serves 27 counties in total, will receive some of the money, as well as the CEO Weinberg Food Bank, which serves the northeast region of the Commonwealth.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt Geisinger, being the best means caring for one another and for the communities we
serve,\u201d Terry Gilliland, M.D., president and CEO of Geisinger, said. \u201cThese are particularly
challenging times for many of our community members, so Geisinger is doing its best to help
take care of our patients, members and communities.\u201d<\/p>\n
Get the latest news, weather forecasts and sports stories delivered straight to your inbox! Sign up for our newsletters<\/a>.<\/p>\n Geisinger added that if there is anyone in need of assistance, NeighborlyPA<\/a> offers a directory of resources that aim to connect people with food pantries, mobile distributions, community meals, utility and heating assistance and other services across Pennsylvania. There is also an app that is available for download on Apple and Android devices.<\/p>\n Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/p>\n