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CHOP Out Hunger Delivery Van delivers pantry stable items for the in-school pantry and weekend backpack program. CHOP Out Hunger is excited to announce that we have received a $70,000 grant  from the Williamsport Lycoming Competitive Grant Program through the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania. This generous funding will help expand and strengthen our In-School Pantry  and Weekend Backpack Programs  serving students across Lycoming County. Food insecurity

CHOP Out Hunger is thrilled to announce that we have received a $2,055.00 grant  from the Popeyes Foundation Food Love Grant  program to support direct food costs for our Weekend Backpack Program . Thanks to this generous funding, 297 students  received nutritious food to take home over the weekend, ensuring they have meals even when school isn’t in session. CHOP Out Hunger  is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending childhood hunger in Pennsylvania . Each week, we provi

The evening celebrated the incredible impact CHOP Out Hunger has on thousands of children each week, providing essential nutrition through our programs like Weekend Backpack Bags, In-School Pantries, and Pop-Up Pantries. Guests enjoyed a delicious dinner while learning more about our mission and how their support directly transforms lives.

Interim Regional Chancellor We are proud to share that Durell Johnson, PhD, a valued member of our Board of Directors, has recently been...

Three generations united in the fight against hunger! Pictured left to right: Bailey Ruhf, Danielle “Dani” Ruhf, and Peg Huyck. Helping...

We are beyond excited to announce that Drew Popish , Northeast Regional Director for the Office of Governor Josh Shapiro, will serve as...

CHOP Out Hunger is proud to share some inspiring news: we’ve been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Tomorrow’s Leaders Today (TLT)...

CHOP Out Hunger receives the inaugural shipment of 1-ounce beef sticks for distribution to the Towanda School District The Pennsylvania...

We’re excited to share that CHOP Out Hunger is participating in NEPA Gives 2025 , a powerful 24-hour online giving event happening...

Ty Holmes, Community Advocate CHOP Out Hunger will host its inaugural "Feeding the Future" fundraiser dinner on October 15, 2025, at...

Child hunger is rising, but funding for hunger relief is shrinking. Learn how charitable food programs like CHOP Out Hunger are struggling to keep up—and what you can do to help.

<p>Every day, thousands of children in Pennsylvania go to school hungry. They sit in classrooms trying to focus, their stomachs empty, their minds distracted by a basic need that should never be in question: food. At CHOP Out Hunger, we believe no child should have to worry about where their next meal is coming from—and that elief is what drives our mission forward. On October 15, 2025, we invite you to be part of something bigger. &#8220;Feeding the Future&#8221; is more tha

At CHOP Out Hunger, we believe in dreaming big, and no one embodies that spirit better than our Founder and CEO, DanielleDaniRuhf. This year, we are thrilled to announce that Dani has been invited to speak at EMPOWER &#8217;25, the premier leadership experience. Dani will take the stage on the Professional Development Track, delivering a session titled &#8220;Turning Your Dreams into Your Reality.&#8221; This inspiring talk is designed to equip leaders, changemakers, and as..

<p>Do you have an old car, truck, or motorcycle that you’re no longer using? Instead of letting it sit idle, you can turn it into something powerful—a lifeline for children facing hunger. CHOP Out Hunger is excited to partner with CARS, a trusted vehicle donation program, to make it easy for you to make a difference. By donating your vehicle, you can help us provide critical meals to kids in need across Pennsylvania. How It Works Donating your vehicle is a hassle-free way to

<p>We are thrilled to share that CHOP Out Hunger received a generous $1,250 donation from PS Bank through their 2024 Season of Giving campaign! Since 2014, PS Bank has been hosting this impactful initiative to raise awareness of food insecurity and collect monetary donations for food pantries across its five-county footprint. This year’s campaign raised an incredible $11,043 in total, benefiting several local organizations dedicated to combating hunger. The Season of Giving i

<p>CHOP Out Hunger is thrilled to announce a generous $12,000 grant from Leprino Foods Company Foundation, reaffirming the company’s commitment to strengthening communities. The grant, presented this month, will be used to enhance CHOP’s operations, including the purchase of a commercial fridge and freezer to increase cold storage capacity and to support vital programs that serve over 45,000 children weekly across 20 counties in Pennsylvania. Sherry Boor, Controller for Lepri

<p>Looking for a way to finish your holiday shopping while giving back to the community? Join us for the Lavish Sip &amp; Shop event on Tuesday, December 19, from 6–8 PM, at Lavish, the chic boutique known for its curated collection of gifts, fashion, and home décor. ✨ Why Attend?Not only will you enjoy a festive evening of sipping, shopping, and mingling, but a portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated directly to CHOP Out Hunger. Your purchases will help provid

<p>CHOP Out Hunger is thrilled to announce that our very own Associate Director of Development, Rachel Santoro, has been named one of the Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal’s Top 20 Under 40 honorees for 2024! This prestigious recognition celebrates the region’s brightest young professionals, highlighting their expertise, passion, and dedication to their communities. Since its inception in 2002, the Top 20 Under 40 awards have honored hundreds of professionals from diver

<p>CHOP Out Hunger received funding from the Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation. This year, the foundation awarded 2 million dollars in grants to more than 100 organizations that combat local poverty and community deterioration. The funding will be used to support CHOP Out Hunger’s mission to end childhood hunger throughout Bradford County. Pictured L to R Amanda Colegrove, Grants Specialist, CHOP Out Hunger; Jill Teeter, Executive Director, Tioga Downs Regional Commun

<p>We are thrilled to announce that Dani Ruhf, the Founder and CEO of CHOP Out Hunger, has been selected as one of only 15 individuals to join the exclusive Chick-fil-A Leadership Cohort. This prestigious recognition comes from the Chick-fil-A Impact Accelerator by Plywood People, a highly competitive program designed to empower nonprofit organizations for sustained community impact. Out of thousands of international applicants, Dani’s leadership and commitment to fighting hu