Mercer County Food Bank to Host Christmas in July Fundraiser

HERMITAGE, Pa. – Mercer County Food Bank will host a Christmas in July event July 25 at Vey’s Pub & Grille, 3176 E. State St.

The event, which will take place from 6 to 9 p.m., is part of the food bank’s Sizzlin’ Summer fundraising series.

Guests, who are encouraged to dress in Christmas attire, will have an opportunity – by donation – to take photos with The Grinch.

Vey’s Pub & Grille will donate to the food bank 15% of the evening’s dining proceeds, as well as additional proceeds collected from the sale of select specialty drinks.

For every $1 given, Mercer County Food Bank can provide four meals to those in need, a news release states. So far this year, the food bank has distributed more than 1.5 million pounds of food, which is more than half of the food it distributed in 2023.

“Our distribution is trending 17% higher than at this time last year,” said Rebecca Page, executive director of the food bank. “As grocery prices remain high, we are seeing more people in line for food assistance throughout our communities in Mercer County. Approximately 12,000 people each month are receiving food assistance from MCFB and its nearly 40 member agencies.”

Pictured at top: Image via Facebook | Mercer County Food Bank.

Published by The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio.