(Credit: Warminster Food Bank)
Dozens of community members, volunteers, business and civic leaders, legislative representatives, Rotarians and area faith leaders were on hand May 1 as Warminster Food Bank celebrated the grand opening of its new location, 495 E. County Line Road in Warminster Township.
Invocations were delivered by clergy representing two of the food bank’s faith-based partners – Rabbi Chuck Briskin, of Shir Ami Congregation in Newtown, and Pastor Amy Na, of Ivyland Presbyterian Church, in Ivyland.
Situated in the Town & Country Shopping Center, the site is conveniently located, offers free parking, and with 1,778 square feet of space, will be able to better serve clients who are dealing with food insecurity, as well as accept of donations of nonperishable food items.
The move was made possible by a grant from the John A. Powell Family Foundation of Naples, FL, which will allow the food bank to pay for the lease of the new space for five years, with an option to fund the lease for an additional five years. While this move was in the works for several months, it was hastened by the Warminster Heights board, which voted to discontinue the food bank’s use of their 75 Downey Drive space after 67 years.
“We were so grateful to be able to celebrate the grand opening of our new location with friends, supporters, volunteers and community, business and legislative partners. We are confident that this new location will allow us to further our mission of providing services to meet the needs of those experiencing food insecurity in our community,” said Mike Cerino, executive director of Warminster Food Bank.
Staff members from the offices of PA State Representative Brian Munroe (D-144) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-8) were on hand to deliver remarks and citations. In addition, remarks were read from Governor Josh Shapiro, congratulating Warminster Food Bank for their dedication and service to the community.
Senator Frank Farry, 6th Senatorial District, who was unable to attend, shared the following statement:
“Warminster Food Bank is a lifeline for many local families, and their new location is a big step forward for our community. With more space to welcome clients and accept donations, they’ll be able to help even more neighbors in need,” remarked. “I’m so grateful to the dedicated staff and volunteers who make this work possible every day. While I couldn’t attend the ribbon cutting, I look forward to visiting the new space soon and seeing the impact firsthand.”
The ribbon cutting event was co-hosted by The Warminster Rotary Club, a proud supporter of Warminster Food Bank. Rotary representatives marked the occasion by presenting the food bank with a $5,000 donation check.
One of the missions of Rotary International is to address food insecurity on many levels, locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally by raising awareness and partnering with organizations that work tirelessly for the cause.
Cowhey Family ShopRite of Warminster pledged their continued support of Warminster Food Bank with a donation of $10,000 in honor of their grand reopening and to continue to help fight food insecurities in their communities.
About Warminster Food Bank
The Warminster Food Bank is a 501c3 organization that provides food to people in need in the Bucks and Montgomery Counties. Currently, more than 650 families receive food donated by individuals and businesses. Donations and volunteers are always welcome. To learn more, visit https://www.warminsterfoodbank.org.
