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Elk County launches Military Share food distribution for veterans; organizers announce schedule and eligibility
Summary
Elk County and Second Harvest launched a Military Share food distribution targeted to veterans and military families; the first distribution on March 25 served about 32 households and future dates through November were announced. Organizers said Act 27 (2023) excludes VA disability from income calculations.
Elk County officials and Second Harvest Food Bank on April 2 described a new Military Share program aimed at delivering fresh, nutritious food to veterans and their families in need.
Jerry Capella, director of Elk County Veterans Affairs, said the county’s Veterans Advocacy Network helped design the program and secured a grant from the Stackpole Foundation to start operations. "Our first military food share was March 25 — 33 families pre-registered and 32 households attended," Capella said, adding that initial no-shows likely mean the program will grow as…
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