God's Meal Barrel Raises $3,135 During Give Local York

HANOVER, Pa. - EntSun -- On April 30th and May 1st, 2026, God's Meal Barrel of Hanover, PA, participated in the Give Local York (GLY) day of giving event. Give Local York is a local day of giving in York County for nonprofits, which has helped hundreds of local nonprofits raise millions of dollars to advance their impact on the community. The event originated in 2018, and total fundraising for 2026 reached just over $6.1 million.

During Give Local York, God's Meal Barrel raised $3,135. While they did not hit their $5,000 goal, the amount raised is a record high for the local food pantry.

This was God's Meal Barrel's second time participating in Give Local York. The donations received will be used to purchase a variety of food items so patrons can receive the proper nutrients and care they deserve. Some portions will also be allocated towards a new facility for more food storage to better serve their patrons.

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"We are so thankful to our donors and everyone who has supported us," says Tom Imler, the managing director of God's Meal Barrel. "We look forward to making a difference in world hunger. We couldn't do it without the support we receive from our partners, supporters, and the local communities."

About God's Meal Barrel

Founded in 1986, God's Meal Barrel provides food for those suffering from food insecurity in the Greater Hanover area. God's Meal Barrel depends solely on food and financial donations to provide its services. God's Meal Barrel accepts donations of non-perishable food items on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and the first Saturday of every month from 10 AM–12 PM. They have a drop box located at 240 Frederick St, Hanover, PA 17331, or call them at (717) 637-5568 for other options.

Visit their website (https://godsmealbarrel.org/index.html) or Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/godsmealbarrel/) for more information.