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Merck Sharp & Dohme Federal Credit Union (MSDFCU) served as a drop-off site for food and monetary donations for Philabundance. Collections took place during National Hunger Month in June. Joining with thirteen other Credit Unions and three Pennsylvania State Legislators, the group effort resulted in 3,035 pounds of food and a monetary donation totaling $26,100. On July 14th, items were delivered to Philabundance’s South Philadelphia warehouse. Merck volunteer committee employees participate in a Philabundance Food Drive. Merck volunteer committee, Dave Shannen and Dell Kramer stand with Philabundance CEO Loree D. Jones (Center) About Merck Sharp & Dohme FCU Based in Chalfont, Pennsylvania, Merck Sharp & Dohme FCU is a non-profit financial institution offering a full line of financial services and products. MSDFCU serves approximately 31,000 members through its seven branches located throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania. Learn more at www.msdfcu.org. About Philabundance Philabundance was founded with the simple belief that no one should go hungry while healthy food goes to waste. Our mission is to drive hunger from our communities today and to end hunger for good. Philabundance reduces hunger and food insecurity by providing food access to those in need in partnership with community-based organizations and individuals across 9 counties. In addition to food distribution, we reduce food waste, increase access to nutritious meals, and tackle the root causes of hunger through programs such as the Philabundance Community Kitchen. In 2021, Philabundance distributed 52 million pounds of food to the counties we serve. For more information about Philabundance visit www.philabundance.org.