Healthy Franklin County

11/13/2025

🌟 November is American Diabetes Awareness Month! 🌟

This year’s theme — “Diabetes and Wellbeing” — highlights the importance of accessible care and support so everyone with diabetes can live well.

Here in Pennsylvania, diabetes affects nearly 1.2 million adults — and another 91,000 are diagnosed each year. Early screening and healthy lifestyle changes can make a big difference!

✅ Take the Prediabetes Risk Test - https://bit.ly/440Gqub
✅ Join a Diabetes Prevention Program (in-person, online, or hybrid) - https://bit.ly/4oN7jKs
✅ Learn to manage diabetes through a DSMES program, approved by the ADCES- https://www.adces.org/program-finder

Let’s raise awareness and support healthier lives for all Pennsylvanians. 💙

11/12/2025

🏅 SAVE THE DATE! 🏅

Join the Game Changers in Sports Medicine Annual Conference — a FREE virtual event designed for coaches, clinicians, and anyone passionate about athlete wellness and performance.

📅 Friday, February 20, 2026 🕗 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
💻 Virtual Event | Free to Attend

This year’s theme — “Whole Athlete Care: From Headspace to Footwork” — explores how caring for athletes means supporting both body and mind.

Mark your calendar and stay tuned for registration details — this is one event you won’t want to miss!

Questions? Contact Corrie Stein at (717) 356-4690.

11/11/2025

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: If you have diabetes or are concerned about your risk of developing it, join us on November 9th for our annual Diabetes Health Fair! Receive FREE tests, exams, and screenings, plus enjoy giveaways and a healthy snack!

https://keystonehealth.org/blog/diabetes-health-fair-2025/

11/10/2025

Wilson College invites the community to a vital and timely event focused on mental health and safety on November 10th from 3-4PM. The forum addresses growing concerns around online dangers, including malicious artificial intelligence, social media risks, and digital exploitation. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. For more info, visit: https://www.wilson.edu/wilson-college-hosts-free-community-event-digital-safety

11/07/2025

11/05/2025

At Neighbors, we believe community starts with caring for one another — and this season, we’re coming together to make sure every table in Chambersburg is full. ❤️

We’re joining our downtown family of businesses as a drop-off site for the Downtown Chambersburg Food Drive, organized by k&G Cosmetics — because no one in our community should go without a good meal. ❤️

Bring a donation, spread some kindness, and help make the holidays a little brighter for your Neighbors. 🫶

11/05/2025

Food pantries are here for all of us—whether you could use a little help right now or are looking for a way to lend a hand.

If you’re managing unexpected expenses or just need a bit of extra support this month, our local food resources offer fresh foods, pantry staples, and household items in a welcoming, friendly environment. No judgment, just neighbors helping neighbors.

And if you’re in a position to help, there are many ways to get involved: volunteer your time, organize a food drive, or make a donation. Every small act keeps our community strong and ensures that no one goes without.

To find a nearby pantry or learn how to volunteer, visit https://bit.ly/43abozP

When we show up for each other, everyone benefits. 🥕💛

11/04/2025

10/31/2025

10/31/2025

The Healthy Franklin County Food Security Taskforce has compiled a list of emergency food resources (and other helpful information) in Franklin County to include food pantries, community meals, blessing boxes and community food drives. Please share as you see
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Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits in Pennsylvania are temporarily paused. As of October 16, no additional SNAP payments will be issued until the federal government reopens and funding is restored. This means November benefits and new approvals made after October 16 will n...

10/31/2025

Our community continues to wait for both a State and Federal Budget to pass so that critical programs, especially our food resources, receive funding they need. Meanwhile, people and organizations, "the helpers" across Franklin County, are already working to respond.

As of this afternoon 93 boxes at United Way are prepped for delivery to businesses that will help host our Winter Warmth Drive. By Monday, boxes will be moving into place and volunteers will be ready to pick up food donations to support local food pantries. Winter gear-socks, hats, mittens/gloves are also being accepted to help keep people warm as we move into colder temperatures.

Thanks to businesses, nonprofits, and volunteers that have been quick to respond! Thanks to our project sponsors, Middletown Valley Bank and Herbruck's for helping cover the cost of boxes and coordination!

We will be updating a map of all collection sites by Monday morning and we're asking that you give if you can. If you would like to host a box at your organization or get involved in another way visit www.uwfcpa.org/GiveWarmth

Stay tuned for more information!