Hops & Vines for Hunger is back again in 2024! This popular fall fundraising campaign brings diners and businesses together in support of food security for all Pennsylvanians. H&V4H is a collaboration between PA Eats, Feeding PA and breweries and wineries across the Commonwealth who offer specials throughout November and December. You can visit any of the participating business to help raise funds to support Feeding Pennsylvania’s nine member food banks and the nutrition education resources created by PA Eats.
You can find all of this year’s participants on the H&V4H map below:
You can find all of the participating breweries and wineries below, as well as their specific Hops & Vines for Hunger fundraising strategy and timeline. We’re thrilled to have so many returning businesses and to welcome new ones into the fold. Check out all the info below and join us as a patron of these fantastic establishments:
Philly ‘Burbs
Bitchin’ Kitten Brewery: This family-owned, cat-themed brewery with a big heart has participated in Hops & Vines for Hunger since opening in 2021 and supports cat rescue organizations as well. Bitchin’ Kitten believes that no one should go hungry, and supports the communities in its neighborhood and greater Pennsylvania. Choose from its rotating 12 tap beer menu and seasonal wines and cocktails, and enjoy a pub menu full of comfort foods to go along.
- H&V4H Participation: All through November and December, Bitchin’ Kitchen will designate a special beverage flight, with sale proceeds donated to Hops & Vines for Hunger.
58B E. Bridge St., Morrisville; (267) 799-5348.
Hidden River Brewing Company: This brewery and pub is located in a quirky, 1700s mansion on the Schuylkill River. It focuses on hop-forward ales and lagers in constant rotation in addition to Pennsylvania wine and cider. You can enjoy its beer on draft, grab a single can for dining in or a four-pack to take home.
- H&V4H Participation: Hidden River Brewing Co. will be designating a different beer each Friday in November as its fundraising beer. Every Thursday, a social media story featuring that Friday’s fundraising beer will be posted. $1 will be donated for every draft sold of the designated Hops & Vines for Hunger beer.
58B E. Bridge St., Morrisville; (267) 799-5348.
Levante Brewing Company: Located in charming West Chester, PA, the Levante taproom offers 20 taps of super-fresh beers, ranging from seasonal specialty options to everyday classics. It also offers Levante’s ReVibe Hard Seltzer, hard cider, frozen boozy slushies, as well as PA wines and spirits. It’s inspired by the drinking atmospheres of rustic Italian vineyards, where customer interaction and quality-focus are paramount. The word Levante actually means “to rise” in Italian, signifying the breweries mission to elevate the craft and community experience. Levante is proud to stand with Hops & Vines for Hunger, aiming to shed a light on the vital mission of supporting our neighbors in need.
- H&V4H Participation: Levante Brewing Company will donate $2 from every flight sold at their West Chester Taproom throughout November.
208 Carter Dr. Suite 2, West Chester, PA; (484) 202-0622.
Second Sin Brewing Co.: Founded by a trio of childhood friends, Second Sin opened in 2019 in Bristol and has since opened a second Taproom location in Newtown. Second Sin brews creative interpretations of classic European beer styles and pursues a growth mindset of “Don’t get satisfied.” Second Sin Brewing Company is a returning H&V4H participant, giving goodwill back to the community that has always supported it. For more on Second Sin’s story, head here!
- H&V4H Participation: Second Sin Brewing Co. will donate the proceeds of a designated drink through the month of November.
1500 Grundy Ln., Bristol, PA; (267) 812-5251 and 17 N. State St. Newtown; (267) 291-7179.
SUCCESSION Fermentory: This mission-driven farmhouse brewery and fermented foods company at Stella Lou Farm in Cochranville brews inventive small-batch beers and is known for wild, funky and sour varieties. Its rigorous local sourcing practice includes using ingredients grown and foraged from within close radius to the brewery, a commitment to brewing with 100% PA-grown and malted grain and a partnership with The Coop, a land and art education initiative. SUCCESSION is grateful for the opportunity to participate again this year and to support the efforts of Hops & Vines for Hunger in providing food security to all Pennsylvanians.
H&V4H Participation: SUCCESSION will designate a special beverage and a portion of every one sold during the months of November and December will be donated.
322 Pennsylvania Ave., Avondale; (814) 229-3928 and coming soon at A Man Full of Trouble tavern, 125-127 Spruce St., Philadelphia.
Vault Brewing Co.: Vault Brewing Company is a craft brewery located in the heart of Yardley Borough. Its known for a speakeasy vibe, tasty bites (including wood-fired pizzas) and craft beer including styles like IPA, stout and sour beer. Vault Brewing Company has supported Hops & Vines for Hunger yearly, with a deep commitment to its own community and those across the state of Pennsylvania.
- H&V4H Participation: Vault will designate a special drink, donating for each one sold during the month of November.
10 S. Main St., Yardley, PA; (267) 573-4291.
NEPA
Breaker Brewing Co.: Breaker Brewing Company is the official microbrewery in Northeastern Pennsylvania! Its known for its unique and flavorful craft beers served in a comfy taproom decorated to celebrate the region’s rich history of coal mining. The menu offers rotating house-brewed draft beers, local wine and wine slushies, and spirits from its new Breaker Distilling Company. Enjoy a full brewpub food menu, including a kids menu and daily specials with fun weekly events like bingo, trivia, live music and paint parties. Breaker joins Hops & Vines for Hunger to help bring hope and nourishment to those in need and to make a real difference, one pint at a time.
- H&V4H Participation: Breaker Brewing Company will donate $1 for every 16oz. draft pour of Lunch Pail Ale throughout the entire month of November. The Lunch Pail Ale is Breaker Brewing’s flagship pale ale brewed with Cara and Chrystal malts, which provide its light copper color, then dry-hopped for a wonderful floral aroma. Clocking in at 5.5% ABV, Lunch Pail Ale is a customer favorite and also one of the gateway beers Breaker offer to those just dipping their toes into the craft beer world.
787 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre, PA; (570) 392-9078.
Last Leg Cidery: This urban cidery resides in a circa-1840s stagecoach shop. Using juice sourced from local orchards, Last Leg makes small-batch, handcrafted cider. Try its offerings via cider flights, draft pours and mixed into cider cocktails in the tasting room and cider garden. Last leg supports Hops & Vines for Hunger with the belief that having food and nourishment is highly important to one’s overall well being.
- H&V4H Participation: All through November, Last Leg Cidery will be donating 10% of ALL draft cider sales, (including draft pours and 3-4-8 taster flights). The cidery offers eight different flavors of small-batch handcrafted ciders on tap: Tried & True (Last Leg’s flagship cider), lemon blueberry, cherry bomb, sunset, red plum, watermelon basil, earl grey lavender and vanilla maple.
15952 State Rd. 407, Factoryville, PA; (732) 320-1831.
South Central PA
Bespoke Brewing: Bespoke Brewing is where craft and community meet. Its mission is to bring people together through the brewing and serving of quality craft beer. In addition to delicious beer, Bespoke offers a diverse menu featuring lots of appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, salads and more. This new taproom and restaurant location offers seating for over 100 guests, ample parking, many beers on draft, an expanded kitchen and menu, a space for special events and an outdoor beer garden.
- H&V4H Participation: Bespoke Brewing will donate a portion of all sales on a designated drink through the month of November.
226 Gap Rd. Suite 7, Ronks; (717) 288-2255
Fat Bat Brewing Co.: Fat Bat Brewing Company is about building community and helping to revitalize and encourage the cultural growth of Hanover, PA. Its taproom offers 15 rotating beer taps and creative drinks like bubble seltzer and juiced sours, plus a lively atmosphere with fun events and local artists and musicians every weekend.
- H&V4H Participation: Fat Bat will donate all tips during guest bartending events to Hops & Vines for Hunger. Guest bartenders and events are as follows:
- 11/8: Guest Bartenders Mayor Sue Ann Whitman and husband, Chuck. Whitman is the second-term Mayor of Hanover.
- 11/15: Guest Bartenders State Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill and husband, Richard. Phillips-Hill represents the 28th district in the PA State Senate and a former member of the PA House of Representatives for the 93rd district in York County.
- 11/22: Comedian Takeover by Dave Grant and Chris Wolf. These local comedians tour the Baltimore/Hanover corridor with a loyal regional following.
10 N. Railroad St., Hanover; (717) 797-3198.
Tröegs Independent Brewing: Tröegs has been on the forefront of the craft brewing industry since 1996, and remains a crew of family, friends and kindred spirits who love great beer. Located in Hershey, PA, the family-owned brewery is known for its popular and award-winning beers such as Perpetual IPA, Troegenator, Mad Elf and Nugget Nectar. Tröegs believes that nourishment is a foundational need, and is a proud continued supporter of Hops & Vines for Hunger.
- H&V4H Participation: Troegs will donate a portion of proceeds from each sale of a designated drink during November.
200 E. Hershey Park Dr., Hershey; (717) 534-1297.
Truth Beer Co.: Co-owners and childhood friends Ryan and Dave started Truth Beer Co. in 2022 after nearly a decade of home brewing together and planning. Its tasting room opened in September 2022, sharing its hop-forward, innovative styles with the surrounding community. Truth Beer Co. is a returning supporter of Hops & Vines for Hunger. You can learn more about Truth Beer Co.’s story here.
- H&V4H Participation: Truth Beer Company will be donating proceeds from a designated drink through the month of November.
401 S 7th St #5, Akron, PA; (717) 588-2885.
North Central PA
New Trail Brewing Co.: New Trail Brewing Co. was founded in 2018 in Williamsport, PA to bring people together with great beer and the great outdoors. It specializes in hazy IPAs and lagers, and is known for its core beers, Broken Heels Hazy IPA and Crisp Lager. New Trail’s dog- and family-friendly tasting room in offers 12 beers on tap, a selection of PA wines, PA spirits-based cocktails, nonalcoholic choices and a food truck on-site. Along with joining Hops & Vines for Hunger, New Trail Brewing Co. connects with organizations dedicated to elevating access to quality outdoor resources and runs its own “Crispmas” campaign supporting the regional food bank. Learn more about New Trail’s story here.
- H&V4H Participation: New Trail Brewing Co. will donate $1 per pint of Crisp Lager sold in their Williamsport taproom to Hops & Vines for Hunger. Crisp Lager is handmade for easy drinking using only 4 craft ingredients. New Trail Brewing Co. only uses the finest malts, American Noble hops, Pennsylvania mountain water, and lager yeast in perfect balance for a brilliant golden beer that’s full-flavored, refreshing, and above all, Crisp Lager.
240 Arch St., Building 18, Williamsport, PA; (570) 980-9295.
Western PA
Levity Brewing Co. (Altoona): Levity Brewing Co. is serious about beer for the light at heart. It was thrilled to open its second location in downtown Altoona in 2022. Beyond great food and beer, Levity hosts live music, fundraiser and other festive events. Community is one of the primary pillars of Levity’s business, and joins Hops & Vines and Hunger again this year in support of building strong communities in Pennsylvania.
- H&V4H Participation: Levity Brewing Co. will be giving guests the option to round-up to the nearest dollar when paying their tab during the month of November and donating the difference.
1411 11th Ave. Altoona; (814) 515-1099.
Levity Brewing Co. (Indiana): Founded in 2016, Levity’s original location continues to offer a variety of beer styles and flavors and food you won’t find elsewhere. It’s welcomed musicians of all kinds and hosts events in its private event space. Levity knows that times are tough, and believes we owe it to our community to help out in any way we can.
- H&V4H Participation: Levity Brewing Co. will be giving guests the option to round-up to the nearest dollar when paying their tab during the month of November and donating the difference.
1380 Wayne Ave., Suite A, Indiana; (724) 427-5665.
Thank you to this year’s participants for raising the bar in the movement to end hunger and making this fundraiser possible. If you’d like to learn more about Hops & Vines for Hunger, head to the Feeding PA website. You can also donate directly to the campaign in the amount of your choosing.
- Feature photo: Fat Bat Brewing Company
- Photos: Courtesy of the respective businesses
