Did you know that June 1 is World Milk Day, and that June is Dairy Month? There are lots of reasons to celebrate Pennsylvania’s largest agricultural industry, and a group of local businesses and organizations are coming together to do just that. Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association is teaming up with Weis Markets, the American Dairy Association North East and Feeding Pennsylvania to pour fresh milk across Pennsylvania through Fill A Glass With Hope®. This program is a partnership formed among Feeding Pennsylvania and member food banks, the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association and American Dairy Association North East. The program raises funds to allow member food banks to purchase fresh milk directly from their local dairies in order to distribute it to families in need.
How can you get involved? It’s easy! All throughout June, Weis customers can round up their grocery payments at checkout counters to help fight hunger in PA. And on June 1, 2021, the grocery store chain will be announcing a major gift at a media event hosted at its location in Enola.
PA Dairymen’s Association Executive Director Dave Smith says, ”We are grateful to have outstanding community leaders such as Weis Markets behind our state’s number one industry and once again helping us to provide fresh milk to children and families in need to tackle hunger. In addition, individuals and businesses are still reaching out in record numbers asking where they can get our famous milkshakes for a great cause. We are blessed that businesses and community groups like Weis Markets have really stepped up to help support Pennsylvania’s dairy farmers, along with our philanthropic endeavors by requesting Milkshake Pop Ups in communities.”
Weis will also host the PA Dairymen’s “Milkshakes On The Moo-ve” truck at pop-up events at select stores throughout the month, with proceeds to benefit Pennsylvania ag-related charities, and Feeding PA’s Fill A Glass With Hope® fresh milk program for families in need.
“Weis Markets is proud to partner with the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association to address hunger in our communities while supporting Pennsylvania dairy farmers,” said Ron Bonacci, Weis Markets Vice President, Advertising and Marketing. “We know that milk is a cornerstone of a nutritious diet for kids and families and is in high demand at area food banks. We’re grateful to the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association for their commitment to fighting hunger and supporting the dairy industry.”
Here’s a list of when and where you can find the PA Dairymen’s milkshake pop-ups during the month of June:
- Tuesday, June 1 – Weis Markets Enola, 4525 Valley Road (11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
- Thursday, June 3 – Weis Markets Lewisburg, 6901 Westbranch Highway (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
- Friday, June 11 – Weis Markets Fogelsville, 7801 Glenlivet West Drive (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
- Friday, June 18 – Weis Markets Clarks Summit, 1020 Northern Boulevard (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
- Thursday, June 24 – Weis Markets York, 1800 Roosevelt Avenue (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
- Friday, June 25 – Weis Markets Camp Hill, 1195 Lowther Road (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
Make your plans now to pick up a famous milkshake at your local Weis Market to help celebrate Dairy Month and support this worthy cause!
- Feature photo: Pixabay
- Kids photo: PA Dairymen's Association
- Milkshake photo: Richard Ashenfelder
