The Grace Presbyterian Food Bank & Warmth of Grace used grants from the Raymond A. Boarts Fund & Arnold B. & Christine M. Moss Fund, component funds of the Armstrong County Community Foundation, to purchase hamburger for its June food distribution, serving 237 local families.

The Richard G. & Barbara A. Snyder General Charitable Fund, a component fund of the Armstrong County Community Foundation, provided a grant to help the Pine Township Volunteer Fire Company purchase four new sets of turnout gear to support firefighter safety and readiness.

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