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ORCHESTRAS FEEDING AMERICA

Feeding your neighbors while feeding your soul

The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra is a proud
participant of the national food drive, Orchestras
Feeding America. The program began in 2009 when 215
orchestras in all 50 states participated in a coordinated
effort by collecting and donating food to their local food
assistance agencies.
Over the past fourteen years, Orchestras Feeding America
has seen over 370 orchestras from across the country
collect and donate more than 530,000 pounds of food.
The efforts of these orchestras have helped spread the
word about how and why orchestras are so necessary to
their communities, beyond providing amazing music.
Each year, the Phil dedicates our Concert for All Ages to
collecting food for the South Shore Community Action
Council’s Food Resource Program. Sadly, more and more
people throughout the region are making trade-offs
between paying for food and paying for other necessities
like heat for their homes. Given this startling trend of
growing food insecurity and hunger, it is clear there is a
direct need for quality, nutritious food for our local low-
income individuals and families.
“We are honored to stand alongside the SSCAC in the
mission to eliminate food insecurity and nutritional risk in
our community,” said Kara McEachern, Executive Director
of the Phil. “Their Food Resource Program is a beacon of
hope, providing nourishment and support to neighbors in
need, ensuring no one is left behind.”

Since 1965, the South Shore Community Action Council, a
private not-for-profit organization, has provided a range
of critical services to low-income individuals and families
and has toiled to combat the root causes of poverty in
those communities.

We are grateful to our patrons for supporting the cause
and generously providing food donations year after year
at our Concert for All Ages.
To learn more about the South Shore Community Action
Council visit sscac.org or call (508) 747-7575.

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