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Midwest Food Bank PA Launches GIVING WELLNESS Community Health and Fitness Campaign at the Harrisburg State Capitol Rotunda Steps

First Food Bank to Launch a Wellness Program that Impacts Community Health & Workplace Health

WHO: Midwest Food Bank Pennsylvania Advisory Board President and host Aleta Serrano; Executive Director Kathy Anderson-Martin; Midwest Food Bank board; Dr. James Leaming, Chief Medical Officer, Penn State Health; community health professionals; Precision Training Concepts; Amber Peterson Health Coaching; county commissioners; Deputy Secretary Rick Vilello, DCED; business leaders; and corporate wellness participants.

WHAT: Join the GIVING WELLNESS challenge press conference. This 8-week program delivers a triple benefit to employers, employees, and Midwest Food Bank Pennsylvania—access to professional and personal health and fitness coaching to achieve a healthier you, build a healthier workplace, create a sense of community with team participation, and make a community investment with a percentage of every GIVING WELLNESS 8-week program donated to Midwest Food Bank Pennsylvania. 

WHEN: Wednesday, September 25, 2024, National Women’s Health and Fitness Day

WHERE: Harrisburg State Capitol Rotunda steps press conference at 11 AM

WHY: Midwest Food Bank PA, headquartered in Middletown, will distribute $24 million in food this year to 200 non-profit partners, free of charge, from its PA warehouse. That's food for 332,000 people who are struggling with food insecurity, many of whom also experience health and wellness challenges.

 Midwest Food Bank GIVING WELLNESS Media Advisory
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To help meet the wellness challenges of a soaring segment of individuals, families, and workplaces, Midwest Food Bank PA is launching its first GIVING WELLNESS campaign on Wednesday, September 25, National Women's Health and Fitness Day. 

Midwest Food Bank PA, in partnership with Precision Training Concepts, Central PA’s largest local, independent personal training company, along with Amber Peterson, national board-certified health and wellness coach, have created GIVING WELLNESS to positively impact workplace health and wellness in PA by cultivating healthy habits, providing nutrition and fitness education, and building community connections through a shared wellness journey with friends and co-workers.

Health Heroes will speak about their health journeys and the successes they’ve had with GIVING WELLNESS. Giving Wellness pilot companies--CommunityAid and Strategic Consulting Partners—will be sharing the company and community impact from this wellness program.

THE IMPACT: For every employee participant, Midwest Food Bank receives a backpack of food for the weekend for 11 children!

THE EXPERTS: “Most of us eat too much. Others don’t have enough to eat. GIVING WELLNESS tackles both problems while building community and having fun. Together we are investing in health literacy, providing a fun, simple program for companies to offer employees, and making life changes with nutrition choices and fitness practices, all while raising awareness and donations to support Midwest Food Bank PA’s food distribution programs for people in Pennsylvania.”
– Kathy Anderson-Martin, Executive Director for Midwest Food Bank

“   “ Dr. James Leaming, Chief Medical Director, Penn State Health

“Today’s corporate environment is always looking for ways to invest in their employees so that they have a happier, healthier, more fulfilled workforce who become more productive with fewer medical claims. Supporting Midwest Food Bank PA’s efforts to feed hungry families and children is a community investment. For every employee who participates, 11 children in need receive food for the weekend via Midwest Food Bank PA! GIVING WELLNESS is a win for all parties involved.”
 – Patty and Bryan Sibbach, Owners, Precision Training Concepts

Midwest Food Bank GIVING WELLNESS Media Advisory
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“As a health professional, I often see people stop and start healthy habits and then give up in frustration because they don’t have the community and accountability to affect change for themselves. However, when people come together and work towards a common goal, something magical happens—they see others having success and believe they can do it, too! Participants encourage each other, share their wins and struggles, learn about proper nutrition and exercise, and have the accountability to make new habits stick. It’s a brilliant way to improve employee engagement and build a strong team while giving back to the community. 

“On average, 22 participants lost 90 pounds collectively throughout the program. Participants have experienced improved sleep, decreased blood pressure, and improved mood, and 53% of the participants continue to the next challenge. One participant said, ‘This is one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself and it’s fun!’”
– Amber Peterson, NBC-HWC, FMCHC, National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach