ALTOONA – UPMC Altoona employees and volunteers donated 1,217 pounds of food to Stop Senior Hunger.
Overall, an estimated 10,000 pounds of food was donated at 70 different sites. The campaign was organized by Judy Dixon of Comfort Keepers of Altoona. The health system’s efforts were led by Dana Shade in Community Education.
Assisting on a recent collection day were John Holmberg and Lil Negley, both Greeter Services volunteers; Michael Walton, greeter coordinator; and Tina Peffinger of Gift Shop staff.