Geisinger has announced a $275,000 donation to support Pennsylvania food banks during the ongoing federal government shutdown. The funds will be distributed to organizations including the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and CEO Weinberg Food Bank, which supply resources to local pantries and cupboards in central, north-central, western, and northeastern regions of the state.
Terry Gilliland, M.D., president and CEO of Geisinger, stated, “At Geisinger, being the best means caring for one another and for the communities we serve. These are particularly challenging times for many of our community members, so Geisinger is doing its best to help take care of our patients, members and communities.”
Individuals seeking assistance can access a directory of resources through NeighborlyPA.com or download the Neighborly app on Apple and Android devices. The platform connects users with food pantries, mobile distributions, community meals, utility aid, heating assistance, and other services throughout Pennsylvania. Additionally, Geisinger offers support from social workers for patients in need.
Geisinger is a nonprofit healthcare system serving 1.2 million people across central and northeastern Pennsylvania. The organization operates 163 care sites—including 10 hospital campuses—and manages Geisinger Health Plan with over half a million members in commercial and government programs. Its College of Health Sciences educates more than 5,000 medical professionals annually while conducting over 1,400 clinical research studies. Employing more than 27,000 people statewide—including 1,800 physicians—Geisinger has an estimated economic impact of $16.8 billion on Pennsylvania’s economy each year.
In 2024, Geisinger joined Risant Health—a nonprofit organization established to expand value-based care nationwide—for further information visit geisinger.org or follow their updates on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.
