Highmark Wholecare’s Farm-to-Family program distributes free produce

Highmark Wholecare’s Farm-to-Family program distributed 7,500 pounds of fresh produce Tuesday at Dee’s Event Center in Charleroi. The organization has already provided more than 110,000 pounds of food this year in partnership with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. In front are Barbara Pepper, left, president of the Charleroi Area school board, and school board member Adele Hopkins. In back, from left, are Charleroi Area School District Superintendent Dr. Ed Zelich, Clinton Rhodes, manager of community engagement for Highmark Wholecare Connection Center, Mike Callaghan, manager of the Highmark Wholecare Connection Center, Christine Pringle of Fallowfield Township and Evelyn Hunter, concierge for Highmark Wholecare Connection Center. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent