ShickshinnyForward donates to Blessings in a Backpack

The ShickshinnyForward Fund of the Luzerne Foundation recently gave a check for $2,000 to Mrs. Pennsylvania, Kimberly McLendon, for her chosen charity, Blessings in a Backpack. Blessings in a Backpack ensures impoverished elementary school children are fed on the weekends throughout the school year. This grant was made possible through the work of Shickshinny resident, Clarence Lewis. At the check presentation, from left, are Madison and Gary McLendon Jr. Second row: Helen Ruffenach, member; Kay Krothe-Wolfe, member; Daniel Hinchcliff, vice president; McLendon; Gary McLendon; Brian Phillips, president; Michael Grier, secretary-treasurer; Amanda Birk, band/program manager; and Marleen Beleski, member.