Wagman, Inc. & Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
Business Supporting Community Nonprofits
Wagman, Inc.
wagman.com
3290 North Susquehanna Trail, York
Why is supporting local nonprofits important to your business?
Community is one of Wagman’s six core values, and we believe in giving back through time, talent and financial contributions. Many of our clients are nonprofits, and our values align with their mission-driven work.
For over 120 years, Wagman, a fourth-generation, family-owned construction firm, has supported organizations that serve underprivileged youth, veterans, older adults and those facing food insecurity or personal hardship. We coordinate annual food, clothing, and toy drives, partner with local food banks, and contribute to annual fundraising drives like United Way and Give Local York. Through the Wagman Community Fund, at the York County Community Foundation, Wagman provides larger strategic gifts towards capital campaigns and nonprofits providing vital services in our community.
We also promote a culture of community among employees, offering volunteer opportunities, company time for service, and donation-matching programs. Wagman has been a leading business fundraiser for Give Local York and actively participates in United Way’s Day of Action.
Our leadership is visible in the community, serving on nonprofit and industry boards, ensuring that our commitment extends beyond financial support. As founder George A. Wagman stated, “A man is not a man until he can manage his business, his own affairs, and then help someone less fortunate.” This principle continues to guide us today, driving our commitment to strengthening the communities where we live, work and play.
Why did you choose this particular nonprofit, and how do you support them?
Wagman chose to highlight Central Pennsylvania Food Bank because of its critical role in fighting food insecurity across our region. Access to nutritious food is a fundamental need, and the Food Bank’s mission aligns with our core value of community—ensuring that individuals and families don’t go hungry.
Wagman Construction worked with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank in 2023 to upgrade its storage space, mechanical equipment, and other related renovations. These upgrades helped the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank increase the efficiency of its food distribution operations.
As with many of the nonprofits Wagman works with, the mission alignment led to a partnership at many levels. Wagman employees volunteered to sort and pack food, and many felt called to join the company in financial support after learning more about the mission. Wagman has a long history of being a community partner. Our commitment goes beyond financial contributions—we believe in leadership by example and actively engaging in initiatives that create lasting impact.
By highlighting Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, we hope to bring awareness to their vital services and inspire others to learn about the many ways they can get involved in supporting their community.
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
centralpafoodbank.org
3908 Corey Rd, Harrisburg
What is your organization’s mission, and how does corporate or foundation support contribute to your goals?
At the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, we believe that everyone deserves access to healthy, nutritious food. Since 1981, we have been working to fight hunger, improve lives and strengthen communities across Central Pennsylvania.
Our mission is to provide food assistance to individuals and families living at or below 185% of the federal poverty level—equivalent to $57,720 annually for a family of four in 2024. Serving a territory spanning 18,000 square miles across 27 counties, we partner with over 1,100 organizations to ensure that nutritious food reaches our neighbors in need in the zip code where they live.
Financial donations from corporate partners, foundations and individuals are critical to source the food needed to serve our neighbors. In fact, public support accounts for more than half of our budget. For every dollar donated, we can provide four meals worth of healthy groceries to our neighbors experiencing hunger.
Support from donors helps us to sustain and expand programs like:
• BackPack, Kids Café, school pantries and summer feeding programs that nourish children
• MilitaryShare for veterans and active-duty families
• ElderShare for seniors in need
• Mobile Pantry and Fresh Express programs for underserved communities
What is your greatest need for corporate or foundation support in 2025?
Right now, we are in a hunger crisis in Pennsylvania and across the nation. We believe this is in large part due to several years of high-cost food prices following the COVID pandemic. Today, the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank is providing food assistance to over 250,000 individuals each month across our 27-county service territory. This level of need is the highest in our history—higher than during the height of the pandemic and higher than during the Great Recession 15 years ago.
In 2025, we expect to distribute more than 70.6 million pounds of food throughout our service area. To meet this goal, we will invest $12.5 million in food purchases. We still face significant challenges. Global supply chain disruptions and inflation have reduced food donations from our traditional food donor network. As a result, we must purchase more food than ever before to meet the growing demand for assistance in our community. Simply stated, the need not only continues but is greater than ever.
The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank is grateful for its generous and engaged supporters who are passionate about our mission and the neighbors we serve. To learn more, please visit www.centralpafoodbank.org.
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