Culinary Businesses In Bucks Partnering To Support Neighbors In Need

DOYLESTOWN, PA ? Four Doylestown area culinary businesses are teaming up this fall to support the Bucks County Housing Group and Philabundance's Healthy Pantry Initiative, which brings fresh, nutritious food to neighbors in need.

Zest Culinary Services and three local culinary partners are collaborating on a food drive to collect healthy, shelf-stable items and fresh produce donations to benefit families served by the Bucks County Housing Group?s food pantries. The initiative, launched in partnership with Philabundance, aims to make nutritious food more accessible to all members of the community.

?Our industry revolves around food ? creating it, celebrating it, and sharing it,? said Melissa Wieczorek, co-owner and managing partner of Zest Culinary Services. ?This is an opportunity for us to give back by helping ensure that everyone in our community has access to wholesome, nourishing meals.?

Participating businesses include:

• Bake Ability - Buckingham Green Shopping Center
• Lula - 41 East State Street, Doylestown
• Servis Events - Plumstead Fire Company
• Zest Culinary Services - Point Pleasant Fire Company

Community members are encouraged to drop off donations at any participating location between Nov. 13 and Dec. 16. Suggested items include whole grains, canned beans, low-sodium soups, nut butters, and other nutrient-rich staples.

The Bucks County Housing Group, in partnership with Philabundance, launched the Healthy Pantry Initiative to promote nutritious food choices and improve access for families across Bucks County. Together, they provide essential support and education to help local households thrive.

For more information about the food drive or how to contribute, contact Zest Culinary Services at 215-919-9865 or follow the participating businesses on social media: @bakeabilitybakery, @luladoylestown, @servisevents, @zest_culinary_services