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Ways to give back this holiday season

Day 1 of 12 Days of Stories
Grace Catalone, Hershey and Investigations Editor December 14, 2022

As the season of giving approaches, many are left wondering how to make a difference by giving back in their local community. Below are five ways to help spread holiday cheer across Hershey and the surrounding...

Seniors Joyce Cui, Nicole Chen, Lauren Kaye and sophomore Irena Potochny pose for a photo at the Spring Creek Church. Chen volunteered during the afternoon shift and Cui, Kaye, and Potochny volunteered during the evening shift. (Broadcaster/Abigail Lee)

Photo Essay: Cocoa Packs serves Hershey community despite pandemic

Abigail Lee, Science and Technology Editor May 7, 2021

Cocoa Packs is a local organization dedicated to providing families with food supplies and ensuring that children have access to nutritional foods. Founded in 2015 by Christine Drexler, Cocoa Packs operates...

Cocoa Packs Returns to Hershey Middle School

Clare Canavan, Editor in Chief April 28, 2020

Cocoa Packs has returned to their home location at Hershey Middle School as of April 19, 2020. Cocoa Packs was in a temporary location at Spring Creek Church since the beginning of school shutdowns...

Cocoa Packs supplies toys to local families

Clare Canavan and Molly Glus December 21, 2018

Over the past few years, Cocoa Packs of Hershey has worked tirelessly for families who cannot afford adequate amounts of food. This time of year, their focus shifts to another facet of giving: gift-giving. In...

The group listens as Kristin Argento explains the layout for and upcoming event. From left to right: Peggy Bravacos, Kristin Argento, Christine Drexler, Sally Copeland, and Leayn Easterwood. ( Annie Bravacos/ The Broadcaster)

Cocoa Packs Expanding in Hershey

Annie Bravacos, Reporter May 8, 2018

Nearly three years later, they never thought the community would still need their help. Cocoa Packs is the organization that Hershey never thought they would need, but is beyond grateful for its presence...

The broccoli waits to be planted. This was just one of many cold weather produce that were planted on April 21, 2017, and that won’t be harvested till late spring. (Broadcaster/Echo Rogers)

Garden Club’s First Day Planting

Echo Rogers, Feature Reporter April 25, 2017

April showers bring May flowers. For Hershey High School’s Garden Club, they hope instead that April showers bring more vegetables. On April 20, 2017, Hershey High School’s Garden Club planted...

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