TANA youth food drive collects about 1,800 pounds of food in Pennsylvania; 18 more chapters to follow

Youth volunteers of the Telugu Association of North America (TANA) in the Mid-Atlantic region launched the 'Youth Food Drive 2026' on October 25 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The first round collected about 1,800 pounds of food.

Key points

• The food went to Grace House Ministries, which distributes it to families in need.
• The Mechanicsburg chapter team, led by chapter chair Sohan Singu, and a group called the 'Javengers' led the collection.
• The drive runs until November 30. Organisers plan similar drives at 18 other chapters in the region.
• Participants received volunteer service-hour certificates.

TANA community service coordinator Sai Bollineni, benefits coordinator Venkat Singu, Mid-Atlantic regional representative Phani Kantheti and board member Ravi Potluri addressed the volunteers. The volunteers thanked TANA President Dr Naren Kodali and Executive Vice President Srinivas Lavu.