With traditional meetings, service projects, and fundraisers paused due to COVID-19, the Hershey Lions Club continues to support the residents of Derry Township, as well as others across the United States and globally.

Recently, the Hershey Lions Club supported the local Cocoa Packs Holiday Toy Drive. The initiative helps disadvantaged children receive Christmas presents. To support the effort, club members and friends donated new, unwrapped gifts along with monetary donations worth more than $500.

"The Hershey Lions Club strives to collaborate with other local organizations to help Derry Township residents," shared current club president Steve Gallerizzo. "Together, we can strengthen youth development and the community we serve by working cooperatively to bring about significant change."

Earlier in December, the Hershey Lions Club also arranged to provide meals for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House during December and January. This marks the fifth year that the club has provided this service for the families, whose children are receiving treatment at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center - Penn State Children's Hospital. Due to COVID-19, club members will not be able to serve the meals as in the past. Dinners will again be prepared by Dafnos Italian Grille of Hummelstown.

Members of the Hershey Lions Club anticipate resuming in-person meetings and other club activities. For more information about the Hershey Lions Club, readers may visit http://www.hersheylions.org. Details about Lions Clubs International are available at http://www.lionsclubs.org.