Now in its 35th year, Operation Holiday is back again to ensure families going through tough times have something for their children during the holidays.
Since its inception in 1991, the program has served thousands of families throughout Berks, Chester, and Montgomery Counties. The program began as an outreach project of The Mercury in Pottstown and has now expanded in recent years to include communities served by readers of the Reading Eagle, The Times Herald, The Reporter, and the Daily Local News.
Through donations from readers of these newspapers, Operation Holiday provides gift cards to area grocery stores for food so that families can purchase items for a holiday dinner and pantry staples. Weis Markets is a partner with Operation Holiday and has assisted with food purchases and gift cards…