39 Years of Giving: Thanksgiving Food Drive
ENOLA, PA (Nov. 21, 2025) – The Greater Harrisburg REALTORS® Foundation continued its long-standing tradition of community support during the 39th Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. On November 21, 2025, the Foundation provided 1,240 turkeys and Karns Foods gift cards to 23 local organizations, bringing the total number of families supported since the Drive’s start in 1986 to more than 21,000.
“Our Thanksgiving Food Drive reflects the deep commitment REALTORS® and Business Partners have to the communities we serve. Our goal is simple: to help provide Thanksgiving meals to as many families as possible. When we work together, we’re able to extend the impact of this tradition across our region,” said Laurie Carney, GHAR Thanksgiving Food Drive Co-Chair.
The Thanksgiving Food Drive is made possible through year-round fundraising efforts led by REALTORS®, Business Partners, and community supporters. Events such as Bingo Night, the Mini Golf Outing, and the Cornhole Tournament not only bring the REALTOR® community together but also help generate the funds needed to provide Thanksgiving meals for local families. In addition to event proceeds, contributions from individual members, offices, friends, and family are crucial to supporting this annual tradition. Every registration, sponsorship, and donation directly impacts the number of families we can reach each year.
The GHAR Foundation extends a special thank you to Karns Foods for their invaluable assistance with turkeys and gift cards, contributing significantly to the success of the Food Drive.
The Foundation also recognizes the vital contributions of its sponsors, whose generosity made this year’s Food Drive possible. A special thank you to: A Plus Mortgage Solutions Inc., ALPHA Home Inspection LLC, Archer Pest Control, Bentz Mortgage Group, Cody Financial, Fulton Mortgage Company, First Commonwealth Bank, Geo. W. Weaver & Son, Gilbert’s Professional Pest Control, Homechek, Inc., Kline Law Office, Purity Abstract, Ralph E Jones Inc., State Farm.
Congratulations to the following REALTORS whose names were proudly displayed on the Turkey Wall of Fame in the GHAR building! (Donation of $100 or more)
- Raymond Davis
- Chris Forti
- Teri Conklin
- Christine Waters
- Julie Hess
- Jodi Diego
- Rose Knepp
- Therese Sheely
- Danielle Winn
- Michael Yingling
- Brittany Guiles
- Matt Madden
- Kathy Ludwig
- Shana Louden
- Elle Hale
- Nitin Patel
- Jennifer Kuntz
- Jennifer Hollister
- Meg Grasso
- Betty Hufford
- Tracee Carter
- Shannon Foster
- Sherry Enterline
- Dylan Rhoads
- Don Coffee
- Gina DiSefano
- Steven Williams
- Karen Detwiler
- James St. Hilaire
- Justin Hovetter
- Kelly Spasic
- Pat Caruso
- Keith Sealover
- Joyce Sealover
- Chris Deimler
- Trina Malloy
- Sandra May
- Jimmy Koury
- Jodi Diego
- Michelle Sneidman
- Stephanie Merrifield
- Barbara Gibson
- Curt Trogner
- Wendell Hoover
- Laurel Windsor
- Christy Hartwick
- Michael Curran
- Angie Miller
- Jeremy Paisley
- Arlene Hess
- Stacy Trout
- Duane McKee
- Bill Rothman
- Colleen Blume
- Tracy Georgeff
Congratulations to the following Business Partners whose names were proudly displayed on the Turkey Wall of Fame in the GHAR building! ($100 donation or 100% office participation)
- Cody Financial Mortgage Services
- ALPHA Home Inspection LLC
- Dan Collison- State Farm
- Gilbert’s Pest Control
- Bentz Mortgage Group
- Purity Abstract
- Ralph E Jones Inc
- A Plus Mortgage Solutions
- Fulton Mortgage Company
- First Commonwealth Bank
- Homechek Inc
- Geo. W. Weaver & Son
- Arche Pest Control
- Kline Law Office
Congratulations to the following brokerage offices that had 100% office participation!
- Helsel, Inc.
- L.W. Brodisch Real Estate
- Harrisburg Property Management
- Campbell Commercial
- Ty Eby Real Estate Appraisals
- Central Penn Appraisals
- Walt Eby
- Carlea M Lenker Realty
- Sterling Property Management
- Commercial Realty Group
- RE/MAX Pathway D’Angelo Group
- Alpha State Realty
- Robert R. Jones Appraisers
- Lawyers Realty
- JCT Realty
- Dream Home Realty
- RE/MAX 1st Advantage
- Century 21 at the Helm
- RE/MAX Realty Associates
- United Country Magnolia Realty
For nearly four decades, the GHAR Foundation’s Thanksgiving Food Drive has brought together REALTORS®, Business Partners, and community supporters to strengthen local families and help ensure that households throughout the Greater Harrisburg area can share in the comfort and tradition of a Thanksgiving meal.
Congratulations to the following prize winners!
Turkey Trophy:
Agent Gift Card Winner:
Business Partner Gift Card Winner:
The Foundation’s impact is made possible by the generosity of our REALTOR® community and supporters. If you would like to contribute to future efforts like the Thanksgiving Food Drive, you can support the Foundation at any time.