The Hershey Rotary Club announced the distribution of more than $20,000 through its annual grants program to support nonprofit organizations in the community. The club aided 20 local organizations in support of their missions.

Recipients of the 2021 grants include New Birth of Freedom Council Boy Scouts of America, Derry Township Community Cats, Harrisburg River Rescue and Emergency Services, Hershey Area Playhouse, Hershey Community Archives, Hershey Community Chorus, Hershey Food Bank and Community Outreach, Hershey Gardens, Hershey History Center, Hershey Story Essay Contest, Hershey Symphony Orchestra, Hershey Theatre Apollo Awards, Hershey Volunteer Fire Company, Hope Springs Farm, Joy of Sports Foundation, LivingWell Institute, Love INC of Greater Hershey, Middletown Public Library, The Mohler Senior Center, and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Pennsylvania.

Members of Rotary raised money through a variety of fundraisers to support the annual grants program. The club is also working on a grant in collaboration with Rotary District 7390 to support Cocoa Packs.

To learn more about Hershey Rotary Club, visit http://www.hersheyrotary.org.