The Caring Cupboard, a community organization dedicated to ending food insecurity in Lebanon County, has announced the departure of its executive director, Shila Ulrich, who has been named the new president of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. Ulrich will assume the role at Central Pennsylvania Food Bank in January, bringing nearly two decades of experience and a commitment to hunger relief and community support to the organization.

Under Ulrich's leadership, the Caring Cupboard has expanded significantly in both outreach and impact, including joining with Jonestown Outreach Pantry in 2023 and championing initiatives that have transformed the way food assistance is provided. She played an instrumental role in securing resources, building partnerships, and innovating service models, including the recent establishment of a new vehicle delivery service aimed at increasing food access in underserved areas.

"It has been an extraordinary privilege to serve the Caring Cupboard and work alongside an exceptional team dedicated to addressing hunger and building hope in our community," said Ulrich. "I am incredibly grateful to our partners, supporters, volunteers, and the entire Lebanon County community for their unwavering support, and I look forward to expanding my work to end hunger across central Pennsylvania."

The Caring Cupboard's board of directors expressed its appreciation of Ulrich's dedication and vision. "Shila has been a transformative leader, and while we are saddened by her departure, we are also excited to see the impact she will make on a larger scale at the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank," said Terry Lewis, chair of the board of directors.

During this transition, the Caring Cupboard is committed to ensuring continuity in its services, and the organization has named David Fitzkee as acting executive director. Fitzkee will assume the daily operations management and will continue the organization's efforts with the recently announced Beyond Hunger, Building Hope campaign to fund a new building for the Caring Cupboard. The Caring Cupboard remains steadfast in its mission and will continue to provide support to families in need throughout the region.

For more information, contact Shanna Adler at shanna@caringcupboard.org or Fitzkee at dave@caringcupboard.org, call the Caring Cupboard at 717-838-9493, or visit http://www.caringcupboard.org.