Hunger in the midstate

• Scott LaMar
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  Scott LaMar has worked in both radio and television for more than four decades.
  
  Currently, LaMar is the Host and Executive Producer of The Spark program on WITF-FM, 89.5 & 93.3 in Harrisburg, Pa.
  
  Previously, LaMar was WITF TV’s Sr. Public Affairs producer and produced the station’s award-winning weekly public affairs TV program, Smart Talk.
  
  In addition to his on-air duties, LaMar has moderated political candidate debates, including those for candidates running for Pennsylvania governor and the U.S. Senate and was a regular contributor to BBC World News TV before and after the 2020 U.S. Presidential election.
  
  LaMar often emcees or moderates local events and has gone as far as California to emcee a national event.
  
  The American Society of Civil Engineers honored LaMar with their national Excellence in Journalism award in 2020. He has been nominated for five Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards.
  
  LaMar and The Spark have been recognized throughout the Central Pennsylvania community including ADVOZ Lancaster’s “Dignity in Dialogue Award”, the South-Central Assembly’s “Regional Citizen Award” and was named a “Humanitarian Hero” by The Humane Society of the United States/Pennsylvania.
  
  A native of Coatesville, Pa., LaMar has also worked as a broadcast news anchor, sports play-by-play announcer and manager.

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FILE PHOTO: In this photo taken May 19, 2017, bags of food packed by volunteers at the Backpack Buddies program are seen at Second Harvest Food Bank in Nazareth.

Even with a booming economy and low jobless rate, many Pennsylvanians are food insecure.

A recent report found that even a large percentage of those working full-time have trouble paying for essentials, like food.

WITF is partnering with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, the United Way of Pennsylvania and GIANT Food Stores to focus on raising money to buy food for those in need.

Appearing on Smart Talk are Joe Arthur, Executive Director of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Kristen Rotz, President of the United Way of Pennsylvania, and Matt Simon, Vice President and Chief Marketing officer with GIANT Food Stores.

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Matt Simon, Joe Arthur and Scott LaMar at the Central Pa Food Bank on November 6, 2019.

Today, show your gratitude and help fight hunger in Central Pennsylvania. For every dollar you give to WITF, Giant Food Stores will match it with a one pound donation of food to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank – up to 50,000 pounds for families in need. Help make this holiday season brighter for families across our region with your gift. Every gift makes a difference. Call 1-800-233-9483 to speak to a WITF volunteer or visit witf.org/givenow.

Smart Talk

Kristen Rotz and Joe Arthur appear with Host Scott LaMar at the Central Pa Food Bank on November 6, 2019.