Pine Acres Family Camping Resort raised $19,364 for three local food pantries in Massachusetts through its 2026 seasonal fundraising campaign, with the campground matching contributions from campers and staff dollar for dollar.
The Oakham, Massachusetts, campground selected the Worcester County Food Bank as its charity partner for the 2026 camping season. The organization connected Pine Acres with the Barre Food Pantry, Rutland Food Pantry and St. Joseph’s Food Pantry of North Brookfield, which will each receive a portion of the proceeds.
Campers and employees contributed $9,682 through a series of fundraising activities held throughout the season. Pine Acres Family Camping Resort matched the entire amount, bringing the campaign total to $19,364.
Fundraising activities included cornhole tournaments, raffles, lemonade stands, VIP tours, a bake sale and Gift Basket Bingo.
The Worcester County Food Bank works to provide food to residents throughout Worcester County and advocates for policies addressing hunger, according to the campground.
Pine Acres staff selected the organization through a vote, with the intention of directing the proceeds toward local community needs.
The partnership also allowed the campground to distribute the funds through three food pantries serving nearby communities rather than directing the entire donation to a single organization.
Pine Acres Family Camping Resort selects a charitable organization each season and organizes fundraising activities throughout the camping period.
Previous beneficiaries have included the Karen Wellington Foundation, Project New Hope and Why Me Sherry’s House.
The campground said its charitable partnerships have included organizations selected to support local causes as well as charities recommended by campers and employees.
Pine Acres plans to announce its 2027 fundraising campaign in May.
