Good morning, Lancaster.

Cocoa Packs in Hershey is facing longer food pantry lines as the government shutdown and SNAP pause leave local families uncertain about their next meal.

Volunteers, who begin setting up at 7:00 a.m., now serve a drive-thru distribution every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. — the program has grown from serving 90 children in 2015 to over 1,500 from Hershey, Carlisle, Halifax, and Lancaster.

Fire crews rescued cows from a 2-alarm barn fire on May Post Office Road around 8:28 p.m. with Strasburg Fire Company leading the effort along with Ronks Fire Company — no injuries were reported.

Crews are battling a brush fire near West Main Street-Route 322 and Wissler Road in Clay Township while no roads are closed and a wind advisory was in effect until 7 a.m. today.

High winds caused power outages across the Susquehanna Valley on Wednesday night.

PPL reported that 8,359 Lancaster County customers lost power, and a wind advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m. today—drivers should secure outdoor objects and use caution on the roads.

Calls to PA 211 East for food help more than doubled in October during the government shutdown, with food requests rising 104% from last year and over 15,000 statewide referrals recorded.

The United Way of Lancaster County call center verified agency hours as nonprofits updated holiday schedules to meet the surging local need.

Back to the Future Live Music Event

10:00 PM – 11:59 PM — The Village Nightclub and Lizard Lounge — $20 entry — Catch classic hip hop vibes live from Greg Nice and enjoy sounds by talented DJs.

Malta Band Concert

9-10 a.m. — Homestead Village — Free entry — Celebrate the 100th Anniversary with community music and special performances by the Malta Band.

The 3rd Annual Enigmatical Dinner Fundraising Event

5:30-9 p.m. — Pepper Theo Cafe and Events — $250-1000 per person — A whimsical dinner that presents courses as riddles to benefit educational programming.

Persuasion Performance

7-8 p.m. — Historic Rock Ford — $25.00 — Experience a unique one-act adaptation of Jane Austen's final novel within the intimate setting of a historic mansion.

Luminous Blue Concert

6-9 p.m. — Crystal Ballroom at Eden Resort & Suites — Tickets available — Experience an inspiring mix of pop, jazz, and fusion genres performed by Lisa Lynn Ericson.

Trivioke Night at Southern Market

7-10 p.m. — Southern Market Lancaster — $1 off beer and wine from 7-9 PM — Enjoy trivia followed by karaoke and great prizes.

The Tavern Cook: Eighteenth Century Dining Through the Recipes of Richard Briggs

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Historic Rock Ford — Free entry — Explore 18th-century culinary delights and stories with food historian Marc Meltonville.

Trivioke Night at Southern Market

7-10 p.m. — Southern Market Lancaster — $1 off beer and wine from 7-9 p.m. — Test your music knowledge and sing your heart out at this fun-filled trivia and karaoke night.

Trivia Night at Southern Market

7-10 p.m. — Southern Market Lancaster — $1 off draft beer and wine — Test your knowledge and win gift cards while enjoying great drinks.

Trivioke Night at Southern Market

7-10 p.m. — Southern Market Lancaster — $1 off beer and wine — Enjoy an evening of music trivia followed by karaoke with prizes.