The Mercer County Food Bank is receiving $40,000 to support its MilitaryShare program.

Rep. Parke Wentling announced the funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veteran Affairs Friday.

According to the release, the program provides nine annual private food distributions for more than 600 veterans and military members in Mercer County.

The funding comes from the Department of Military and Veteran Affair's Veterans' Trust Fund (VTF).

The VTF is funded by Pennsylvanians who donated $5 when applying for or renewing their driver's license, photo ID or registration.

Since the program began in 2013, the donations have led to almost $7.5 million being awarded to organizations that help veterans.