Milton Hershey School Hosts Annual Founders Feast for Students
Milton Hershey School held its Founders Feast at Hershey Lodge in Dauphin County on Monday, serving Thanksgiving dinner to over 2,000 students as the start of a weeklong celebration.
Harrisburg Lancaster Lebanon York, PA, November 9, 2026 — The Milton Hershey School commenced its annual Founders Feast on Monday at the Hershey Lodge, located in Dauphin County. The event, a significant tradition for the institution, served a Thanksgiving dinner to more than 2,000 students.
The Founders Feast is recognized as the beginning of a week dedicated to celebrations for the school. This year’s gathering at the Hershey Lodge provided students with a special meal, underscoring the school’s commitment to its student body and its founding principles.
Details regarding the specific date of the Monday event were not provided. The number of students served, stated as over 2,000, indicates a large-scale operation managed by the school to accommodate its student population. The Hershey Lodge served as the venue for this occasion.
The tradition marks the start of a week-long series of events designed to honor the school’s founders and celebrate its community. Further specifics about the remainder of the week’s planned activities were not included in the summary.
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