A bake sale to benefit the American Red Cross relief efforts following Hurricane Sandy will take place Friday at ManorCare Kingston Court in Springettsbury Township.

Staff, residents and families felt a strong desire to extend aid in some way, according to a news release.

"My heart just hurt thinking about those kids, and I knew we needed to do something in the community to help," said Peggie Panton, a certified nursing assistant who initiated the idea along with Esther Senft, an activities assistant.

The event begins at 10 a.m. at 2400 Kingston Ct. and continues until everything is sold.

Residents will be baking cookies to sell, and employees, such as Sonia Milan, an activities assistant and a New York native, is making chicken wings, salad, beef patties and baked goods.

All proceeds will go to the Red Cross to directly support victims of the hurricane. The facility has committed a minimum of $500 but hopes to exceed that amount.

"I'm extremely touched by the efforts of staff and residents to raise money for the victims of 'Sandy.' Many of those baking and donating have limited income themselves, but still want to do whatever they can to assist those in need," administrator Roxy Kroh said.