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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will purchase up to $30 million in fresh fruit from American growers to supply food banks and nutrition programs nationwide, U.S. Secretary …
USDA Fruit Buy Sends $30 Million Surprise Windfall To Farmers, Food Banks Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Dunkin’ of Greater Philadelphia on Monday launched its 15th annual “Roasts Hunger” campaign, a holiday-season tradition that has already delivered more than $3 million to local food …
Dunkin’s Holiday Coffee Buy Inspires Big Questions as 15-Year Hunger Program Returns Read More
PITTSTON, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro has declared a disaster emergency and mobilized more than $7 million in state and private funds to support food banks across Pennsylvania after the …
Shapiro Mobilizes $7 Million to Feed Pennsylvanians Amid SNAP Shutdown Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — With more than two million Pennsylvanians facing the loss of federal food assistance this weekend, state House Democrats are advancing emergency legislation to use a portion of …
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push $60 Million Hunger Relief Plan Amid Federal SNAP Crisis Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania have joined a coalition of lawmakers supporting a multi-state lawsuit against the Trump administration over its decision …
Fetterman, Houlahan Join Brief Challenging Trump USDA Cuts That Endangered Farms, Food Banks Read More
BERWYN, PA — If you or someone you know in Chester County is struggling to make ends meet, Trinity Presbyterian Church‘s Caring Cupboard Food Pantry is here to help.
Trinity Berwyn Church Steps Up Support for Local Families Facing Food Insecurity Read More
WEST BRANDYWINE, PA — Residents of Freedom Village at Brandywine came together in an extraordinary effort to support veterans experiencing food insecurity. What began as a modest goal of collecting …
Freedom Village Heroes Rally to Donate 1,500+ Items for Veterans in Need Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — Food insecurity is a relatively new term to describe a situation that first really gained prominence during the Great Depression. Photos from that time often show …
Food Banks Face Increasing Demand Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Hunger-Free Pennsylvania, in collaboration with DoorDash’s Project DASH, recently achieved a significant milestone by completing more than 250,000 food deliveries to homebound seniors and individuals struggling with …
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania and DoorDash Mark Milestone with 250,000 Food Deliveries Read More
NEWARK, DE — Citizens for Judicial Fairness (CJF) has contributed $10,000 to the Food Bank of Delaware to support its efforts in combating hunger and providing essential services to families …
Citizens for Judicial Fairness Donates $10,000 to Food Bank of Delaware Read More