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WEST CHESTER, PA — The Fred Beans Automotive Group has announced a new initiative to combat hunger during the holiday season. Beginning on Black Friday, November 29, and running through …
Fred Beans Automotive Drives Hunger Relief with Bold Goal to Fund 100,000 Meals This Holiday Season Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has unveiled a significant new initiative aimed at tackling hunger across the state while simultaneously addressing environmental concerns. Announced by Acting …
DEP Unveils Bold Grant Program to Tackle Hunger and Climate Change Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has introduced the Farm to Food Bank Reauthorization Act. This legislation aims to fortify the 2018 Farm Bill initiative, which compensates farmers …
From Farm to Table: New Bill Aims to Slash Food Waste and Feed Families! Read More
STATE COLLEGE, PA — Amid growing concerns about food insecurity on college campuses, Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh visited Penn State to spotlight efforts by students to …
Student-Led Initiatives Tackle Food Insecurity at Penn State Read More
THORNTON, PA — Senator John I. Kane (Delaware/Chester) announced grant funding for two food banks in Senate District 9. Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) received $26,650, and the DELCO Food …
Senator Announces Grants for Local Food Banks Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — On June 12, 2024, nearly 1,500 WSFS Bank Associates took a break from their regular duties to volunteer at over 130 community organizations across Delaware, Pennsylvania, and …
WSFS Associates Dedicate Thousands of Volunteer Hours on We Stand for Service Day Read More
FORT WASHINGTON, PA — Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) announced $187,295 in funding for food banks, pantries, and soup kitchens across Montgomery County. The funds come from The Emergency Food …
Senator Maria Collett Secures $187K for Montgomery County Food Banks Read More HARRISBURG, PA — On Friday, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced the distribution of over $2.07 million to food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food …
Pennsylvania Awards $2 Million to Fight Food Insecurity Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As food banks across the commonwealth report record demand, the Pennsylvania Hunger Action Coalition (PHAC) has presented a series of recommendations to address escalating food insecurity in …
Pennsylvania’s Battle Against Hunger: An Urgent Call for Statewide Action Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Fred Beans Automotive Group is once again setting a lofty end-of-year goal to provide 50,000 meals through both food and monetary donations. This December, a …
Fred Beans Automotive Group Aims to Provide 50,000 Meals in December Read More