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MORGANTOWN, PA — Lions International District 14-P is organizing a volunteer food-packing event on November 21 in Morgantown to prepare about 10,000 meals for distribution through food banks serving Berks …
Lions Clubs Target 10,000 Meals for Berks, Chester Food Banks Read More
LYKENS, PA — Pennsylvania has distributed nearly $18 million in food-recovery infrastructure grants since 2020, funding equipment for 375 nonprofits as the state seeks to expand food distribution while diverting …
Pennsylvania Food-Recovery Grants Reach Nearly $18 Million Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County health inspectors found improper handwashing, unsafe food temperatures, cross-contamination risks and sanitizer failures during Sept. 17 inspections, prompting food disposal and immediate corrections at …
Food Tossed as Chester County Inspectors Flag Major Violations Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Ardent Credit Union joined more than a dozen regional credit unions in a coordinated effort to support Philabundance, contributing to a campaign that raised $31,850 and collected …
Ardent Credit Union Expands Community Giving With Philabundance Donation Read More
BOALSBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials on Tuesday urged low-income seniors and families to take advantage of a state-funded voucher program that connects residents with fresh produce from local farms while …
Pennsylvania Promotes Farmers’ Market Voucher Program for Seniors, Families Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Firstrust Bank is funding an expansion of food assistance for Transportation Security Administration employees at Philadelphia International Airport during an ongoing federal funding gap that has left …
Firstrust Funds Expanded Food Aid for TSA Workers at PHL Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — A spirited campus competition tied to Super Bowl weekend helped West Chester University students collect more than 2,500 food items to support classmates in need.
WCU Students Collect More Than 2,500 Items in “Soup-er” Bowl Food Drive Read More WILMINGTON, DE — The Diocese of Wilmington, in partnership with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington, has launched a diocesan-wide food pantry program intended to support parish and school-based …
Diocese of Wilmington Launches Food Pantry Program With Catholic Charities Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A coalition of national food brands and local philanthropy is pouring fresh money into the fight against hunger in Philadelphia, delivering $100,000 to grassroots nonprofits tackling food …
Food Fight Gets $100K Boost as Big Brands Back Philly Hunger Relief Read More
EXTON, PA — Ten Chester County nonprofits are receiving a significant infusion of funding after the Whitford Charitable Classic awarded $100,000 in grants, distributing $10,000 to each organization to support …
$100K Boost for Chester County as Whitford Classic Funds 10 Local Nonprofits Read More