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U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Bob Casey (D-PA) and Ranking Member Tim Scott (R-SC) held a hearing yesterday entitled, “Setting the Table: Promoting Healthy and Affordable Food for …
Senate Hearing Addresses Hunger Among Older Adults Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — According to a study done by Feeding America, 1 in 6 older adults are food insecure, meaning they don’t have reliable access to affordable, nutritious food. Senior citizens …
Governor Tom Wolf Highlights Pennsylvania’s Senior Food Box Program Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced newly released updates to the school nutrition standards that give schools a clear path forward as they build back better …
USDA Issues Transitional Nutrition Standards for Coming School Years Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is providing up to $1.5 billion to states and school districts to help school meal program operators deal …
USDA Distributes $1.5 Billion to Strengthen School Meal Program Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — USDA announced it is preparing $3 billion in investments that will support drought resilience and response, animal disease prevention, market disruption relief, and purchase of food for …
USDA Announces $3 Billion Investment in Agriculture, Animal Health, and Nutrition Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture this week announced an investment of $69 million to address critical food and nutrition security needs of low-income communities enduring the pandemic, …
USDA Invests $69 Million to Support Critical Food and Nutrition Security Needs Read More
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding was joined by Senator Amanda Cappelletti and Representative Mary Jo Daley at Maple Acres Farm in Montgomery County Tuesday to highlight the …
Secretary of Agriculture Highlights Public-Private Partnership that Ensures Safe Food for Pennsylvanians Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following quote is attributed to Frank Yiannas, Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response:
FDA Issues Systems Recognition Draft Guidance Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly nine out of 10 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants face barriers in providing their household with a healthy diet throughout the month, based on a …
USDA Releases Study on Hurdles to Healthy Eating on SNAP Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Meg Snead announced the start of distribution of $224 million in federally funded food assistance to low-income Pennsylvania families of …
$224 Million in Food Assistance for Pennsylvania Families with Young Children Read More