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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FDA Issues Systems Recognition Draft Guidance Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly nine out of 10 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants face barriers in providing their household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
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Aging Secretary Robert Torres on Wednesday joined seniors at Kings Terrace to announce steps to increase access to Pennsylvania’s Senior Food Boxes, a …
Wolf Administration Improves Access To Pennsylvania Senior Food Box Program, Encourages Enrollment Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania departments of Education (PDE), Agriculture, and Human Services (DHS) announced that thousands of students and families will continue to receive nutritious meals during the pandemic. …
Wolf Administration: Pandemic Food Aid to Continue For Students and Families in Need Read More