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Food policy

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Children's Issues / National

USDA Issues Transitional Nutrition Standards for Coming School Years

February 7, 2022February 6, 2022 - by MyChesCo

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 …

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school lunch
Children's Issues / Government / National

USDA Distributes $1.5 Billion to Strengthen School Meal Program

December 23, 2021December 19, 2021 - by MyChesCo

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 …

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United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
National

USDA Announces $3 Billion Investment in Agriculture, Animal Health, and Nutrition

October 5, 2021October 3, 2021 - by MyChesCo

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 …

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
National

USDA Invests $69 Million to Support Critical Food and Nutrition Security Needs

August 21, 2021August 19, 2021 - by MyChesCo

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, …

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Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding
Pennsylvania

Secretary of Agriculture Highlights Public-Private Partnership that Ensures Safe Food for Pennsylvanians

August 6, 2021August 5, 2021 - by MyChesCo

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 …

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Food and Drug Administration
National

FDA Issues Systems Recognition Draft Guidance

July 12, 2021July 11, 2021 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following quote is attributed to Frank Yiannas, Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response:

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
National / Social Services

USDA Releases Study on Hurdles to Healthy Eating on SNAP

June 25, 2021June 24, 2021 - by MyChesCo

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 …

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PA Department of Human Services
Pennsylvania / Social Services

$224 Million in Food Assistance for Pennsylvania Families with Young Children

June 24, 2021June 24, 2021 - by MyChesCo

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 …

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PA Senior Food Box
Pennsylvania / Senior Citizens

Wolf Administration Improves Access To Pennsylvania Senior Food Box Program, Encourages Enrollment

May 21, 2021May 20, 2021 - by MyChesCo

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
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Pennsylvania / Social Services

Wolf Administration: Pandemic Food Aid to Continue For Students and Families in Need

May 10, 2021May 8, 2021 - by MyChesCo

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. …

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