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Food security

Grandfamilies
Seniors

How Grandfamilies Are Struggling with Food Insecurity

January 13, 2023January 8, 2023 - by Alec Robson

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed deep inequalities in our society, particularly when it comes to food insecurity. In the United States, 1 in 6 people was living in food-insecure households …

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First Lady Frances Wolf
Pennsylvania

Combatting Student Hunger Across Pennsylvania with the PA Hunger-Free Campus Grants

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 - by MyChesCo

PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Tom Wolf and First Lady Frances Wolf yesterday announced that $1 million in PA Hunger-Free Campus grants have been awarded to 28 institutions of higher education (IHE) …

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Governor-elect Josh Shapiro with officals
Pennsylvania

Russel Redding and Josh Shapiro Address Pennsylvania Farm Show

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 - by MyChesCo

PENNSYLVANIA — Secretary of Agriculture Russel Redding was joined by Governor-elect Josh Shapiro yesterday at the 2023 Farm Show Public Officials Day luncheon. The two spoke to hundreds of people …

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US Capitol
National

Senate Hearing Addresses Hunger Among Older Adults

December 16, 2022December 16, 2022 - by MyChesCo

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 …

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Food Pantry
Hospitals

Chester County Hospital’s OBGYN Clinic Partners with Chester County Food Bank

December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 - by MyChesCo

WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Food Bank (CCFB) announced it has partnered with Chester County Hospital’s OBGYN Clinic to better serve patients who are identified as experiencing food insecurity.

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
National

USDA Invests $59.4 Million in Nutrition Incentives

November 27, 2022November 26, 2022 - by MyChesCo

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a recent investment of $59.4 million to support the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program’s (GusNIP) Produce Prescription and Nutrition Incentive programs designed to …

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Aqua Pennsylvania
Regional

Aqua Pennsylvania Donates $450,000 to Share Food Program

November 25, 2022November 25, 2022 - by MyChesCo

HUNTING PARK, PA — Share Food Program announced a $450,000 donation through the Essential Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Aqua Pennsylvania, an Essential Utilities Company. The check was presented during …

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money
National

$50 Million in Grants Available to Help Schools Serve Healthier Meals

November 12, 2022November 11, 2022 - by MyChesCo

USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service today launched a new and innovative initiative for healthier school meals through a $50 million grant opportunity that will support collaboration with the food industry …

$50 Million in Grants Available to Help Schools Serve Healthier Meals Read More
Thanksgiving Basket
Communities / Social Issues

YMCA of Greater Brandywine Spreads Kindness with Thanksgiving Baskets and Holiday Angels

November 9, 2022November 9, 2022 - by MyChesCo

WEST CHESTER, PA — Many associate November as a time of plenty – cups full of pumpkin spice, plates full of food and hearts full of gratitude. Yet for nearly …

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U.S. Department of Agriculture
National

USDA Awards More Than $75 Million in New Grants to Boost Meat and Poultry Production

November 4, 2022November 3, 2022 - by MyChesCo

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week announced that it is investing $73 million in 21 grant projects through the first round of the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion …

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