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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 …
How Grandfamilies Are Struggling with Food Insecurity Read More
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) …
Combatting Student Hunger Across Pennsylvania with the PA Hunger-Free Campus Grants Read More
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 …
Russel Redding and Josh Shapiro Address Pennsylvania Farm Show Read More
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
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.
Chester County Hospital’s OBGYN Clinic Partners with Chester County Food Bank Read More
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 …
USDA Invests $59.4 Million in Nutrition Incentives Read More
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 …
Aqua Pennsylvania Donates $450,000 to Share Food Program Read More
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
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 …
YMCA of Greater Brandywine Spreads Kindness with Thanksgiving Baskets and Holiday Angels Read More
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 …
USDA Awards More Than $75 Million in New Grants to Boost Meat and Poultry Production Read More