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WASHINGTON, D.C. —The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an investment exceeding $46 million. This funding is dedicated to advancing access to healthy foods and fostering local food system …
USDA Commits $46 Million to Address Food and Nutrition Insecurity in Underserved Communities Read More
ERIE, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has announced the relaunch of the Fresh Food Financing Initiative (FFFI), an ambitious program designed to enhance access to fresh food across the …
Pennsylvania Revitalizes Fresh Food Financing Initiative with $4 Million Investment Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has unveiled a significant new initiative aimed at tackling hunger across the state while simultaneously addressing environmental concerns. Announced by Acting …
DEP Unveils Bold Grant Program to Tackle Hunger and Climate Change Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — A partnership between Chester County Youth Center (CCYC) and Trellis for Tomorrow, a non-profit organization dedicated to sustainable agriculture and environmental education, has blossomed into a …
Cultivating Change: Youth Center’s Garden Project Boosts Food Security and Education! Read More
STATE COLLEGE, PA — Amid growing concerns about food insecurity on college campuses, Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh visited Penn State to spotlight efforts by students to …
Student-Led Initiatives Tackle Food Insecurity at Penn State Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a significant partnership with American business owners. Through the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP), the USDA is awarding $35 …
Unlocking Rural Growth: How USDA’s New Fertilizer Initiative Could Transform Local Economies Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — On August 29, Delaware Governor John Carney, alongside Senator Darius Brown and other officials, signed Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 254. This legislation establishes the Delaware …
Your Access to Fresh Food: Delaware’s Bold Move to End Hunger Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — ITAVTFOC (It Takes A Village To Feed One Child) has launched the Mobile Homeless Food Program (MHFP), a new initiative aimed at delivering nutritious meals directly to …
ITAVTFOC Launches Mobile Homeless Food Program to Combat Hunger Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), in collaboration with the Department of Education and USDA, has unveiled the SUN Bucks program, a new initiative aimed at …
Pennsylvania Launches SUN Bucks Program to Combat Child Hunger Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Nancy A. Walker and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visited Fox Chase Farm on Tuesday to …
Philadelphia Expands Agricultural Career Education with New Grant Read More