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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials announced a new initiative aimed at keeping children well-nourished during the summer months when school is out. The Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. …
Pennsylvania Launches SUN Bucks Program to Combat Summer Hunger Read More
MONTGOMERY, AL — At the National Rural Grocer’s Summit on June 24, 2024, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new initiative aimed at increasing access to healthy foods in …
USDA Launches $60 Million Fund to Boost Healthy Food Access in Underserved Communities Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — On June 12, 2024, nearly 1,500 WSFS Bank Associates took a break from their regular duties to volunteer at over 130 community organizations across Delaware, Pennsylvania, and …
WSFS Associates Dedicate Thousands of Volunteer Hours on We Stand for Service Day Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a concerted effort to address climate change, food insecurity, and environmental justice, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and …
U.S. Agencies Unveil National Strategy to Cut Food Waste and Boost Recycling Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Friday, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced the distribution of over $2.07 million to food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food …
Pennsylvania Awards $2 Million to Fight Food Insecurity Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — State Senator Carolyn Comitta is urging Chester County seniors to apply for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. This initiative provides eligible residents aged 60 and …
Senator Comitta Promotes Program for Seniors to Access Fresh, Local Produce Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — First Lady Lori Shapiro and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding joined forces with Sharing Excess, a food rescue operation at the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market, to tackle food …
Fighting Food Waste: Pennsylvania’s Push to Ensure Access to Nutritious Food Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As food banks across the commonwealth report record demand, the Pennsylvania Hunger Action Coalition (PHAC) has presented a series of recommendations to address escalating food insecurity in …
Pennsylvania’s Battle Against Hunger: An Urgent Call for Statewide Action Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently announced the availability of $4.8 million in federally funded grants aimed at enhancing the food supply chain’s efficiency from farm to …
Pennsylvania Agriculture Industry Receives $4.8 Million Boost to Strengthen Food Supply Chain Read More
NORRISTOWN, PA — In a decisive move to address food insecurity and enhance the sustainability of local food systems, the Montgomery County Commissioners enacted a unanimous vote on Thursday to …
Montgomery County Launches Food Policy Council to Combat Food Insecurity Read More