Tips to Stretch Your Dollar When Household Shopping
Running a household on a budget? Smart shopping strategies can help your family save on favorite foods, wellness essentials and more.
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$10 Million Awarded to Fund Access to Fresh Food, COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts in Low-Income Communities
CHAMBERSBURG, PA — At Karimar Grocery in Franklin County yesterday, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Davin announced that more than 100 projects, funding access …
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Gov. Wolf Announces $10 Million Available to Support Pennsylvania’s Food System
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf yesterday announced that $10 million is now available for Pennsylvania businesses that have worked to maintain access to fresh, healthy food throughout the COVID-19 …
Read MoreOnline Grocery Purchasing for SNAP Recipients Now Available, Retailers Encouraged to Join Program
HARRISBURG, PA — The PA Department of Human Services (DHS) announced that the system changes necessary to implement the pilot program that lets recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program …
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USDA Launches 2020 Feds Feed Families Nationwide Food Drive
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week kicked off the 11th annual government-wide Feds Feed Families (FFF) campaign, which encourages employees from all federal departments and …
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PA Secretary of Agriculture: We’re all in this Together, Remember the Risk Essential Workers are Taking to Serve
HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is reminding Pennsylvanians the importance of mutual respect when patronizing Pennsylvania’s essential businesses – whether it be a grocery store, farmers market, restaurant, …
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Casey Leads Bipartisan Push to Expand Delivery for SNAP Recipients During Pandemic
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is leading a bipartisan group of his colleagues in calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to immediately work to ensure …
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The New Front Lines: What We Must Do to Protect Essential Retail Workers
Unusual times make for unlikely heroes, and the COVID-19 pandemic is no exception.
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Governor, First Lady Wolf: Pennsylvania’s Food Supply Is Reliable, Accessible, and Life-Sustaining
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf and First Lady Frances Wolf are reminding Pennsylvanians that grocery stores, food processors, and food banks remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic and the …
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