Chester County News and Community Website
PEACH GLEN, PA — In the quiet orchards of Adams County, a $1 million state investment is turning surplus apples into a lifeline for the state’s food-insecure families. Agriculture Secretary …
Turning Surplus into Sustenance: State and Federal Funds Transform Pennsylvania’s Apple Bounty into Aid for Hungry Families Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is rallying organizations from every corner of the Keystone State to bolster the fight against summer hunger. The PDE’s Summer Food …
A Call to Arms: How Pennsylvania Organizations Can Battle Summer Hunger Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Cheryl Cook visited Downtown Daily Bread this past week to highlight the …
Shapiro Administration, Community Partners Highlight Importance of Charitable Food Network, Necessity of Food Assistance Programs During Hunger Action Month   Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is reminding institutions of higher education (IHE) to apply for a PA Hunger-Free Campus designation, to receive recognition for their work to …
Investing in Education: Pennsylvania to Support Efforts to Fight Student Hunger Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of Hunger Action Month, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services has announced updates to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps. The …
Pennsylvania Expands SNAP Eligibility to Help More Than 420,000 Residents in Need Read More
MILLERSVILLE, PA — First Lady Frances Wolf and Acting Secretary of Education Eric Hagarty yesterday joined students, faculty, and vested partners at Millersville University to announce the Hunger-Free Campus Initiative to …
First Lady Wolf Unveils Hunger-Free Campus Initiative Read More