Hunger and Food Insecurity in Pennsylvania
This week, I joined my colleagues in the Hunger Caucus in opening the state’s Hunger Garden at the Capitol. Since 2010, this annual event has been celebrated and kickstarts our …
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FDA Issues Notice on Plans to Research Use of ‘Healthy’ Symbols on Food Products
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following statement is attributed to Conrad Choiniere, Ph.D., director of the Office of Analytics and Outreach, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition:
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Wolf Administration Highlights Life-Sustaining Food Assistance Programs Under Disaster Emergency Declaration
HARRISBURG, PA — The departments of Agriculture and Human Services (DHS) recently discussed the Wolf Administration’s efforts to support Pennsylvania’s charitable food network and food assistance programs so that no …
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Enhanced Services for Pennsylvania WIC Program, Transition to New Providers
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Department of Health Acting Secretary Alison Beam recently announced the newly awarded applicants for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, commonly referred …
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USDA Increases SNAP Benefits Up To $100 Per Household
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture this week announced a 15 percent increase in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits through September 2021, providing an estimated $3.5 billion to …
Read MoreWolf Administration, Anti-Hunger Advocates Recognize Heroic Work of Charitable Food Networks in Last Year
HARRISBURG, PA — First Lady Frances Wolf, Department of Human Services Secretary Teresa Miller, Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, and Feeding Pennsylvania Executive Director Jane Clements-Smith are commending Pennsylvania’s …
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Dieting Better Than Last Time: Discover the Best Cookbook for Weight Loss
Are you looking for the best cookbook for weight loss? If you are among the almost 2 in 3 adults who are considered to be overweight or to have obesity, …
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YMCA of Greater Brandywine and West Chester University Partner on FREE Nutritional Webinar Series
WEST CHESTER, PA — The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), a nonprofit association of eight YMCA branches (Brandywine YMCA, Jennersville YMCA, Kennett Area YMCA, Lionville Community YMCA, Octorara YMCA Program …
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West Chester University Nutrition Professor Earns Outstanding Dietetic Educator Award
WEST CHESTER, PA — Jeanie Subach, West Chester University associate professor of nutrition, has been recognized by the Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors (NDEP) unit of the Academy of …
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USDA, HHS Release Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nutrition in America took a major step forward with the publication of Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025, states Sonny Perdue. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Jointly published by …
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