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School meal programs in Pennsylvania

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Children's Issues / Pennsylvania

Commonwealth Officials Commend USDA on Ensuring School-Aged Children Access to Food Through Summer

March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Education Acting Secretary Noe Ortega are commending U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack for his proactive measure to extend several national …

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Pennsylvania Department of Education Seeks Sponsors for Summer Meals Nutrition Programs
Children's Issues / Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Department of Education Seeks Sponsors for Summer Meals Nutrition Programs

January 30, 2021January 29, 2021 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education is asking organizations across the state to consider providing nutritious meals to youth during the summer months (June – September) through the …

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Children's Issues / Health / Medical / Pennsylvania

Wolf Administration Awards Over $7 Million For Healthy Foods at Elementary Schools

September 23, 2020September 23, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Education announced that more than 230 elementary schools will receive grants totaling more than $7 million to provide students with fresh fruits and vegetables …

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Children's Issues / Government / Pennsylvania

State Officials Call on Federal Government to Extend School Meals Waivers

August 22, 2020August 21, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Wolf Administration officials raised their voices for Pennsylvania’s kids, calling for the federal government to extend waivers that have allowed Pennsylvania to provide 24 million meals to …

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Children's Issues / Government / Pennsylvania

State Officials Petition USDA: Immediate Action Needed to Ensure School-Aged Children Access to Food

August 19, 2020August 19, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Education Secretary Pedro Rivera wrote a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue calling on him to extend several national waivers …

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Dinniman Calls for USDA to Ensure School-Age Children Have Access to Meals
Children's Issues / Government / Pennsylvania

Dinniman Calls for USDA to Ensure School-Age Children Have Access to Meals

August 19, 2020August 19, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WEST CHESTER, PA — State Senator Andy Dinniman is calling on state and federal officials to work together to extend regulatory waivers to ensure that all Pennsylvania children continue to …

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Children's Issues / Education / Pennsylvania

New Eligibility Guidelines for Free and Reduced School Meals Announced for the 2020-21 School Year

July 4, 2020July 3, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education this week announced that updated federal income eligibility guidelines for free and reduced-price school meals and free milk for the 2020-21 school …

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Government / Pennsylvania / Society

PA Human Services Extends Emergency Assistance Program, Help with Home Energy Crisis Funding and School Meals Available

June 12, 2020June 11, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Human Services (DHS) announced a one-month extension of the temporary Emergency Assistance Program (EAP) and reminded Pennsylvanians of other assistance programs that remain available as …

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Children's Issues / Education / Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Department of Education, USDA Announce Sites for Children Summer Food Programs

May 27, 2020May 27, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced the sites where children can get free nutritious meals through the 2020 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). The U.S. Department …

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Commonwealth Submits State Plan Request to Support Food Access for Students During COVID-19 Crisis
Children's Issues / Pennsylvania

Commonwealth Submits State Plan Request to Support Food Access for Students During COVID-19 Crisis

April 21, 2020April 21, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — The Departments of Human Services and Education this week submitted a state plan to the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to …

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