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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Nutritional Development Services (NDS) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is actively seeking after-school enrichment and educational programs to join its After School Meals Program. This critical initiative aims …
Nutritional Development Services Seeks Participants for After School Meals Program Read More
LANSFORD, PA — On Thursday, Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin visited the Panther Valley School District to assist in distributing free summer meals to children via the …
Addressing Summer Hunger: Pennsylvania’s Innovative Meal Program Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) recently announced that 268 schools will receive nearly $7.3 million in federal grant funding to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to …
Pennsylvania Schools to Receive $7.3 Million for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), in collaboration with the Department of Education and USDA, has unveiled the SUN Bucks program, a new initiative aimed at …
Pennsylvania Launches SUN Bucks Program to Combat Child Hunger Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The nonprofit organization ITAVTFOC (It Takes A Village To Feed One Child) has announced the launch of its Weekend Meals for Children program. This initiative seeks to …
New Initiative Aims to Combat Child Hunger on Weekends Read More
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
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently unveiled a new phase of the Farm-to-School Grant program. Under the aegis of Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget, this initiative opens the …
Pennsylvania Nourishes Young Minds and Local Farms with Farm-to-School Grants Read More
HARRISBURG, PA —The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has distributed more than $900,000 in grants to 31 local education agencies. This financial boost aims to support the purchase of new …
Pennsylvania Schools Receive Over $900K in Grants for Cafeteria Upgrades 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
PITTSBURGH, PA — In an engaging op-ed in Lancaster Farming, Dave McCormick, a candidate for U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, made a compelling case for the return of whole milk in …
Whole Milk in Schools: An Unmissable Opportunity for Pennsylvania’s Future, says Senate Candidate Dave McCormick Read More