PA Agriculture Feature: Koch’s Turkey

Koch’s Turkey is a third-generation farm raising and processing turkeys at their location outside of Tamaqua, PA.

Celebrating Women in Executive Leadership Roles in the Feeding PA Charitable Food Network

Feature: Women’s History Month 2024 By: Erin Haafke This Women’s History Month we’re highlighting women in executive leadership roles within the Feeding PA charitable food network who work to help support their neighbors facing hunger within communities across the commonwealth. Did you know that 78% of Feeding PA’s board members, all of whom are executive…

Shapiro administration announces $3M investment to fight hunger, reduce food waste, support Pennsylvania apple growers

Shapiro administration showcases $3M investment in Pa.’s apple industry

Shapiro Administration Announces $3 Million Investment to Fight Hunger, Reduce Food Waste, and Support Pennsylvania Apple Growers

Increased funding for innovative food security program provides solution. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 7, 2024Contact: Shannon Powers, shpowers@pa.gov, 717.603.2056 Peach Glen, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Feeding Pennsylvania CEO Julie Bancroft visited Knouse Foods in Adams County today to see how a $1 million state investment is turning surplus Pennsylvania apples into apple sauce…

Tröegs donates more than $23k through Perpetual Giving campaign

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HERSHEY, Pa. (Feb. 22, 2024)- Tröegs Independent Brewing is pleased to announce the completion of its Perpetual Giving campaign, a partnership with Feeding Pennsylvania to raise funding and awareness for local food pantries. In the campaign’s first year, the Hershey, PA-based brewery has donated $23,491.75 to Feeding Pennsylvania. This amount represents a…

Celebrating Black History Month: Black Hunger Heroes

By: Erin Haafke We celebrate Black History Month to recognize Black visionaries and the innovations, achievements, and contributions they have made that have greatly impacted our society. Feeding Pennsylvania is dedicated to empowering our Black neighbors who are disproportionately affected by food insecurity by supporting community-led efforts and resources. This month, we’re highlighting Black individuals who made…

Proposed State Budget Boosts Funding for Some, Maintains Support for Other Important Anti-Hunger Programs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HARRISBURG, Pa. (Feb. 6, 2024) — Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2024-25 General Fund budget would increase funding by $3 million for the Pennsylvania Agricultural Surplus System (PASS) while holding the line on both the State Food Purchase Program (SFPP) and the newer Senior Food Box Program funding. Recognizing how important these programs…