The 2022 Pennsylvania Fair Season is rapidly approaching and, for many, that means the opportunity to compete for prize money, showcase their livestock and locally grown produce, and enjoy delicious food grown by PA farmers. However, not far away from this bounty, there are millions of Pennsylvanians who don’t have enough nutritious food to eat. That’s…
Berwick, PA – US Senator Bob Casey today joined Feeding Pennsylvania at Brian Campbell Farms in Columbia County to discuss the PASS program, TEFAP, and opportunities for more farmers to benefit from federal funding while delivering nutritious PA Grown food to low-income families. Brian Campbell Farms is one of more than 165 farms in Pennsylvania…
Tell State Lawmakers to #SupportPaFoodBanks Pennsylvania food banks work on the frontlines every day to serve our communities – but the charitable food network cannot end hunger alone. Two critical anti-hunger programs, The State Food Purchase Program (SFPP) and Pennsylvania Agricultural Surplus System (PASS), have helped ensure Pennsylvanians facing hunger have enough to eat —…
Last year, to meet surging demand, PASS received extra funding through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, receiving another $10 million on top of its original $1.5 allocated in the 2020-21 state budget. As one of our valued partners in the PA Agricultural Surplus System (PASS) you know how important this…
The Chester County Food Bank is focused on increasing the distribution of fresh produce and PASS funding helps them to enhance their commitment to supporting local growers. They prioritize partnerships with Chester County growers, such as Glen Willow Orchards. Glen Willow Orchards owner, Steve Rosazza, has partnered with the Chester County Food Bank since 2014….
Pocono Mountain Dairies has worked with our PASS Partners with the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank and the Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley and NEPA to provide fluid milk for the communities they serve. Tom Callahan of Pocono Mountain Dairies shares, “When milk is purchased through our organization, those…
During the past few months, the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest PA has been utilizing their PASS funding to partner with John Schultz & Sons to procure Pennsylvania apples. The two organizations have a long relationship, but they have worked more closely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Roger Schultz stated, “We have been able to supply a…
The Harry & Jeannette Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank works with their PASS funds to support vendors in their community. Weinberg has regularly utilized PASS with Lucas Farms to support local produce growers and provide fresh, nutritious products to the clients in their region. Jon Lucas of Lucas Farms stated, “We enjoy working with Weinberg…
The Greater Washington County Food Bank partnered with Emerald Valley Artisans Cheese to purchase locally-sourced Mixed Dairy Boxes utilizing Pennsylvania Agricultural Surplus System (PASS) funds. These boxes help the Food Bank achieve their goal of working with Washington County producers to help their neighbors in need. Alisa Fasnacht of Emerald Valley Artisans shared, “I’m a farmer and I want…
The Westmoreland County Food Bank recently utilized the PASS program to help their partnership with Pleasant Lane Farms. The partnership helps fulfill WCFB’s goal of working with local vendors, particularly those in the dairy industry, to procure products for the clients they serve. Jason Frye with Pleasant Lane Farms shared, “We’re proud of the cheeses and the…