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…
Feeding Pennsylvania is discouraging traditional food drives in order to better allocate employee and volunteer time to mission-critical activities like packing food boxes, sorting bulk produce, and conducting enhanced cleaning procedures. Rather than bringing people together in person or encouraging them to go out shopping for a traditional food drive, we are asking for groups…
To our partners in the charitable food network: Please be advised that regardless of the Pennsylvania mandates for business closing, quarantine, and/or sheltering, the charitable food network will always be exempt. Our work on the front lines to fight food insecurity across the Commonwealth is considered life sustaining work. This work includes that of food…
February celebrates American Heart Month and National Canned Food Month, and contrary to popular belief, canned foods can be a big part of a heart-healthy diet. Canned vegetables, fruit, beans and lean meat not only provide essential nutrients, but can also be convenient, affordable, help reduce food waste, and ensure people have access to a…