September 28, 2023
September 27, 2023
Pitches and Politics Highlight Capitol All-Stars Game
Adversaries in the Pennsylvania Capitol came together today in the 7th annual Capitol All-Stars game to benefit two charities that help strike down hunger in PA.
September 26, 2023
Column: Congress has tool that can help build stronger communities and support farmers
One of our Feeding Pennsylvania member food banks outlines how passing a strong Farm Bill is an investment in communities.
September 25, 2023
Farm to Food Bank: Locally sourced products on frontline of food insecurity battle
Pat Crossley of the Williamsport Sun-Gazette highlights the Pennsylvania Agricultural Surplus System (PASS) and the efforts of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, and national yogurt company Painterland Sisters have made to provide Pennsylvanians experiencing food insecurity with fresh, local nutritious foods. Photo credit to the Williamsport Sun-Gazette.
September 21, 2023
Vogel: Hunger and Food Insecurity Impacts ALL Pennsylvanians
On September 20th, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Rep. Emily Kinkead (D-20), co-chairs of the Legislative Hunger Caucus, stood with Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding; Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Valerie Arkoosh; Senate President Pro Tempore Sen. Kim Ward (R-39); Feeding Pennsylvania CEO Julie Bancroft; and Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11), as…
September 15, 2023
Shapiro Administration, Community Partners Highlight Importance of Charitable Food Network, Necessity of Food Assistance Programs During Hunger Action Month
Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Cheryl Cook, Representative Patty Kim, Dauphin County Commissioner George Hartwick, Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams, Central PA Food Bank Joe Arthur, and Feeding PA Community Relations Manager Erin Haafke visited and held a press conference at Downtown Daily Bread on Thursday, September…
September 8, 2023
Feeding Pennsylvania Joins Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month Campaign, Highlighting What’s Possible in a World Without Food Insecurity
For Hunger Action Month this September, Feeding Pennsylvania will join Feeding America and other member food banks to inspire conversation and drive passion for the issue of hunger. The month-long campaign will highlight the impact of food on people’s lives and show how a meal goes beyond solely nourishing our bodies.