In Pennsylvania, one in every nine people is at risk of going hungry. September is Hunger Action Month, and a great opportunity to lend your support. Hunger Action Month is Feeding America‘s nationwide campaign to bring awareness about and create action around food insecurity. There are lots of ways to get involved be involved in Hunger Action Month.
In recognition of Hunger Action Month, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) stood with local and state leaders to shed light on the impacts of food insecurity in Pennsylvania and how the state is involved in addressing and spreading awareness about hunger.
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.
One of our Feeding Pennsylvania member food banks outlines how passing a strong Farm Bill is an investment in communities.
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.
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…
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…
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.