Media Releases

March 7, 2024

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

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 and apple juice to feed hungry families across the state. The Shapiro Administration’s investment of $1 million of Pennsylvania Agricultural Surplus System (PASS) funds, and $2 million of federal funds offered apple growers a tangible solution to meet the challenge of keeping a bumper crop of apples from going to waste.

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February 29, 2024

Tröegs donates more than $23k through Perpetual Giving campaign

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.

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February 6, 2024

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

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.

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February 1, 2024

Feeding Pennsylvania Partners with PA Eats, Breweries in PA and PSECU, and Pennsylvania Breweries and Wineries to Announce Funds Raised for Food-Insecure Pennsylvanians through Hops & Vines for Hunger Campaign

Feeding Pennsylvania, Breweries in PA, PA Eats, PSECU, announced the most successful Hops and Vines for Hunger campaign to date. Hops and Vines for Hunger is a month-long statewide fundraising campaign throughout November aiming to raise funds and awareness around the growing need for hunger relief and nutrition education resources in Pennsylvania.

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January 5, 2024

2024 Fill a Glass with Hope® Campaign Sends 36 Million Servings of Fresh Milk Flowing into Pennsylvania’s Charitable Food Network

Today at the PA Farm Show, 2024 Fill a Glass with Hope® (FGWH) charitable milk distribution program got a big boost with $135,500 in donations thanks to its annual Feeding Pennsylvania fundraising campaign launch.

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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.

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August 15, 2023

Feeding Pennsylvania Announces New CEO

Julie Bancroft to join charitable food organization as Chief Executive Officer on August 21st. Lemoyne, PA. – Feeding Pennsylvania, the statewide association of Feeding America affiliated food banks, has announced that Julie Bancroft will be joining the organization as its new Chief Executive Officer. Bancroft joins Feeding Pennsylvania with more than ten years of non-profit…

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July 27, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: America250PA observes its third annual Pennsylvania Day Initiative in support of Feeding Pennsylvania and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: PENNSYLVANIA, July 20, 2023 – The Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America250PA) observes its third annual Pennsylvania Day initiative in support of Feeding Pennsylvania and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. July 20th is recognized as National Pennsylvania Day, and America250PA has dedicated this day to encouraging Pennsylvanians to volunteer across the Commonwealth…

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July 17, 2023

America250PA Plans its Third Annual Pennsylvania Day Initiative

America250PA plans its third annual Pennsylvania Day Initiative in support of Feeding Pennsylvania and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful July 20, 2023 (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE): WHO: WHAT: July 20th is recognized as National Pennsylvania Day, and America250PA is preparing for their third annual volunteer effort across the Commonwealth. In support of Feeding Pennsylvania, presented by The Giant…

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July 17, 2023

TopStar Express Partnering with Feeding PA with their ‘Cup of Hope’ Campaign

TopStar Express Partnering with Feeding PA with their ‘Cup of Hope’ Campaign Four Feeding PA food banks across the TopStar Express footprint will receive funds raised throughout 2023 Nazareth, Pa. (For Immediate Release) — TopStar Express, a locally owned and operated convenience store chain in Eastern PA, prides itself on conducting community awareness projects throughout…

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