Press Releases - Feeding Pennsylvania

September 15, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY – HARRISBURG – TOMORROW – Shapiro Administration to Highlight Importance of Charitable Food Network, Need for Food Assistance Programs During Hunger Action Month

Tomorrow, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Cheryl Cook will visit Downtown Daily Bread to discuss how the Shapiro Administration is working with community partners to help Pennsylvanians experiencing food insecurity and how Pennsylvanians can support their family, friends, and neighbors who may not…

September 8, 2023

Feeding Pennsylvania Joins Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month Campaign, Highlighting What’s Possible in a World Without Food Insecurity

LEMOYNE, PA – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 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…

August 15, 2023

Feeding Pennsylvania Announces New CEO

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…

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…

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…

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…

July 13, 2023

PA Dept. of Human Services: Multi-Agency Resource Center Related to July 7 Storm Is Open

For Immediate Release – County of Berks – County Statement Multi-Agency Resource Center Related to July 7 Storm Opening Tomorrow Reading, PA— 07/12/2023 — The Berks County Department of Emergency Services (Berks DES), the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), and other state and county agencies and departments will open a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) tomorrow…

July 5, 2023

Feeding Pennsylvania, Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, and Pennsylvania Dairy Princess Promotion Services, Inc. to Host Charity 5k Run/Walk

Feeding Pennsylvania, Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, and Pennsylvania Dairy Princesses Promotion Services, Inc. are partnering to host the first annual “Moovin’ 4 Milk 5k Run/Walk” where all proceeds benefit the The Fill a Glass with Hope ® program. State College, Pa. (5/4/2023) — Feeding Pennsylvania, the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, and the Pennsylvania Dairy Princesses…

July 5, 2023

Little Leaf Farms Celebrates Growth in Pennsylvania and Announces Plans to Open New Greenhouse in Fall 2023

Governor Josh Shapiro Attended Ceremony on May 31 DEVENS, Mass., May 31, 2023 – Little Leaf Farms, the country’s #1 brand of packaged lettuce sustainably grown through controlled environment agriculture (CEA), is announcing it will open a new state-of-the-art greenhouse in McAdoo, Pennsylvania this fall. This will be the fifth greenhouse for Little Leaf Farms, and the brand’s second greenhouse…

February 8, 2022

Support for Anti-Hunger Programs Included in State Budget

PASS receives $2 million boost, SFPP funded at 2021-22 level HARRISBURG, Pa. (Feb. 8, 2022) — Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed 2022-23 General Fund budget would increase funding by $2 million for the Pennsylvania Agricultural Surplus System (PASS) while holding the line on the State Food Purchase Program (SFPP), two of the state’s most important anti-hunger…

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