Starting in January 2021, PA Healthy Pantry Initiative (HPI) partnered with SEAMAAC and the Public Health Management Corporation Research and Evaluation Group to develop a survey to assess the dietary, cultural and resource needs of guests who use SEAMAAC’s food pantry. SEAMAAC used those results to review PA HPI materials for cultural relevancy. As a result, PA…
Celebrate Pride Month: LGBTQ+ Resources In addition to celebrating Pride Month during June, Feeding Pennsylvania also recognizes the importance of supporting our LGBTQ+ neighbors all year. According to the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law, 26% of LGBTQ+ adults in Pennsylvania experience food insecurity; that’s over twice the rate of non-LGBTQ+ identifying adults….
Summer is officially here, and that means warm days are ahead! What better way to cool down is there than a chilled, nutrient-rich smoothie? The PA Healthy Pantry Initiative, a project of Feeding PA, works along with our member food banks to increase healthy food and beverage options available in food pantries. In addition to…
About Pitcare Inc. Pitcare Inc. grew from the vision that two couples had for becoming good neighbors in the economically challenged town of Pitcairn, Pa. They provide programs that help to provide food, education, and work training. As a food pantry, they help provide much needed food and supplies for community members in need and…
About Wesleyville Interfaith Food Pantry Wesleyville Interfaith Food Pantry is a partner agency of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania. As a food pantry, they help provide much needed food and supplies for community members in need and provide food for families who find themselves in emergency situations. PA Healthy Pantry Initiative (PA…
About Bebashi FoodFirst Pantry Bebashi, which stands for Blacks Educating Blacks About Sexual Health Issues, is a nonprofit organization that has been in Philadelphia since 1985. Their FoodFirst Pantry is open five days a week to members of the community who are economically challenged. In December 2021, Bebashi opened a community fridge to provide their…
Feeding Pennsylvania is committed to sourcing Pennsylvania products, supplying nutritious food, and improving the health of food pantry clients. Through the Pennsylvania Healthy Pantry Initiative (PA HPI), Feeding Pennsylvania works with our member food banks to increase healthy food and beverage options available in food pantries. In addition to providing nutritious food, nutrition education resources…
One of my favorite ways to use black beans in place of ground meat is when I make tacos. I do not replace all the meat; I use one pound of ground beef or ground turkey and one can of black beans. Serves 4-6 Directions: Cook ground meat completely (165 degrees). Add in one can of…
About Union City Food Pantry Union City Food Pantry is a partner agency of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania. As a food pantry, they help provide much needed food and supplies for community members in need and provide food for families who find themselves in emergency situations. PA Healthy Pantry Initiative (PA…
Healthy Baking Swaps When it comes to New Year’s resolutions to eat healthier, our favorite baked goods are often the first to get cut. Goal setting and awareness of your habits is important year-round. It can be positive to ask whether the jumbo cookie everyday with lunch is serving you, or is it weighing you…