Weis Markets Joins PA Dairy Community in Commemorating World Milk Day and Welcoming National Dairy Month 

Linglestown, PA (June 3, 2026) – In celebration of World Milk Day and the launch of National Dairy Month, Weis Markets joined forces with the PA Dairymen’s Association, Feeding Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program and American Dairy Association North East for a special event at its Linglestown, PA, location. The gathering highlighted the vital role dairy plays in local communities while marking the 11th annual Fill a Glass with Hope^® campaign. 

As part of the festivities, the Weis Markets Charitable Foundation donated fresh milk to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, supporting its Harrisburg and Williamsport locations. Vendor partners joined in the event to kick off the campaign included Kraft, Chobani, Flora Food Group, and Danone, helping to provide milk to families in need. Customers, associates, and guests were also treated to a visit from the PA Dairymen’s “Milkshakes On The Moo-ve” truck, adding a sweet finish to a meaningful day. 

Throughout the month of June, Weis Markets customers in Pennsylvania can join in the movement to end hunger by rounding up their grocery payments at checkout. Contributions will be part of a donation made from the Weis Markets Charitable Foundation, Inc. to the Fill a Glass with Hope campaign, which will distribute funds to the following local food banks to purchase fresh milk from local producers: Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank, Philabundance, Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania, and the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank.    

“At Weis Markets, nourishing the communities we call home is at the heart of everything we do,” said Maria Rizzo, Vice President of Marketing and Advertising at Weis Markets. “Dairy is a cornerstone of a healthy diet, and no family should have to go without it. That’s why we’re proud to once again stand alongside our incredible partners at the PA Dairymen’s Association, Feeding Pennsylvania, and American Dairy Association North East, to bring the Fill a Glass with Hope campaign to our customers for the 11th year. Every purchase rounded up at the register is a direct investment in a neighbor’s well-being, and that matters deeply to us.” 

The event featured special appearances from Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding; Pennsylvania Dairy Royalty; local dairy farmer Matt Brake, fourth-generation dairyman at Oakleigh Farm in Mercersburg, PA; Executive Director of PA Dairymen’s Association, Dave Smith; representatives from Kraft, Chobani and Danone; and representatives from Feeding Pennsylvania.

“Feeding our neighbors in need is a priority for our dairy farmers, and we are proud to partner with Feeding Pennsylvania, the American Dairy Association North East, and Weis Markets along with their generous customers for this year’s Dairy Month register roundup for Fill a Glass with Hope,” said Dave Smith, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. “This important hunger prevention initiative helps increase access to fresh, nutritious milk for families in our communities who need our assistance. Dairy farmers are committed to ensuring everyone has access to wholesome, nutrient-rich foods and partnerships like this help us make a meaningful difference.” 

“The dairy farmers we represent believe every family deserves access to fresh, wholesome milk and dairy foods,” said John Chrisman, CEO of American Dairy Association North East. “That commitment inspired us to launch Fill a Glass with Hope more than a decade ago, and we are deeply grateful for the partnership of Weis Markets in helping bring that mission to life. Together, we have provided 42.6 million servings of fresh milk to families and individuals in need, delivering nourishment, comfort and hope to communities across our region.”

“Access to fresh, local milk through initiatives like Fill a Glass with Hope is a game-changer for families facing hunger, providing vital nutrition that truly transforms lives,” said Lauren Duff, Chief Public Affairs Officer at Feeding Pennsylvania. “We are grateful to our dedicated partners and sponsors whose generosity makes it possible to deliver Pennsylvania-produced milk to our charitable food system. This critical support isn’t just about feeding our neighbors; it’s a powerful investment in local agriculture, strengthening our economies while ensuring every Pennsylvanian has access to wholesome food.” 

Although milk is one of the most requested items at food banks, it is often in short supply because fresh dairy products are more difficult to donate and distribute. Increasing access to milk can help close critical nutrition gaps for families and children who rely on food assistance programs. 

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About Weis Markets 

Founded in 1912, Weis Markets, Inc. is a Mid Atlantic food retailer operating 200 stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, West Virginia and Virginia. For more information, please visit: WeisMarkets.com or Facebook.com/WeisMarkets.   

About Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association 

The Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association is the oldest dairy group in Pennsylvania. They have been serving their popular milkshakes at the PA Farm Show since 1953 and spreading milkshake smiles throughout communities. Every Dairymen’s Milkshake supports a great cause. The Dairymen’s Milkshake is the top-selling food item at the Food Court. The Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association has been supporting Fill a Glass with Hope^® with agriculture partners, Feeding PA, American Dairy Association North East, corporate partners and food banks since 2015. The initiative has provided over 46 million servings of fresh milk to Feeding PA food banks. Over the past 11 years, the PA Dairymen’s Association has donated almost $6 million to programs including The Calving Corner; agricultural and educational projects; initiatives and scholarships; the Fill A Glass with Hope fresh milk campaign for neighbors in need; the Choose PA Dairy consumer education and awareness campaign; the PA Farm Bureau Mobile Ag Education Lab that travels to schools; the PA Dairy Princess and Promotion Program; FFA; community and school programs; Friends of Agriculture Foundation projects, and much more! For more information, visit padairymens.com.

About Feeding Pennsylvania 

Feeding Pennsylvania is the state association of Pennsylvania’s nine Feeding America partner food banks serving all 67 counties across the Commonwealth. Our collective efforts support member food banks in securing food and other resources, raising public awareness about food insecurity, and advocating for effective anti-hunger policies with a unified voice. Together, Feeding Pennsylvania’s partner food banks distribute more than 237 million pounds of food each year through a network of nearly 3,000 local food pantries and partner agencies. By connecting food banks, farmers and producers, policymakers, and community partners, Feeding Pennsylvania helps build a stronger food system while ensuring Pennsylvanians facing hunger have access to fresh, nutritious food.

About American Dairy Association North East (ADANE)   

American Dairy Association North East (ADANE) is the local affiliate of the National Dairy Council^® and the regional consolidation of three promotion organizations including the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council, Inc., Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association and Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program. Committed to nutrition education and research-based communications, ADANE provides science-based nutrition information to, and in collaboration with, a variety of stakeholders committed to fostering a healthier nation, including health professionals, educators, school nutrition directors, academia, industry, consumers and media. Funded by dairy checkoff dollars from more than 7,600 dairy farm families in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and northern Virginia, ADANE works closely with Dairy Management Inc.™ to bring a fully integrated promotion program to the North East region. For more information, visit AmericanDairy.com. 

About Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program (PDPP) 

Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program is the farmer-directed organization funded by participating dairy farmers to build demand and sales for milk and dairy foods throughout Pennsylvania. Managed by American Dairy Association North East, Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program develops and implements local programs to drive milk and dairy sales at retail outlets and in schools. The organizations also conduct consumer education about dairy through events, traditional and social media, and in collaboration with health professionals through National Dairy Council^®. For more information, visit americandairy.com/pennsylvania-dairy-promotion-program or call 315.472.9143.