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HARRISBURG, PA — As food banks across the commonwealth report record demand, the Pennsylvania Hunger Action Coalition (PHAC) has presented a series of recommendations to address escalating food insecurity in …
Pennsylvania’s Battle Against Hunger: An Urgent Call for Statewide Action Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently announced the availability of $4.8 million in federally funded grants aimed at enhancing the food supply chain’s efficiency from farm to …
Pennsylvania Agriculture Industry Receives $4.8 Million Boost to Strengthen Food Supply Chain Read More
NORRISTOWN, PA — In a decisive move to address food insecurity and enhance the sustainability of local food systems, the Montgomery County Commissioners enacted a unanimous vote on Thursday to …
Montgomery County Launches Food Policy Council to Combat Food Insecurity Read More
WAWA, PA — Wawa has launched a new initiative designed to combat food insecurity in underserved communities. The “Buy a Kids Meal, Make an Impact” program, a part of Wawa’s …
Wawa’s ‘Buy a Kids Meal, Make an Impact’ Initiative Tackles Food Insecurity in Philadelphia Region Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has kicked off its 49th annual Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Rice Bowl initiative, a nationwide Lenten program aimed at helping individuals put their …
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Launches 49th Annual Rice Bowl Initiative: Aiding Global and Local Hunger Relief Efforts Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has taken a decisive step to fortify the American food landscape with an allocation of a whooping $270 million, earmarked for …
USDA Injects $270 Million to Fortify America’s Food Supply Chain Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, January 31, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) convened its inaugural ‘Food is Medicine’ summit. The convening aimed to explore the nexus …
HHS Pioneers Food as Medicine Movement with Groundbreaking Summit and Collaborative Ventures Read More
In an increasingly unequal world, food justice is at the forefront, with ten Black-led organizations leading the charge towards a fairer food system, as originally reported by Stacker. Their mission? …
Unveiling 10 Pioneering Black-Led Organizations Challenging the Food System Inequality Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Pennsylvania have teamed up to offer more than $26 million in competitive grant funding. The partnership, announced recently by U.S. …
USDA and Pennsylvania Collaborate to Fortify Food Supply Chain with $26 Million Grant Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently revealed that the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program, a new initiative designed to combat child hunger during summer months, …
USDA Rolls Out Summer EBT Program to Combat Child Hunger, 21 Million Children Set To Benefit Read More