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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has unveiled a significant new initiative aimed at tackling hunger across the state while simultaneously addressing environmental concerns. Announced by Acting …
DEP Unveils Bold Grant Program to Tackle Hunger and Climate Change Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has introduced the Farm to Food Bank Reauthorization Act. This legislation aims to fortify the 2018 Farm Bill initiative, which compensates farmers …
From Farm to Table: New Bill Aims to Slash Food Waste and Feed Families! Read More
STATE COLLEGE, PA — Amid growing concerns about food insecurity on college campuses, Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh visited Penn State to spotlight efforts by students to …
Student-Led Initiatives Tackle Food Insecurity at Penn State Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), along with The White House, has recently unveiled …
U.S. Government Rolls Out National Strategy to Halve Food Waste by 2030 Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — On June 12, 2024, nearly 1,500 WSFS Bank Associates took a break from their regular duties to volunteer at over 130 community organizations across Delaware, Pennsylvania, and …
WSFS Associates Dedicate Thousands of Volunteer Hours on We Stand for Service Day Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a concerted effort to address climate change, food insecurity, and environmental justice, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and …
U.S. Agencies Unveil National Strategy to Cut Food Waste and Boost Recycling Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On May 30, 2024, three federal powerhouses – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency …
U.S. Takes Robust Approach to Halve Food Waste by 2030: Aiming for Food Security, Economic Growth, and Environmental Prosperity Read More HARRISBURG, PA — On Friday, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced the distribution of over $2.07 million to food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food …
Pennsylvania Awards $2 Million to Fight Food Insecurity Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Fill a Glass with Hope® (FGWH) initiative, a charitable milk distribution program designed to alleviate food insecurity across Pennsylvania, has received a much-needed boost of $135,500 in …
‘Fill a Glass with Hope’ Campaign Receives Over $135,000 in Donations to Tackle Food Insecurity in Pennsylvania Read More
Winter is a season of indulgence, with Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts prompting families across the nation to fill their fridges and freezers to the brim. But amidst the delicious excesses, …
Maximizing Your Meals: How Pennsylvanians Can Be More Resourceful to Reduce Food Waste Read More