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CHESTER, PA — Price Rite Marketplace, in collaboration with Feed the Children, the Boys & Girls Club of Chester, and Butterball, hosted a significant distribution event on November 7, providing …
Price Rite Marketplace Joins Forces to Aid Chester Families Read More
ESSINGTON, PA — It Takes A Village To Feed One Child (ITAVTFOC) is set to host the Hunger Village Awards 2024, an event dedicated to celebrating local organizations making significant strides …
Community to Unite at Hunger Village Awards 2024 to Combat Local Hunger Read More ESSINGTON, PA — It Takes A Village To Feed One Child (ITAVTFOC) is gearing up to host the Hunger Village Awards 2024, an evening dedicated to recognizing and celebrating efforts to …
Uniting Against Hunger: Hunger Village Awards 2024 Celebrates Community Champions 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
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has unveiled a significant initiative aimed at combating food insecurity among students at higher education institutions. With the announcement of $1 …
Unlocking Campus Success: How Pennsylvania’s $1 Million Grant is Fighting Student Hunger Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), in collaboration with the Department of Education and USDA, has unveiled the SUN Bucks program, a new initiative aimed at …
Pennsylvania Launches SUN Bucks Program to Combat Child Hunger Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials announced a new initiative aimed at keeping children well-nourished during the summer months when school is out. The Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. …
Pennsylvania Launches SUN Bucks Program to Combat Summer Hunger Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) introduced two bills on Wednesday aimed at expanding access to free or reduced-price meals for millions of American …
Senators Casey and Fetterman Introduce Legislation to Combat Student Hunger Read More
ARLINGTON, VA — The atmosphere was buzzing with anticipation last Wednesday, as Meals on Wheels America, the nation’s foremost organization in addressing senior hunger and isolation, celebrated Older Americans Month …
A Call to Action: Senator Bob Casey Champions Boost in Funding for Meals on Wheels Programs Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — First Lady Lori Shapiro and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding joined forces with Sharing Excess, a food rescue operation at the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market, to tackle food …
Fighting Food Waste: Pennsylvania’s Push to Ensure Access to Nutritious Food Read More