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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
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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an effort to combat child hunger and provide nutritional support to families across the United States, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has introduced a new piece …
Senator Casey Proposes Legislation to Enhance Early Childhood Nutrition in Child Care Settings 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 — Nutritional Development Services (NDS), an agency of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, is once again hosting its annual “One-Can Meal” food drive. This initiative, now in its 35th …
Nutritional Development Services Launches Annual ‘One-Can Meal’ Food Drive 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
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is rallying organizations from every corner of the Keystone State to bolster the fight against summer hunger. The PDE’s Summer Food …
A Call to Arms: How Pennsylvania Organizations Can Battle Summer Hunger 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
VILLANOVA, PA — Villanova University has commenced its 49th annual Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (HHAW). The event, which began on Saturday, November 11, will run through Monday, November 20.
Villanova University Kicks off 49th Annual Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Cheryl Cook visited Downtown Daily Bread this past week to highlight the …
Shapiro Administration, Community Partners Highlight Importance of Charitable Food Network, Necessity of Food Assistance Programs During Hunger Action Month Read More