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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Nutritional Development Services (NDS) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is actively seeking after-school enrichment and educational programs to join its After School Meals Program. This critical initiative aims …
Nutritional Development Services Seeks Participants for After School Meals Program Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released a report shedding light on the hidden fees that parents face when paying for their children’s school lunches through …
CFPB Report Highlights Hidden Fees in School Lunch Payment Systems Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Delaware Governor John Carney signed House Substitute 2 for House Bill 125 on Tuesday, July 23. The newly enacted legislation expands access to free breakfast and lunch …
Delaware Expands Free School Meals for Students 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
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
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education recently announced that 252 schools in the Commonwealth will receive funding to provide fruits and vegetables to students. Nearly $7.5 million in grant …
Pennsylvania Department of Education Invests $7.5 Million in Fresh Fruits and Vegetables for Schools Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — State Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, is applauding this week’s announcement that five Coatesville Area School District elementary schools will receive funding to provide students with fresh fruits …
Coatesville Elementary Schools to Receive Funding for Fruits and Vegetables Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Tuesday, Governor Josh Shapiro, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, and Department of Education Secretary Dr. Khalid Mumin visited Penn Hills Elementary School in Allegheny County to host a ceremonial bill signing …
Governor Shapiro & Team Celebrate Historic Budget Signing at Penn Hills Elementary School Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) recently announced the release of federal income eligibility guidelines for free and reduced-price school meals and milk by the United States Department …
New Federal Guidelines for School Meals: Ensuring Access and Support for Students in Pennsylvania Read More
Op-Ed by Caitlin Alyse Baiduc, Humane Action Pennsylvania, Eastern PA Coordinator Meet Diego. Diego is a seventh grader at Kennett Middle School. He is Latino, loves sports (especially baseball), and …
Ditch the Milk Mandate, ADD SOY Read More