Feeding Pennsylvania is the partner state association with Feeding America representing nine Feeding America Food Banks across the Commonwealth.
Feeding Pennsylvania is a partnership formed among nine of Pennsylvania’s Feeding America member food banks. The mission of Feeding Pennsylvania is to assist our members in securing food and other resources for themselves and for people in need and to provide a collective voice on the issues of hunger and food access.
Operating as usual
For the Pennsylvania FBLA 2021-22 state project and the ‘Biggest Food Fight’ in Pennsylvania, students across the state:
📦Volunteered
📢Advocated
🗣Educated
💵Fundraised
We are so incredibly grateful and impressed that they raised over $25,500 throughout the school year. This donation will help our food banks to provide even more healthy and nutritious food to Pennsylvania families.
Last night, Feeding PA team members had a great time at the annual PennAg banquet!
Thanks to our relationships in the agriculture community, Feeding Pennsylvania’s food banks are able to rescue surplus food for our clients and prevent food waste while supporting Pennsylvania farmers, processors, and distributors.
🥕Learn More: www.feedingpa.org/pass
Happy #NationalGardeningDay!
Gardening is a great hobby to pick up as it begins to get warmer and the perfect way to give back to your community. Start a garden today and donate the surplus products to your local food bank!
🫑Find your local food bank for more information on donating products 👉 https://bit.ly/FoodBank-Finder
The Pennsylvania Agricultural Surplus System (PASS) provides an opportunity for Pennsylvania farms and processors to donate fresh, nutritious food to Pennsylvania food banks while being reimbursed for the costs associated with harvesting, processing, packaging, and transporting these foods. A true win-win.
🐄 Learn More: www.feedingpa.org/pass
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
What are Agricultural Partnerships? In Pennsylvania, there are more than 52,000 farms spanning over 7.3 million acres across the state. With this abundance of resources, there should be no reason anyone should be struggling with hunger, yet more than 2 million Pennsylvanians are struggling with hung...
Congratulations to our Board President and CEO of Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, Lisa Scales, for being selected as one of City and State PA’s Pittsburgh Power 100!
👩🍳 New HPI Recipes! PA Eats
Ranging from fun treats such as Frozen Banana Pops to lunches like the Grape & Broccoli Salad - check out these delicious and healthy recipes available on the PA HPI Recipes page to print or share digitally! Learn More 👉 www.feedingpa.org/hpi
April is #FinancialLiteracyMonth and the perfect time to take advantage of our partner, PSECU’s, library of financial education tools. Check out their latest blog post to learn how to make smart money decisions on your child's behalf now to set them up to be in a healthy financial situation in the years to come.
💲 Learn More: bit.ly/financial-literacy-2
The Pennsylvania Agricultural Surplus System (PASS) provides an opportunity for Pennsylvania farms and processors to donate fresh, nutritious food to Pennsylvania food banks while being reimbursed for the costs associated with harvesting, processing, packaging, and transporting these foods. A true win-win. 🐄 Learn More: www.feedingpa.org/pass
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Secretary Russell Redding
Congratulations to Cassandra Coleman and America250PA for this awesome feature on WNEP-TV! We are so proud of this incredible partnership and thankful for the leadership of America250PA.
Newswatch 16's Ryan Leckey introduces us to an area mom who’s helping to put Pennsylvania in the national spotlight in this Reasons to Smile segment.
Did you know #volunteering can increase your happiness? 😊 #NationalVolunteerMonth
Research suggests that volunteering doesn’t just help the community, but it can actually boost your mental health! Give yourself a boost and volunteer at your local food bank.
Locate your food bank to find volunteer opportunities near you! 📦 www.feedingpa.org/food-assistance/find-your-food-bank/
Join representatives from Feeding Pennsylvania and the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank on Wednesday, April 13th for a Producer Information Session with Penn State Coop Extension on the Local Food Purchasing Program that supports food waste reduction, compensation, and more!
What will you learn?
👩🌾 Goals of the LFPA program
🍑 What products are eligible
💲 What costs may be reimbursed by the program
🙋♂️ How to express interest in participating in the program
📦 Other opportunities to contribute to PA food banks and pantries
Register Today: https://bit.ly/3wGoJ3v
In March, the MARC distributed over 6,042,144 lbs. of produce, including:
🧅385,920 lbs. - Onions
🥕245,672 lbs. - Carrots
🥔244,900 lbs. - Potatoes
🍠236,000 lbs. - Sweet Potatoes
🥬202,000 lbs. - Cabbage
🌱96,000 lbs. - Rutabaga
🌰96,000 lbs. - Beets
Learn More: feedingpa.org/marc
#pennsylvania #food #foodbanks #fighthunger #feedingpa
#midatlantic #produce #variety #farm #foodbank
April is #FinancialLiteracyMonth and the perfect time to take advantage of our partner, PSECU’s, library of financial education tools. Check out their latest blog post to learn the different types of accounts available for your savings to help you make the best choice for your money and your needs.
💲 Learn More: https://bit.ly/financial-literacy-1
We’re breaking down the different types of accounts available for your savings to help you make the best choice for your needs.
“I’m a farmer and I want to connect farmers and the food they produce with people who need it. It’s a program where everyone wins. Farmers have a market and consumers get fresh, nutritious food they need.” - Emerald Valley Artisans
Learn more about how the Pennsylvania Agricultural Surplus System (PASS) supports PA food banks and PA agriculture:
🧀 www.feedingpa.org/pass
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
It’s #NationalCarrotDay!
Carrots are a great way to add veggies and colors to your foods. Have them as a quick snack, or check out some of these recipes for ways to start incorporating more carrots into your everyday meals!
🥗Mediterranean Tuna Salad: bit.ly/CarrotDay-TunaSalad
🍅Vegetable Stew: bit.ly/CarrotDay-VeggieStew
🥕 Carrot Raisin Salad: bit.ly/CarrotDay-RaisinSalad
For more HPI recipes 👉 www.feedingpa.org/HPI
Pennsylvania Department of Health +PA Eats
April is #NationalVolunteerMonth 📦
Feeding Pennsylvania and our member food banks want to recognize and thank our amazing volunteers for giving their time and energy into supporting our mission to fight hunger. We couldn’t do it without you!
Stay tuned throughout the month for new volunteer opportunities, volunteer highlights, and more!
👉 Get Involved: bit.ly/find-your-food-bank
This National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, switch it up with this Overnight Oats Recipe!
This timeless combo is a great way to get out of your typical breakfast rut and try something new! Top with your favorite fruits or, add a dash of cinnamon to complete.
🍓 Overnight Oats: https://bit.ly/PBJ-OvernighOats
🚨 For more HPI recipes 👉 www.feedingpa.org/HPI
Pennsylvania Department of Health + PA Eats
Do you have any ripe bananas sitting around?
Use them up to make this quick and easy banana snack! Top this snack with your favorite nut butter and dried fruit. Packed full of healthy fats, this recipe will keep your mind in check all day!
🍌 Banana Snacks: https://bit.ly/Banana-Snacks
For more HPI recipes 👉 www.feedingpa.org/HPI
Pennsylvania Department of Health + PA Eats
Join representatives from Feeding Pennsylvania and the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank for a Producer Information Session with Penn State Co-Op Extension on the Local Food Purchasing Program that supports food waste reduction, compensation, and more!
Who is this for?
🥕 Small, medium, and large-scale fruit and vegetable growers
🐄 Livestock farmers
🧀 Dairy farmers
🥩 Licensed food processing businesses
What will you learn?
👩🌾 Goals of the LFPA program
🍑 What products are eligible
💲 What costs may be reimbursed by the program
🙋♂️ How to express interest in participating in the program
📦 Other opportunities to contribute to PA food banks
Register Today: https://bit.ly/3wGoJ3v
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Join representatives from Feeding Pennsylvania and the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank for information on supporting food waste reduction, compensation, and more!
It’s #NationalSpinachDay!
Did you know you can fulfill 100% of your daily vitamin A needs in just two cups of Spinach? Try this nutrient-packed smoothie for breakfast to start the day out on the right foot!
🥗 Green Smoothie Recipe: https://bit.ly/Greens-Smoothie
🥒 For more ways to add greens, visit: feedingpa.org/HPI
Pennsylvania Department of Health + PA Eats
A huge thank you to PA Moose Association for the generous $8,525 contribution!
This donation will help Feeding Pennsylvania and our 9 member food banks help Pennsylvanians who would otherwise go without food for themselves and their families. #endhunger #FeedPA #pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Agricultural Surplus System (PASS) connects Pennsylvania food banks with local agriculture to get more nutritious food – including fresh fruits & vegetables, meats, eggs, dairy products – into the hands of Pennsylvanians at risk of hunger.
🥚 Learn More: www.feedingpa.org/pass
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
What are Agricultural Partnerships? In Pennsylvania, there are more than 52,000 farms spanning over 7.3 million acres across the state. With this abundance of resources, there should be no reason anyone should be struggling with hunger, yet more than 2 million Pennsylvanians are struggling with hung...
"The choice model is less volunteer intensive, so our volunteers are stocking and guiding our families rather than packing boxes. It has been especially useful for the folks who walk to the pantry, because they can take what they need and come more frequently throughout the month.” PitCare, Inc. Operations Director, Heather Luimes.
🥕 Learn more about PA HPI and the success of the partnership between Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank & Pitcare: 👉 bit.ly/pgh-hpi Pennsylvania Department of Health
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Today is the day! #givingtuesdaynow Join Feeding Pennsylvania and our member food banks as we come together to help end hunger in Pennsylvania. Here is how you can help: ▪️Give. Go to https://feedingpa.org/support-our-mission/, select Giving Tuesday, and the organization/member food bank you’d like to support! ▪️Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter and invite your friends to do the same! ▪️Spread the word. Share our posts and say why you support Feeding Pennsylvania. Make sure to tag @feedingpa and use the hashtag #GivingTuesdayNow. For more information, go to: FeedingPA.org/GivingTuesdayNow #pennsylvania #food #foodbanks #fighthunger #feedingpa #healthy
Since the Covid-19 crisis, the demand for food is at an all-time high as residents struggle finically during these uncertain times. This demand has definitely been seen at the Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA. Karen Seggi, Executive Director at Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA said, “We went from you know 22 calls in the month of February to 777 calls of people needing help and asking us to connect them with food pantries. One of the first things they need are food.” The Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA, like other Feeding Pennsylvania food banks, has seen an incredible increase and need since the COVID-19 pandemic. And — with the increase in need, comes an increase in time, resources, and funds. Join us on Tuesday, May 5th for our #givingtuesdaynow campaign to help food banks like the Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA. For more information, go to https://feedingpa.org/givingtuesdaynow/ To donate, go to https://feedingpa.org/support-our-mission/
Now more than ever, Feeding Pennsylvania and the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank relies on volunteers to fulfill their vision that no one should be hungry. Last year, more than 7,700 volunteers (working individually and as part of group efforts) donated 72,000 hours of their time to help their neighbors in need. We want to thank you for your time, energy, and passion. Your hard work and dedication are greatly appreciated. YOU help make a difference and touch so many lives in your very own community when volunteering at the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank.
At Feeding Pennsylvania, we have one goal—to ensure no one in Pennsylvania is hungry. During this unprecedented time, our member food banks are coming together to help Pennsylvanians who would otherwise go without food for themselves and their families. Together, greater things will be accomplished for our neighbors in need. Join us in our fight against hunger. For more information, go to feedingpa.org/support-our-mission/ to see how you can support our efforts. Central Pennsylvania Food Bank Helping Harvest Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) Community Food Warehouse of Mercer County Philabundance Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania Westmoreland County Food Bank
Now more than ever, our food banks need your help to ensure that every family in Pennsylvania has access to nutritious food. To find out how you can get involved or make a donation, please visit feedingpa.org/support-our-mission/. A big thank you to PSECU for sponsoring this important message! #themoreyouknow Central Pennsylvania Food Bank Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) Community Food Warehouse of Mercer County Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania Philabundance Helping Harvest Westmoreland County Food Bank
The charitable food network, GIANT, and Buona Food cares about keeping nutritious food on everyone's table — especially during the COVID-19 crisis. But, we cant do this alone. To feed everyone we need everyone's help. This is about more than groceries—it’s about taking care of one another and being careful not to over buy. Take some for you, and leave enough for all. #moreforall Central Pennsylvania Food Bank Helping Harvest Westmoreland County Food Bank Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Community Food Warehouse of Mercer County Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania Philabundance
Thank you, Central Pennsylvania Food Bank (EPD), for helping us spread awareness of the importance of school breakfast!
Who’s ready for #hearthepacrunch tomorrow?! Help us spread awareness on the importance of the National School Breakfast Program on by: ▪️Posting a photo of you biting an apple! ▪️Captioning the photo: I/We joined @FeedingPA’s #HearThePACrunch to help raise awareness of the importance of a healthy school breakfast and to support the work being done to ensure no child goes hungry #NSBW20 #HearthePACrunch ▪️Tagging @feedingpa
We’re wrapping up the winter weather and the end of February with another heart healthy meal that could easily be made with canned food or fresh produce! Check out this Turkey Chickpea Stew recipe video provided by PA Eats, to learn how to make this healthy, low cost meal! Visit feedingpa.org/hpi for more information!
Only 3 more days until our kickoff! Who's excited for our biggest fundraiser of the year?
From Feeding Pennsylvania and all our member food banks, we want to wish you a very Happy New Year!
Only 3 more weeks! 🥛 We are so excited to announce FIVE PA Keystone Champion Sponsors for the 2020 Fill a Glass with Hope Fundraiser! Thank you to Weis Markets, FirstEnergy Foundation, Land O’ Lakes, Cabot Oil and Gas, and Giant Food Stores for your generous contribution of $25,000 each!!
Only 4 more weeks until the 2020 Fill a Glass with Hope Kickoff at the Pennsylvania Farm Show! We hope that you will join us for our biggest fundraiser of the year! Stop by the PA Dairymen's Association milkshake stand to meet our celebrity servers and to make a donation to help provide milk to families in need! Thank you to our generous sponsors! PA Dairymen's Association American Dairy Association North East FirstEnergy Cabot Oil & Gas Weis Markets Land O' Lakes
Feeding Pennsylvania wouldn’t be possible without the thousands of Pennsylvanians who don’t think twice about giving. This #givingtuesday, help us to continue our fight against hunger. Donate today! https://www.feedingpa.org/support-our-mission/ All donations help us support our member food banks across Pennsylvania: Central Pennsylvania Food Bank Philabundance Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Helping Harvest Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA Community Food Warehouse of Mercer County Westmoreland County Food Bank Weinberg Food Bank PA Eats
Mark your calendars for January 3rd! It’s almost time for the 2019 Fill a Glass with Hope Kickoff at the PA Farm Show! Join us for the celebrity milkshake celebration at the PA Dairymen's Association's Milkshake booth!
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