Feeding Pennsylvania

09/01/2026

Feeding PA kicked-off by joining the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Westmoreland Food Bank in encouraging Pennsylvanians to "Play Your Part" to help end hunger in PA.

Charlese McKinney, Chief Program Officer at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, says it best, "Find a way to be part of the solution. Volunteer your time. Use your voice to advocate for our neighbors."

Not sure what you can do to help? Find the role that fits you at feedingpa.org/ham and !

09/01/2026

📢 Hunger Action Month starts TODAY! 📢

Because of rising food costs and tight budgets, more people than ever are turning to PA's charitable food programs to keep food on their tables.

This September, Feeding Pennsylvania, food banks and pantries across the state are uniting to encourage every Pennsylvanian to get involved and support anti-hunger efforts in their community.

Learn more and step into your role at feedingpa.org/ham 🍴

08/25/2026

Have you found yourself overwhelmed with your garden's zucchini harvest? Just can't figure out yet another way to work it into your family's meals? The PA Healthy Pantry Initiative has you covered!

Check out these 9 new ways to use zucchini: bit.ly/9-ways-zucchini

08/24/2026

Cornbread.. but make it better?! 🌽 Yes, it's possible with this Nourish PA recipe that makes a full dish out of homemade (or boxed) cornbread along with savory green beans and diced tomatoes. Everything bakes up to a golden brown in a single skillet for a simple, hearty and summery side dish. 👌 https://www.paeats.org/recipe/green-bean-cornbread-skillet/

This recipe was produced in partnership with Feeding Pennsylvania for the Nourish PA and Healthy Pantry series that home chefs of any level using Pennsylvania food banks can use and enjoy!

This simple skillet recipe combines roasted green beans and tomatoes with homemade (or boxed!) cornbread for hearty summer flavors.

08/24/2026

🌱 August is PA Produce Month, so what better time is there to highlight some of our favorite PA produce?

Fresh, versatile, and packed with nutrients, asparagus is one of spring’s signature vegetables, but in PA it can often grow into the summer months. Whether served roasted, grilled, sautéed, or added to soups and pasta dishes, asparagus can bring color, flavor, and nutrition to many different types of meals.

Check out the full produce profile from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Cooperative (MARC) to learn fresh storage tips, companion planting benefits, and easy ways to cook with asparagus this season at marcproduce.org/blogs/public/asparagus-produce-profile.

08/21/2026

Through funding from the Pennsylvania Agricultural Surplus System (PASS), Mercer County Food Bank buys fresh, PA-grown produce in bulk right from the New Wilmington Produce Auction. 🍅

From summer tomatoes and sweet corn to winter potatoes grown by local farmers, this farm-fresh produce is delivered directly to neighbors through programs including the food bank's mobile pantry, MilitaryShare distributions and senior food boxes.

🌽 Read the full story to learn how local auction purchases and farmer partnerships are strengthening the local economy and feeding Mercer County: feedingpa.org/newsroom/the-new-wilmington-produce-auction-and-mercer-county-food-bank

08/20/2026

📢 Hunger Action Month is quickly approaching, making right now the perfect time to start planning how you're going to !

Across Pennsylvania, families are facing tight budgets and soaring food prices, forcing more neighbors than ever to rely on local food programs. Feeding Pennsylvania is uniting pantries and food banks statewide to rally support—and we need you.

Ending hunger isn't up to just one person or solution. Whether you choose to tell your story, donate support, advocate, volunteer, organize your community, grow food, or spread the word online, your efforts directly sustain our communities.

Head to feedingpa.org/HAM today to plan how you'll to help support our neighbors this September 🧡

08/17/2026

You've seen it in stews and gumbos, but have you had okra like this? These Nourish PA buffalo ranch okra lettuce wraps give sautéed okra center stage as it takes on a zesty new look. 🌟
Okra is part of the mallow family, like cacao and hibiscus, and offers a host of health benefits like vitamins C and K, fiber and antioxidants! But in these fresh, spicy wraps, its amazing taste is all we're thinking about. 💚
Find the full recipe here on PA Eats: https://www.paeats.org/recipe/buffalo-ranch-okra-lettuce-wraps/

Okra is in season in Pennsylvania right now, and offered through PA's charitable food network. This recipe was produced in partnership with Feeding Pennsylvania for home chefs of any level to enjoy cooking it!

Enjoy a crispy, tangy meal you can feel good about with these Nourish PA buffalo ranch okra lettuce wraps.

08/13/2026

🍅 August is 🌽

Celebrate the abundance of fresh, delicious fruits and vegetables our state has to offer by purchasing seasonal produce from your local farmers. Use Penn State Extension's Farm Market Finder to locate farmers markets, on-farm retail, public markets and agritourism attractions near you: extension.psu.edu/farm-market-finder

08/12/2026

In communities across America, people are doing everything they can to provide for their families—budgeting, cutting costs and stretching each paycheck. But sometimes, even that isn’t enough, and keeping food on the table can be a challenge. That’s where SNAP grocery benefits make a difference, serving as a vital bridge for people facing tough times.

SNAP strengthens local communities and economies. But recent changes to SNAP may impact families’ access to this crucial program. Right now, states across the country need more time to adjust to upcoming changes to SNAP.

Use our quick form to tell Congress to support a two-year delay in the SNAP cost shift and help families afford groceries: secure.everyaction.com/2fuRYydVwEaL5GGd4Ysu2A2?source=26_cost-shift_fb