Adams County Food Policy Council

06/12/2026

☀️ Summer is only a few days away, but you don't need to wait that long to enjoy this month's edition of our newsletter! 😎

🔗Click here to read about our June General Membership Meeting, along with important updates and action steps regarding the late-April frost that is affecting our community:
https://mailchi.mp/655004d57a39/acfpc-june2026-newsletter

06/08/2026

There is nothing sweeter than locally grown strawberries! 🍓🌱 Check out these yummy recipes to try a new way of enjoying this summertime staple🧑‍🌾☀️

Nothing says summer quite like fresh strawberries! 🍓☀️

Our June Market Basket of the Month highlights this sweet seasonal favorite, along with easy recipe ideas the whole family can enjoy.

Ready to learn more? Find fun facts, cooking videos, family newsletters, activities, and additional recipes at:
https://www.paharvestofthemonth.org/

Pick up some strawberries, try something new, and let us know your favorite strawberry recipe in the comments! ❤️🍓

05/29/2026

Contact Adams County Office for Aging, Inc. to see if you are eligible for the Farmer's Market Nutrition Program.

Each qualified senior may receive the $25 FMNP benefit once per program year.

Farmer's Market Vouchers will begin being distributed June 1, 2026 at ACOFA.

05/28/2026

Free community meals in Chambersburg during the month of JUNE!

📢 Please Share! 📢

Here's a calendar of free community meals in Chambersburg for June! (A Spanish version is in the comments.)

05/27/2026

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, along with U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, met with agricultural leaders in Pennsylvania to announce U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance to help producers recover from recent freeze events.

Secretary Rollins signed a disaster designation for 17 counties in Pennsylvania (inclusive of Adams County), due to damage and losses caused by below-freezing temperatures that occurred April 19 through April 21, 2026.

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05/20/2026

Celebrating 10 years of Pennsylvania Agricultural Surplus System (PASS)!!

Since 2016, PASS has delivered 38.3 million pounds of food, translating to more than 31.7 million meals for 7.9 million households across the commonwealth.

PASS has become an essential bridge between Pennsylvania's agricultural community and the families who need support most. Every year, it channels millions of pounds of fresh, locally grown food to communities in every corner of the state while ensuring the farmers and processors who make it possible receive fair compensation for their contributions.

05/15/2026

🌸Spring has sprung, and so has May's newsletter!

🔗Click here to read about our recent Good Food, Strong Community event with the Adams County Farmers Market, how you can use YOUR VOICE to urge our legislators to support important policy, and Penn State Extension of Adams County's Nutrition Links program that is starting up again soon: https://mailchi.mp/d886273929b0/acfpc-may2026-newsletter

05/13/2026

What an incredible day at Good Food, Strong Community!

Thank you to everyone who showed up, shared conversations, asked questions, and helped make the event such a success. It was inspiring to see so many people come together (despite the weather!) around food, community, health, and local action.

We loved meeting everyone and hearing your ideas, stories, and enthusiasm for building a stronger, healthier Adams County together.

A special thank you to Chef Jason from for the amazing mushroom bruschetta that kept everyone coming back for more 🍄✨ and to SCCAP, Adams County Office for Aging, Inc. , and Penn State Extension of Adams County for spending the day talking with community members about the important services and support they provide.

We’re also grateful to Pat LaMarche for sharing her experiences through Humble Pie and helping spark meaningful conversations around food and community.

Last but not least, thank you to our host and partner, Adams County Farmers Market for providing us space to host our event and being awesome collaborators!!

Thank you to everyone for making the day so memorable. The energy, interest, and enthusiasm reminded us exactly why this work matters.

Until next time… keep supporting local food, local farms, and each other. 🌱✨

05/08/2026

🌽🥕 Your guide to all the fun at Good Food, Strong Community is here!
From cooking demos and community tables to local food, family fun, snacks, swag, and more — there’s something for everyone at the Adams County Farmers Market this Saturday! ☀️

📖 Keep scrolling for your quick guide to the day’s happenings 👇
🕗 We’ll be at the market from 8 AM – 1 PM
🌦️ Rain or shine!

Come say hi, meet the who’s who of food policy, support local vendors, and join the fun with friends, neighbors, and community partners. 🍓✨

05/07/2026

🍓🍴 Come hungry and leave inspired at the Good Food, Strong Community event at the Adams County Farmers Market this Saturday, 5/9!

Check out the delicious live demo during the market:

👨‍🍳 10 AM – Chef Jason of will whip up a fresh cooking demo using ingredients purchased from the market that morning — highlighting local flavors and seasonal produce!

Come enjoy fresh food and fun ideas all morning long! 🥕✨