Feeding Pennsylvania

09/07/2026

Laura is a single mother and substitute teacher in a school district just north of Philadelphia, working a schedule she can flex around the needs of her two children. Her teenage daughter is living with a progressive neurological condition that has already claimed the mobility in her hands, and her toddler son is nonverbal with autism. Her family, Laura says, is all of her prayers answered in one.

Laura first applied for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) around the time of her daughter's diagnosis, when one parent needed to step back from work to manage therapies and specialist appointments. SNAP provides support to many households with children, like Laura's. Research has shown that 79% of SNAP households include a child, elderly individual or person with a disability.

Today, Laura’s SNAP benefits cover roughly three weeks of carefully budgeted groceries. The Warminster Food Bank – a partner of Philabundance – helps her navigate the fourth week of the month. "I cannot stress enough how helpful SNAP is with taking the pressure of providing my family with meals off the table," she says. “[Without the food bank,] we would probably not be eating as well, and maybe not as frequently. We might be missing meals."

SNAP is the largest anti-hunger program in Pennsylvania, providing 9 meals for every 1 meal that our charitable food network provides. Our legislators and communities need to hear the voices and stories of SNAP recipients to understand the real-world impact of this critical program. If SNAP has impacted your life, please consider sharing your SNAP story at https://secure.everyaction.com/uCxBVvjiuUae8eGm9vx1Hw2?source=snap-story_fb

09/04/2026

Food Banks nourish our neighbors, provide vital supports, and help sustain our communities.

In honor of National Food Bank Day, please join us in thanking your regional food bank for the outstanding work they do every day to ensure that Pennsylvanians have the food they need to thrive. We are honored to partner with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) and the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Food Bank, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, Helping Harvest, Mercer County Food Bank, Philabundance, Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania, Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA and Westmoreland Food Bank, and we deeply appreciate your commitment to your communities.

Want to get involved? Learn more about how you can join your regional food bank during Hunger Action Month at feedingpa.org/ham.

09/03/2026

Yesterday, we were thrilled to join Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA in Erie to recognize the start of Hunger Action Month and highlight the many ways you can play your part to help end hunger in PA. 🧡

Learn more about how you can get involved during Hunger Action Month at feedingpa.org/ham. Located in NWPA? Explore Hunger Action Month events and opportunities near you at nwpafoodbank.org/get-involved/signature-events/hunger-action-month.

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 🧡