food

Top fast-food chains you can’t find in Central Pennsylvania

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While most of Central Pennsylvania is used to seeing McDonald’s, KFCs and Taco Bells across the area, there are plenty of high-rated fast-food chains that Central Pa does not have. Looking at QSR Magazine’s top 50 fast-food restaurants list from 2019 shows there are 21 restaurants that are nowhere to be found across our 10-county region. Additionally, … Read more

Auntie Anne’s proved it was more than just a mall brand

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While Auntie Anne’s pretzels and lemonade have previously been known as satisfying food-court snacks, parent company Focus Brands has worked hard on bringing its mall brands to new audiences and occasions. In 2021, Auntie Anne’s doubled down on its digital presence and opened its first-ever drive-thru location in collaboration with sister brand Jamba. The transformation … Read more

Satisfy your sweet tooth at Pennsylvania’s famous Dessert Festival on July 16th

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If you’re looking for a summer treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth, look no further than this weekend’s Dessert Festival. The event, which will be held on July 16, 2022, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg, will feature a wide variety of delicious desserts, including cakes, pies, ice cream, … Read more

Pennsylvania announces new requirements for free and reduced school meals

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HARRISBURG, PA. (WENY) — The Pennsylvania Department of Education released new guidelines for free and reduced school meals for the upcoming school year. Last year, nationwide waivers were issued, where every child in the country was able to obtain free meals. For the upcoming year, schools are back to prepandemic ways. “Offering free and reduced … Read more

If you love sweets, head to the Harrisburg Dessert Festival

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Satisfy your sweet tooth at a new event coming to Harrisburg. Harrisburg Dessert Festival will be held from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. July 16 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg. “It’s really just anyone who enjoys desserts and that’s super broad,” said Cecilia Davis, founder of the event and owner of … Read more

In Central Pa, this 15-year-old business owner is crafting innovative ice cream treats

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Ice cream is the perfect summertime treat, and at Ripleigh’s Eat It or Not Creamery in McSherrystown, 15-year-old owner Ripleigh Maring is changing things up a bit. She’s offering unusual ice cream flavors, show-stopping milkshakes, fresh-made waffles and more. Following in the footsteps of her entrepreneurial mother, Ripleigh learned about running a small business as … Read more

Green Dragon delights: 9 must-see food stands at Ephrata’s iconic farmers market

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There are few places where scarfing down an ice cream cone or eating a sub sandwich at 8 a.m. are both acceptable. Green Dragon is one of them. Operating since 1932, Green Dragon Farmers Market sits on 60 acres of land in Ephrata. (The market celebrated its 90th anniversary earlier this year.) The market, at … Read more

Department of Agriculture asking Pennsylvanians to shop local for the Holidays

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Harrisburg, Pa. -The Department of Agriculture wants Pennsylvanians to stay local when it comes to feeding their families over the holidays.  “As we share in day of thanks and giving, let us show gratitude to the farmers and agriculture workers who make it possible for food to reach our dinner tables this holiday season,” said … Read more

Gleaning Project of South Central Pa. provides fresh and sustainable food system for residents in Franklin and Adams counties

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PENNSYLVANIA, USA — The Gleaning Project of South Central Pennsylvania strives to provide a fresh and sustainable food system for low-income residents and reduce food loss on farms in Adams and Franklin counties For those unfamiliar with gleaning, it means collecting leftover crops from fields that are not economically profitable to harvest. Lori Mitchell, the … Read more

Holiday food distribution to be held in Harrisburg

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — A food distribution Tuesday afternoon in Harrisburg will feed people for the holidays. The event is expected to help 800 families and individuals. The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and the Harrisburg Police Department will distribute food boxes from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at three locations in the Harrisburg School District: John Harris … Read more

Pop-up food distribution for River Valley Health & Dental patients in Williamsport

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Williamsport – River Valley Health & Dental, in partnership with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, is holding a special distribution of food boxes and produce for 50 of their patients (or as long as supplies last) on Thursday, April 23 from 3-5 p.m. at 431 Hepburn Plaza. The food distribution will help patients who may … Read more

The GIANT company donates $250,000 for hunger relief

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Addressing the issue of hunger has become more urgent as families face being out of work and kids are home all day. The GIANT Company has pledged a $250,000 donation to four hunger relief organizations: The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Meals on Wheels Pennsylvania, Philabundance, and the Maryland Food Bank. These four organizations bring hope … Read more

Central PA Food Bank donates food to Harrisburg University students

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — Monday, the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank donated boxes of food for the more than 120 Harrisburg University students who remain on campus and unable to travel home during the coronavirus pandemic. Harrisburg University’s Student Life Director, Nayeem Islam, says this donation could not have come at a better time. “This is very helpful … Read more

Central Pennsylvania Food Bank seeks volunteers to handle increased demand due to coronavirus

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank is looking for volunteers to carry out increased demand due to the coronavirus outbreak. Many people are out of work because their employers closed or cut shifts, and children are home from school and not getting meals there. The food bank supplies food pantries across the Susquehanna Valley but … Read more