The nonprofit bringing a “Western Healthy Food Hub” to Hollidaysburg is looking to address rising food insecurity with the help of local farmers. Joe Arthur, the CEO of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, said the rising costs of goods and groceries is forcing many people to turn to local food banks. Continue reading on WPSU
Statistically, one in seven children are at risk for hunger because they live in a rural area and are part of a low-income family. The Central PA Food Bank works every day to make sure these families are getting the nutrients needed to fuel their bodies, but they can’t do it alone. Monday, the first-ever … Read more
September is Hunger Action Month, which is a nationwide initiative to raise awareness on food insecurity in our local areas. Central Pennsylvania Food Banks CEO, Joe Arthur said hunger is extremely prevalent across the country, and it’s no different in PA. Continue reading on CBS 21
Congressional leadership last week proposed cutting food assistance that helps our neighbors thrive and economy grow. As part of the debt ceiling negotiations, U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy unveiled the Limit, Save, Grow Act, a plan that would cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and make it even harder for our neighbors to access … Read more
Elected officials and community action groups from Centre and Clearfield counties joined together Friday to discuss an issue that affects each area: food insecurity. Directors from the YMCA, Central PA Food Bank, State College Food Bank and other community action groups met at the CenClear facility in Philipsburg to discuss possibilities to collaborate and expand … Read more
September is Hunger Action Awareness month and the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank is sounding the alarm. The COVID-19 pandemic showed there was a hunger crisis in the region, but now with inflation, the hunger crisis continues, said Central Pennsylvania Food Bank Executive Director Joe Arthur. Continue reading on WITF