There is a fantastic new website that provides an up-to-date list of free community meals in Lancaster City and County: OurCommunityMeals.org. Created by the Lancaster Community Meal Program, a loose network of […]
USDA issues important waivers for childrens summer meals
On Friday, May 15, 2020, the United States Department of Agriculture announced it is extending the following waivers nationwide through August 31, 2020: 1. Non-Congregate Feeding: The USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service […]
Thousands of Lancaster students in line to receive payments to cover school lunches missed during COVID-19 pandemic
The path has been cleared for nearly one million Pennsylvania students eligible for free or reduced school meals to get a supplemental payment of $370.50 each to bridge the gaps […]
I’m IN Lancaster County
Lancaster County’s health systems and community organizations are teaming up on a public service message to encourage everyone to continue taking steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the […]
Fresh Farm Product Boxes Coming Soon to Lancaster County’s Food Pantries
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank Teaming Up with Agriculture to Provide Charitable Boxes of Farm Fresh Food through Coronavirus Food Assistance Program HARRISBURG (April 28) – The coronavirus pandemic has posed […]
Meal Resources for Seniors during COVID-19
While Pennsylvanians are staying safe from the COVID-19 virus at home under Governor Wolf’s current Order, which is has been extended until May 8, there is concern about whether Lancaster’s […]
First Lady Frances Wolf encourages safe volunteerism during COVID-19 pandemic
Writing in the daily political blog the Pennsylvania Capital-Star earlier this week, Pennsylvania First Lady France Wolf encouraged people to volunteer to help those in need if they are able, […]
Listrak chefs busy cooking for Water Street guests during COVID-19 pandemic
On a normal weekday, Listrak corporate chefs would be busy preparing meals to serve to employees of the Lititz-based tech firm. With its staff working from home during the COVID-19 […]
Learn more about upcoming changes to SNAP rules and benefits
There has been a lot of talk lately about changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the correct name for what many people still call “food stamps.” What is […]
How to Hold a Healthy Food Drive
Why Have a Healthy Food Drive? Lancaster County has over 52,000 food insecure people – 1 in every 10 individuals. Over 13 million children live in food-insecure households in the […]