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September 19, 2023 - Bethlehem, PA

Shapiro Administration Awards $1.6 Million to 39 Foodbanks, Pantries, and Soup Kitchens to Expand Emergency Food Access Across Pennsylvania

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visited New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Today's grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administration's commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live.

"No one should go hungry in a state with the wealth and bounty we have in Pennsylvania," Secretary Redding said. "But far too often families do not know where their next meal is coming from and they need our help. Expanding the capacity of organizations like New Bethany to supply fresh, healthy food to families in need is just one part of a broad Shapiro Administration strategy to work toward a healthier, more secure Pennsylvania."

New Bethany is receiving $23,610 to reconfigure the space in their Choice Food Pantry, allowing them to increase cold storage capacity, offer a greater variety of fresh, nutritious food, and more efficiently serve more people in need of food assistance. New Bethany offers hope and support to people experiencing poverty, hunger, and homelessness. The organization provides food, wellness programming, transitional housing, permanent affordable housing, and financial case management to those working toward self-sufficiency.

List of Speakers:
Caryn Long Earl, Director, Food Assistance
Marc Rittle, Executive Director, New Bethany
Susan Wandalowski, Director of Human Services for Northampton County
Rep. Steve Samuelson
Dr. Patty Bennett, Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service, USDA
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding



Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live..No one should go hungry in a state with the wealth and bounty we have in Pennsylvania, Secretary Redding said. But far too often families do not know where their next meal is coming from and they need our help. Expanding the capacity of organizations like New Bethany to supply fresh, healthy food to families in need is just one part of a broad Shapiro Administration strategy to work toward a healthier, more secure Pennsylvania..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_001.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live..No one should go hungry in a state with the wealth and bounty we have in Pennsylvania, Secretary Redding said. But far too often families do not know where their next meal is coming from and they need our help. Expanding the capacity of organizations like New Bethany to supply fresh, healthy food to families in need is just one part of a broad Shapiro Administration strategy to work toward a healthier, more secure Pennsylvania..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_002.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live..No one should go hungry in a state with the wealth and bounty we have in Pennsylvania, Secretary Redding said. But far too often families do not know where their next meal is coming from and they need our help. Expanding the capacity of organizations like New Bethany to supply fresh, healthy food to families in need is just one part of a broad Shapiro Administration strategy to work toward a healthier, more secure Pennsylvania..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_003.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live..No one should go hungry in a state with the wealth and bounty we have in Pennsylvania, Secretary Redding said. But far too often families do not know where their next meal is coming from and they need our help. Expanding the capacity of organizations like New Bethany to supply fresh, healthy food to families in need is just one part of a broad Shapiro Administration strategy to work toward a healthier, more secure Pennsylvania..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_004.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live..No one should go hungry in a state with the wealth and bounty we have in Pennsylvania, Secretary Redding said. But far too often families do not know where their next meal is coming from and they need our help. Expanding the capacity of organizations like New Bethany to supply fresh, healthy food to families in need is just one part of a broad Shapiro Administration strategy to work toward a healthier, more secure Pennsylvania..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_005.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live..No one should go hungry in a state with the wealth and bounty we have in Pennsylvania, Secretary Redding said. But far too often families do not know where their next meal is coming from and they need our help. Expanding the capacity of organizations like New Bethany to supply fresh, healthy food to families in need is just one part of a broad Shapiro Administration strategy to work toward a healthier, more secure Pennsylvania..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_006.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live..No one should go hungry in a state with the wealth and bounty we have in Pennsylvania, Secretary Redding said. But far too often families do not know where their next meal is coming from and they need our help. Expanding the capacity of organizations like New Bethany to supply fresh, healthy food to families in need is just one part of a broad Shapiro Administration strategy to work toward a healthier, more secure Pennsylvania..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_007.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live..No one should go hungry in a state with the wealth and bounty we have in Pennsylvania, Secretary Redding said. But far too often families do not know where their next meal is coming from and they need our help. Expanding the capacity of organizations like New Bethany to supply fresh, healthy food to families in need is just one part of a broad Shapiro Administration strategy to work toward a healthier, more secure Pennsylvania..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_008.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live..No one should go hungry in a state with the wealth and bounty we have in Pennsylvania, Secretary Redding said. But far too often families do not know where their next meal is coming from and they need our help. Expanding the capacity of organizations like New Bethany to supply fresh, healthy food to families in need is just one part of a broad Shapiro Administration strategy to work toward a healthier, more secure Pennsylvania..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_009.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live..No one should go hungry in a state with the wealth and bounty we have in Pennsylvania, Secretary Redding said. But far too often families do not know where their next meal is coming from and they need our help. Expanding the capacity of organizations like New Bethany to supply fresh, healthy food to families in need is just one part of a broad Shapiro Administration strategy to work toward a healthier, more secure Pennsylvania..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_010.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live..No one should go hungry in a state with the wealth and bounty we have in Pennsylvania, Secretary Redding said. But far too often families do not know where their next meal is coming from and they need our help. Expanding the capacity of organizations like New Bethany to supply fresh, healthy food to families in need is just one part of a broad Shapiro Administration strategy to work toward a healthier, more secure Pennsylvania..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_011.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live..No one should go hungry in a state with the wealth and bounty we have in Pennsylvania, Secretary Redding said. But far too often families do not know where their next meal is coming from and they need our help. Expanding the capacity of organizations like New Bethany to supply fresh, healthy food to families in need is just one part of a broad Shapiro Administration strategy to work toward a healthier, more secure Pennsylvania..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_012.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Caryn Long Earl, Director, Food Assistance, joins Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to visit New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_013.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Caryn Long Earl, Director, Food Assistance, joins Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to visit New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_014.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Caryn Long Earl, Director, Food Assistance, joins Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to visit New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_015.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Caryn Long Earl, Director, Food Assistance, joins Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to visit New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_016.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Marc Rittle, Executive Director, New Bethany, joins Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to visit New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live...More people than ever are relying on New Bethany's Choice Food Pantry to supplement their grocery budgets, New Bethany Executive Director Marc Rittle said. In fact, we have nearly doubled our output of USDA food. TEFAP is essential to us in this work, as we expand our services in the Bethlehem Area.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_017.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Marc Rittle, Executive Director, New Bethany, joins Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to visit New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live...More people than ever are relying on New Bethany's Choice Food Pantry to supplement their grocery budgets, New Bethany Executive Director Marc Rittle said. In fact, we have nearly doubled our output of USDA food. TEFAP is essential to us in this work, as we expand our services in the Bethlehem Area.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_018.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Marc Rittle, Executive Director, New Bethany, joins Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to visit New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live...More people than ever are relying on New Bethany's Choice Food Pantry to supplement their grocery budgets, New Bethany Executive Director Marc Rittle said. In fact, we have nearly doubled our output of USDA food. TEFAP is essential to us in this work, as we expand our services in the Bethlehem Area.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_019.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Marc Rittle, Executive Director, New Bethany, joins Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to visit New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live...More people than ever are relying on New Bethany's Choice Food Pantry to supplement their grocery budgets, New Bethany Executive Director Marc Rittle said. In fact, we have nearly doubled our output of USDA food. TEFAP is essential to us in this work, as we expand our services in the Bethlehem Area.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_020.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live..No one should go hungry in a state with the wealth and bounty we have in Pennsylvania, Secretary Redding said. But far too often families do not know where their next meal is coming from and they need our help. Expanding the capacity of organizations like New Bethany to supply fresh, healthy food to families in need is just one part of a broad Shapiro Administration strategy to work toward a healthier, more secure Pennsylvania..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_021.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live..No one should go hungry in a state with the wealth and bounty we have in Pennsylvania, Secretary Redding said. But far too often families do not know where their next meal is coming from and they need our help. Expanding the capacity of organizations like New Bethany to supply fresh, healthy food to families in need is just one part of a broad Shapiro Administration strategy to work toward a healthier, more secure Pennsylvania..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_022.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live..No one should go hungry in a state with the wealth and bounty we have in Pennsylvania, Secretary Redding said. But far too often families do not know where their next meal is coming from and they need our help. Expanding the capacity of organizations like New Bethany to supply fresh, healthy food to families in need is just one part of a broad Shapiro Administration strategy to work toward a healthier, more secure Pennsylvania..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_023.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live..No one should go hungry in a state with the wealth and bounty we have in Pennsylvania, Secretary Redding said. But far too often families do not know where their next meal is coming from and they need our help. Expanding the capacity of organizations like New Bethany to supply fresh, healthy food to families in need is just one part of a broad Shapiro Administration strategy to work toward a healthier, more secure Pennsylvania..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_024.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Susan Wandalowski, Director of Human Services for Northampton County, joins Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to visit New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_025.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Susan Wandalowski, Director of Human Services for Northampton County, joins Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to visit New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_026.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Rep. Steve Samuelson joins Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to visit New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_027.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Rep. Steve Samuelson joins Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to visit New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_028.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Rep. Steve Samuelson joins Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to visit New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_029.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Rep. Steve Samuelson joins Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to visit New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_030.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live..No one should go hungry in a state with the wealth and bounty we have in Pennsylvania, Secretary Redding said. But far too often families do not know where their next meal is coming from and they need our help. Expanding the capacity of organizations like New Bethany to supply fresh, healthy food to families in need is just one part of a broad Shapiro Administration strategy to work toward a healthier, more secure Pennsylvania..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_031.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live..No one should go hungry in a state with the wealth and bounty we have in Pennsylvania, Secretary Redding said. But far too often families do not know where their next meal is coming from and they need our help. Expanding the capacity of organizations like New Bethany to supply fresh, healthy food to families in need is just one part of a broad Shapiro Administration strategy to work toward a healthier, more secure Pennsylvania..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_032.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live..No one should go hungry in a state with the wealth and bounty we have in Pennsylvania, Secretary Redding said. But far too often families do not know where their next meal is coming from and they need our help. Expanding the capacity of organizations like New Bethany to supply fresh, healthy food to families in need is just one part of a broad Shapiro Administration strategy to work toward a healthier, more secure Pennsylvania..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_033.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live..No one should go hungry in a state with the wealth and bounty we have in Pennsylvania, Secretary Redding said. But far too often families do not know where their next meal is coming from and they need our help. Expanding the capacity of organizations like New Bethany to supply fresh, healthy food to families in need is just one part of a broad Shapiro Administration strategy to work toward a healthier, more secure Pennsylvania..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_034.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live..No one should go hungry in a state with the wealth and bounty we have in Pennsylvania, Secretary Redding said. But far too often families do not know where their next meal is coming from and they need our help. Expanding the capacity of organizations like New Bethany to supply fresh, healthy food to families in need is just one part of a broad Shapiro Administration strategy to work toward a healthier, more secure Pennsylvania..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_035.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live..No one should go hungry in a state with the wealth and bounty we have in Pennsylvania, Secretary Redding said. But far too often families do not know where their next meal is coming from and they need our help. Expanding the capacity of organizations like New Bethany to supply fresh, healthy food to families in need is just one part of a broad Shapiro Administration strategy to work toward a healthier, more secure Pennsylvania..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_036.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live..No one should go hungry in a state with the wealth and bounty we have in Pennsylvania, Secretary Redding said. But far too often families do not know where their next meal is coming from and they need our help. Expanding the capacity of organizations like New Bethany to supply fresh, healthy food to families in need is just one part of a broad Shapiro Administration strategy to work toward a healthier, more secure Pennsylvania..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_037.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live..No one should go hungry in a state with the wealth and bounty we have in Pennsylvania, Secretary Redding said. But far too often families do not know where their next meal is coming from and they need our help. Expanding the capacity of organizations like New Bethany to supply fresh, healthy food to families in need is just one part of a broad Shapiro Administration strategy to work toward a healthier, more secure Pennsylvania..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_038.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Dr. Patty Bennett, Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service, USDA, joins Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to visit New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_039.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Dr. Patty Bennett, Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service, USDA, joins Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to visit New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_040.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Dr. Patty Bennett, Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service, USDA, joins Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to visit New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_041.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Dr. Patty Bennett, Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service, USDA, joins Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to visit New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_042.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Todays grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapiro Administrations commitment to fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live..No one should go hungry in a state with the wealth and bounty we have in Pennsylvania, Secretary Redding said. But far too often families do not know where their next meal is coming from and they need our help. Expanding the capacity of organizations like New Bethany to supply fresh, healthy food to families in need is just one part of a broad Shapiro Administration strategy to work toward a healthier, more secure Pennsylvania..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_043.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Caryn Long Earl, Director, Food Assistance, Rep. Steve Samuelson, Susan Wandalowski, Director of Human Services for Northampton County, Marc Rittle, Executive Director, New Bethany, Dr. Patty Bennett, Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service, USDA, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23682_Ag_HungerAction_ERD_044.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>