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September 14, 2023 - Harrisburg, PA

Shapiro Administration, Community Partners Highlight Importance of Charitable Food Network, Necessity of Food Assistance Programs During Hunger Action Month

Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Cheryl Cook visited Downtown Daily Bread today to highlight the importance of food assistance programs and the charitable food network to help people facing food insecurity as well as how the Shapiro Administration is working to help Pennsylvanians meet this essential need. September is Hunger Action Month, which aims to raise awareness about the prevalence of food insecurity and encourage people to help in any way they can.

"Having enough to eat and having access to nutritious food is vital to a person's physical and mental health, including their ability to learn, grow, and thrive. Every Pennsylvanian deserves the dignity and peace of mind of knowing where their next meal is coming from," said Secretary Arkoosh. "I encourage those who need help paying for food to apply for nutrition assistance, and for those who are able, to donate your money and your time to local food banks, pantries, and community kitchens. Our communities are only as strong as our neighbors who are struggling, so we all must work together to make sure everyone has what they need to live well, pursue their goals, and thrive."

Speakers include:
Downtown Daily Bread Executive Director Corrie Lingenfelter
Representative Patty Kim
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Cheryl Cook
Dauphin County Commissioner George Hartwick
Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams
Central PA Food Bank CEO Joe Arthur
Feeding Pennsylvania Community Relations Manager Erin Haafke

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