September 29, 2026 - Lykens, PA
Yesterday, First Lady Lori Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Jessica Shirley highlighted the Shapiro Administration's nearly $18 million investment in food recovery infrastructure to help nonprofits across Pennsylvania get more fresh, wholesome food to families while reducing food waste.During a visit to The Valley Lighthouse, a 2026 recipient of $50,000 in Food Recovery Infrastructure Grant (FRIG) funding, First Lady Shapiro and Secretary Shirley saw firsthand how the investment is helping the organization expand its food distribution capacity. The grant funded a box truck, freezer, and refrigerator - allowing The Valley Lighthouse to more than double the amount of food it can pick up and distribute to families in need."Access to fresh, healthy food is a challenge for too many across Pennsylvania," said First Lady Lori Shapiro. "Josh and I, along with the entire Shapiro Administration, will continue to work to increase food security across the Commonwealth, and funding sources that help nonprofit organizations do more are vitally important. We will continue our work to ensure families have access to fresh, wholesome, nutritious food."SpeakersStephen Sands, Executive Director, The Valley LighthouseStacey Rudisill, Assistant Manager, The Valley LighthouseLori Shapiro, First LadySecretary Jessica Shirley, Department of Environmental Protection
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