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Thank you for all those that came out on May 4th for the annual planting of the Capitol Hunger Garden. Thanks to those who came out to help that day and we look forward to seeing you all back in the future!

Sincerely,

Senator Mike Brubaker


 

May 8, 2012 - Volunteers Break Ground on Capitol Hunger Garden's Third Season

May 4, 2012 - Photos - The Capitol Hunger Garden’s 2012 season opened with volunteers from Hunger Free PA, Department of General Services, Department of Agriculture, Senator Mike Brubaker’s Office and the Master Gardeners from Penn State Extension planning and planting.

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Even though Pennsylvania is a world leader in food production and processing, far too many state residents struggle every day with hunger and food insecurity. In fact, there is no district in our Commonwealth where hunger does not exist.

As elected officials in Pennsylvania it is both our moral obligation and fiscal imperative to decrease the high human and economic toll of hunger in the Commonwealth in a cooperative bi-partisan way.

That's why we formed the Legislative Caucus on Hunger. Our goal is to bring together government at the state, federal and local levels and work together with community partners to effectively address hunger and the underlying causes contributing to it. This website will include information on what the caucus is doing to fight hunger in Pennsylvania as well as information on food banks and other places where people can go to receive help or to make a donation. Hunger hurts Pennsylvania – but working together, we can help those in need.

Hunger Caucus Framework

Meetings

News

  • December 4, 2011 - 7 Facts About Climate Change And Hunger

  • September 2, 2011 - U.S. Department of Agriculture's Summer Champion Award Presented to Three Summer Food Service Programs in Pennsylvania

  • September 1, 2011 - They SHARE the bounty, and the work (Philly.com)

  • June 1, 2011 - Septa Teams with Philabundance for "Stop Hunger at Your Station" Food Drive, runs June 6th- June 20th.

  • April 26, 2011 - Soaring Costs Force Some Renters To Choose Between Shelter And Food (Huffington Post)

 

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The Hunger Caucus deeply appreciates the generosity of all contributors, and their kindness and selflessness are an important part of our efforts to promote food security in Pennsylvania.

 

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