Pennsylvania Hunger Caucus

   

Legislative Hunger Caucus

View LIVE Feed of the Capitol Hunger Garden


Capitol Hunger Garden


 

Thank you for all those that came out on Friday, May 7th for the inaugural planting of the Capitol Hunger Garden. On that day, we had a total of 20 volunteers working to plant the fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs, all of which will be donated to our local food banks for those who are hungry. 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 and Representative John Myers

(Click here for photos and more information)


Focus on PA

Focus on Pennsylvania - Summer 2010 - Update on Capitol Hunger Garden as well as a report on Community Supported Agriculture (CSA).
Focus on Pennsylvania

August 24, 2010 - Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association volunteers in the Capitol Hunger Garden to harvest vegetables for area food banks

August 16, 2010 - Pennsylvania Grange and Penn State Co-Op Extension Volunteers harvest vegetables in the Capitol Hunger Garden

August 10, 2010 - Cathedral Consolidated School volunteers help harvest vegetables at the Capitol Hunger Garden

August 3, 2010 - Volunteers from the Pennsylvania Hunger Action Center harvest vegetables for the needy in the Capitol Hunger Garden.

July 20, 2010 - Kids from Tri-County Opportunities Industrialization Center from Harrisburg visits the Capitol Hunger Garden.

July 3, 2010 - Senator Brubaker and his staff help out in the Capitol Hunger Garden.

June 25, 2010 - Legislative staff members lend a hand in the Capitol Hunger Garden

June 17, 2010 - Central Pennsylvania Food Bank asks staff to help with Capitol Hunger Garden

June 11, 2010 - Ag Coalition volunteers help with first harvest of the season

June 1, 2010 - Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture volunteers come out to help with the Capitol Hunger Garden

May 5, 2010 - Hunger Caucus Breaks Ground on Capitol Hunger Garden (Click for photos and audio/video)

May 5, 2010 - Capitol Hunger Garden Groundbreaking To Take Place This Morning

May 3, 2010 - Capitol Hunger Garden Groundbreaking Slated for Wednesday, May 5

May 3, 2010 - Brubaker Legislation Would Dedicate Funding to Food Banks
Senator Brubaker Audio

April 20, 2010 - Hunger Caucus Plans Capitol Hunger Garden

Volunteer for the Capitol Hunger Garden


Legislative Membership

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

February 9, 2009 - Agenda
Senator BrubakerSenator Brubaker

News

  • August 21, 2010 - Lawmakers lend a hand with hunger garden (Patriot-News)
  • August 10, 2010 - Food banks benefit from hunger garden's bounty (Patriot-News)
  • June 2, 2010 - 2010 Pennsylvania Farm Market Guide Helps Consumers Find Locally Grown Food, Support Farmers
  • May 5, 2010 - Hunger Caucus Breaks Ground on Capitol Hunger Garden
    Senator Brubaker Audio
  • May 5, 2010 - Capitol Hunger Garden Groundbreaking To Take Place This Morning
  • May 3, 2010 - Capitol Hunger Garden Groundbreaking Slated for Wednesday, May 5
  • May 3, 2010 - Brubaker Legislation Would Dedicate Funding to Food Banks
    Senator Brubaker Audio
  • April 20, 2010 - Hunger Caucus Plans Capitol Hunger Garden
  • March 18, 2010 - Hunger Caucus Meeting Scheduled for March 24
  • May 20, 2009 - Brubaker Recognizes Isaac's Restaurant and Deli for Substantial Hunger Donation
  • May 18, 2009 - Joint letter from Senator Brubaker and Rep Myers to Giant Food
  • May 7, 2009 - 17 Percent of US Children Under 5 May Face Hunger (Associated Press from Yahoo News)
  • March 30, 2009 - Joint letter from Senator Brubaker and Rep Myers regarding use of ARRA funds.
  • February 10, 2009 - Brubaker Launches Hunger Caucus Website
  • February 9, 2009 - Hunger Caucus Meeting Examines PA Food Insecurity Issues
  • January 22, 2009 - Senator Brubaker and Representative Myers announce the formation of the Pennsylvania Legislative Hunger Caucus
  • January 2009 - In a radio address, Senator Mike Brubaker talks about the creation of a Hunger Caucus in the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
    Monthly Radio Address - Senator Mike Brubaker
  • December 4, 2008 - Brubaker Announces Formation of Hunger Caucus
    Senator BrubakerSenator Brubaker

Photo Gallery

Organizations That Can Help:

Links of  Interest:

 

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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