How will USDA cuts affect Centre County?
A Centre County school district, food bank and food provider are among those preparing for uncertain impacts after the Trump administration announced it will cut two federal food assistance programs.
New course partners with State College Food Bank to promote service and learning
The course introduces students to the challenges and successes of an organization addressing a public health need—in this case, food insecurity—and can interact with the clients being served, according to Rhubart.
GIANT Company Donates 200 Turkeys to State College Food Bank
The turkeys donated helped put relief on the food bank and the budget for the rest of the year. “They’re not only giving time, but they’re also giving resources, which is amazing,” Beck said.
Arboretum Harvests Hundreds of Pounds of Produce for State College Food Bank
Harvesting at the Arboretum is primarily done by a team of volunteers from different parts of the community and thanks to their work, hundreds of pounds of fresh produce have been donated to the food bank annually.
Centre County Recognizes Hunger Action Month as Food Banks See Continued Rise in Need
The Centre County Board of Commissioners issued a proclamation on Tuesday, Sept. 3, declaring September as Hunger Action Month in Centre County.
No-Cost Produce Market Continues to Help the Community
With the help of local farmers and volunteers, the market has been able to expand over the past four years. During the first year, the food bank held three No-Cost Produce Markets. Now, it has planned eight events between June and September.
State College Food Bank Reaches $3M Capital Campaign Goal; Open House Scheduled for New Facility
“We would like to extend a special thanks to The Hamer Foundation and The Ed & Charlene Friedman Charitable Foundation for their extraordinary generosity, commitment, and for wrapping up our campaign. Their significant contributions have been instrumental in achieving our campaign goals and ensuring a brighter future for our community.”
The State College Food Bank's 'bigger and better' location is open. Take a look around.
“We’re going from a building with around 5,000 square feet to one with around 18,000 square feet — the size of the pantry alone in this building is bigger than the food bank as a whole at our old location,” Beck said Wednesday. “This place is bigger and better than before — it’s immense and I think it’s going to be a welcome change for all of our clients and volunteers.” Read more at: https://www.centredaily.com/news/local/community/state-college/article287558140.html#storylink=cpy
State College Food Bank Gets More Space to Serve Growing Need
Last month, the State College Food Bank, which has been combating hunger since 1982, took a giant step toward fulfilling its mission for Centre County (“providing food security, directly or indirectly”) and its vision (“that one day, no one will go hungry”). Relocating from its old South Atherton Street location to a much larger site at 169 Gerald Street (off East College Avenue) made this leap possible.
State College Food Bank take on more growing need
With the holiday season upon us, the State College Food Bank has been working to tackle the escalating issue of food insecurity in Centre County.
State College Food Bank’s new facility to serve more people is taking shape.
State College Food Bank’s new facility to serve more people is taking shape. How you can help, and more!
State College Food Bank Launches $3 million Capital Campaign
The State College Food Bank is fighting hunger in Centre County and is looking to make even more of an impact by moving into a larger space.
State College Food Bank Fundraising Campaign
State College Food Bank launches public fundraising campaign with plans to create grocery store for those in need.
Corl Street Elementary School Cereal Drive
As part of a community service project, fifth grade students at Corl Street Elementary School collected almost 500 cereal boxes for the State College Food Bank. To celebrate the successful food drive, the cereal boxes were set up like dominos and the entire school watched as the boxes fell through the hallways.
Centre County food resources discuss relation between food insecurity,
For many, facing food insecurity can make them feel ashamed and hesitant to reach out for help, but food donation organizations across Centre County would say otherwise.
Need for Food Assistance Growing
Local need for food assistance growing by the week.
Community Farmers Market Provides Free Produce to Centre County
The Community Farmers Market gives everyone in Centre County a chance to get local produce at no cost, while supplies last. The State College Food Bank, State College Downtown Rotary Club, the Nittany Mall and Think We Not Me are all teaming up to help the community be happy and healthy
Collaboration helps Provide Thanksgiving meals to Community for Second Year
“After the success of our drive-through distribution in partnership with the State College Area School District and Central PA Food Bank last year, we saw the need to host the event again,” said Allayn Beck, executive director of SCFB.
Helping Hands Food Pantry is Launched
Open since October, the SCASD site is the first installment of the food bank’s school pantry experimental program. State College Food Bank Executive Director Allayn Beck said she hopes the pantry, by first providing immediate help and then connecting families to the food bank, removes barriers to seeking assistance.
Free Fresh Produce for Centre County Residents
The State College Food Bank, along with Faith Centre Food Bank, State College Downtown Rotary, Nittany Mall and Think We, not Me, will hold a no-cost fresh produce market for Centre County residents.
Nittany Eye Associates give generous donation to State College Food Bank, inspired by act of kindness
A local business was inspired to donate to the State College FoodBank after an act of kindness from one of their patients.
Amidst Pandemic Food Bank Sees Increased Need for Thanksgiving Help
Each year, the State College Food Bank works toward the goal that no one in Centre County goes without a Thanksgiving dinner. This year, with families struggling because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, that goal was made all the more important.
