Summer Backpack Program News Today

MIFFLINTOWN — The Juniata County Food Pantry is seeking donations for its upcoming summer backpack program. Single-serve lunch items are needed, according to Patricia Brown, Summer Backpack program coordinator for the Juniata County Food Pantry. Suggestions include cans of pasta meals, single-serve rice and/or mac ‘n cheese cups, microwave meals, ready-to-heat soups, fruit cups, pudding […]

In 1989, Sherry and Bill Alberta initiated the Elves Program with a heartfelt mission: to bring joy and assistance to needy children. What began as a gesture of kindness by

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Volunteers perform a cluster of tasks for Feeding South Dakota, from packing boxes to greeting people who’ve come by to pick up a supply of food. A knack for box-stacking

SENECA FALLS — The Seneca Falls Convention Days Committee will present its 2023 Community Service Award to the Rev. Leah Ntuala during a ceremony from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday at the

Meadowbrook Public Library is once again coordinating the Summer Backpack Program, a community initiative aimed at helping families with children and teens stretch their grocery budget during the summer months.

When classrooms empty for the summer, access to the USDA's free or reduced school meals is limited. Nationally...