Central Pennsylvania Food Bank lauds ending of state budget impasse

Central Pennsylvania Food Bank lauds ending of state budget impasse

The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank has released a statement praising the end to the 2026 Pa. state budget impasse, noting the importance of state funds to fight rising food insecurity.

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Addendum: Nov. 13, 2025: This article was written prior to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announcing the $50.1B state budget signing into law. The deal ends a four-month budget impasse that stopped the flow of millions of dollars of funding to Berks County schools, nonprofits, businesses, programs, and services. By Susan Shelly McGovern for Berks County Community Foundation Richie Santiago spends five or six hours on most weekdays at the Cir…

Pennsylvania Passes State Budget: Programs Addressing Food Insecurity Resume

The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank is grateful that the General Assembly has passed and Governor Shapiro has signed the 2026 state budget into law. With renewed funding, both the State Food Purchase Program (SFPP) and the Pennsylvania Agricultural Surplus System (PASS) will once again provide vital support to Pennsylvanians facing food insecurity while strengthening local farm communities.   As part of the budget, we extend our sincere appreciat…