At November’s Policy Pulse Speaker Series, attendees heard from Central Pennsylvania Food Bank leaders Shila Ulrich and Zachary Zook. They spoke about how federal budget impasses and rising food insecurity are affecting our region.
During the discussion, they outlined key policy issues, shared current data trends, and explained how the Food Bank is supporting families during the pause in federal SNAP funding.
The Central PA Food Bank has already invested more than $500,000 in additional food orders and agency partner grants. It is also administering another $1 million in emergency funds from the Governor to boost purchasing and support local partners. The need is unprecedented, and the Food Bank expects to expand its response as this crisis continues.
Additional resources from the Food Bank include:
· Advocacy Action
· Ways to Give
· Learn More About Hunger
Be sure to join us for our next Policy Pulse on December 4. The session will feature informal networking with key staff serving our regional legislative delegation. Register here.
About the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC
For 140 years, the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC has served as the region’s catalyst for economic prosperity. The organization combines business, community, and economic development services to enhance the region’s vitality and livability. The Chamber is a five-star accredited chamber through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce—a distinction held by fewer than 1 percent of chambers nationwide. CREDC is the Certified Economic Development Organization for Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties
The Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) is the economic development arm of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber and the Certified Economic Development Organization (CEDO) approved by the Commonwealth’s Department of Community and Economic Development to perform economic development activities using Pennsylvania’s funding programs in Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry counties.
