Local Government News
Local School Districts Receive Food Service Equipment Grants, Kail Says
BEAVER, PA—Four local school districts are receiving funding to purchase new food service equipment for cafeterias because of grants awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). Funding for the grants is made available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is awarded to schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program.Beaver County’s Hopewell Area School District and Western Beaver County School District are receiving $33,500 and $24,185, respectively. Washington County’s Fort Cherry School District and McGuffey School District are...
Vogel, Kinkead Highlight Impacts of Capitol Hunger Garden as It Begins Its 14th Season
HARRISBURG – Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Rep. Emily Kinkead (D-20), co-chairs of the bicameral, bipartisan Legislative Hunger Caucus, are set to host a press conference to shed light on the enduring impacts of the Capitol Hunger Garden as it embarks on its 14th season.The press conference, scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, at 10 a.m. at the Capitol Hunger Garden located between the Main Capitol Building and the Ryan Office Building in Harrisburg, aims to showcase the vital role that the garden plays in the local community."The Capitol Hunger Garden is a wonderful...