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Feeding Pennsylvania is the statewide association of the Commonwealth’s nine Feeding America affiliated food banks. The mission of Feeding Pennsylvania is to promote and aid our member food banks in securing food and other resources to reduce hunger and food insecurity across the state and to provide a shared voice on the issues of hunger and food access within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

How We’re Making the Charitable Food System Work Better for all Pennsylvanians

As the statewide association of Pennsylvania’s nine regional Feeding America-affiliated food banks, Feeding Pennsylvania works to make the charitable food system work better for all Pennsylvanians. We’re not a food pantry ourselves. Instead, we operate in the background- sourcing food, securing funding, working with lawmakers, and helping the folks on the front lines ensure equitable access to nutritious food for our neighbors.

Our partner food banks collectively serve Pennsylvania’s sixty-seven counties and help provide support to over 1.5 million people annually by distributing more than 237 million pounds of food to more than 2,750 agencies, pantries and feeding programs. In 2023, our partner food banks’ collective workforce included over 620 employees who hosted more than 60,402 volunteers. Through volunteer efforts and strong community relationships, we spread awareness of food insecurity and hunger in our state.

A Voice for Hunger Relief

Feeding Pennsylvania is a strong voice for hunger relief across our state. We work with lawmakers to shape policies that improve access to food and address the root causes of food insecurity.

We foster the exchange of ideas, data, and educational tools among our member food banks. From in-person training to online reports, we strive to be the most comprehensive resource on ending hunger in Pennsylvania.

Hunger In Pennsylvania

Though many of us may not realize the grave disparities that exist in our own communities, people struggle with hunger in every county and congressional district in Pennsylvania. They could be our neighbors, kids in our children’s classes – the possibilities go on.

What Hunger Looks Like in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, over 1.5 million people, over 436,000 of whom are children, 
experience food insecurity every year.
The average cost of a meal in Pennsylvania is $4.05.

 

Our Members

Our member food banks span across all 67 counties and serve over 1.5 million people annually by distributing more than 164 million pounds of food throughout Pennsylvania to more than 2,700 agencies and feeding programs. To locate a food bank and to see which counties each food bank serves, please see below:

Board of Directors

Jay Worrall
- Board Chair
President, Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank
Jennifer Miller
- Board Vice Chair
Chief Executive Officer, Westmoreland Food Bank
Allison Czapp
- Board Treasurer
Associate Executive Director, Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania
Rebecca Page
- Board Secretary
Executive Director, Mercer County Food Bank
Joseph Arthur
- Board Member
Executive Director, Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
Loree D. Jones-Brown
- Board Member
Executive Director, Philabundance
Karen Seggi
- Board Member
Executive Director, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania
Lisa Scales
- Board Member
Chief Executive Officer, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Jennifer Warabak
- Board Member
Chief Executive Officer, Commission on Economic Opportunity, Weinberg NEPA Regional Food Bank

Our Team

Julie Bancroft
Chief Executive Officer
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Julie Bancroft
Chief Executive Officer

Julie joins Feeding Pennsylvania with more than ten years of non-profit association executive leadership experience in agriculture and human services. A graduate of Penn State University, her career has focused on marketing, operations, and communications strategy with an emphasis on mission-driven advocacy over the last decade. She was Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Apple Marketing Program before spending the previous six and a half years as the Chief Public Affairs Officer at the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

Julie is well positioned to lead Feeding Pennsylvania at a time when so many of our neighbors across the Commonwealth struggle with food insecurity. Her experience with creating campaigns and programs and successful track record of building partnerships is essential to our member food banks’ ability to secure food and other resources and provide a shared voice on the issues of hunger and food access.

In her free time, Julie volunteers on the AMA Central PA Marketing Committee and serves as the Secretary for the PA Public Relations Society. She lives in Camp Hill with her partner Brian and their two cats.

(717) 257-9856
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20 Erford Road, Suite 115
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043
Shea S. Saman
Chief Financial Officer
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Shea S. Saman
Chief Financial Officer

Shea has served as Chief Financial Officer since May 2021. Before coming to Feeding Pennsylvania, Shea served as the Director of Finance and Accounting at the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank (CPFB) where he worked for over eight years. During his time at the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Shea focused on building the finance and technology functions that supported the organization’s rapid growth and impact of its hunger-relief efforts. Shea also helped to develop CPFB’s PASS program and was responsible for leading the administration of the program during the food bank’s five-year contract term. During that time, Shea also provided accounting and administrative support to Feeding Pennsylvania during a period of tremendous growth. Prior to his time in food banking, Shea spent the early years of his career working in public accounting by providing audit, tax, valuation and litigation support services for local businesses and nonprofit organizations. 

Shea serves as Vice President of the board of the Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs while also volunteering on several of its committees, Treasurer of Communities in Schools of Pennsylvania, and he is also a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Shea serves on Feeding America’s Financial Leaders Steering Committee which helps to develop best practices in accounting and finance for the network of 200 regional food banks across the country. Shea holds a B.S. in Accounting from Penn State Harrisburg and is a graduate of Leadership Harrisburg Area’s Community Leadership Series.

In his free time, Shea enjoys music and spending time outdoors. Shea and his family live in Camp Hill.

(717) 257-9854
[email protected]
20 Erford Road, Suite 115
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043
Ryan Prater
Director of Public Policy
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Ryan Prater
Director of Public Policy

Ryan joins Feeding Pennsylvania from the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, a member of Feeding PA, where he served as Government Relations Manager. As Director of Public Policy, he helps to develop and implement Feeding Pennsylvania’s state and federal legislative policy priorities. He is also responsible for coordinating advocacy among member food banks and the broader anti-hunger network.

After graduating from Susquehanna University, Ryan moved to Harrisburg to begin his career in government relations. When you don’t see him around the Capitol, you can find him enjoying central PA’s many wineries and breweries, at Penn State football games, or cheering on his favorite Philly sports teams. He lives in Susquehanna Township with his girlfriend, Megan, and their dog, Linc.

(717) 257-9859
[email protected]
20 Erford Rd, Suite 115
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043
Megan Greevy
Director of Nutrition Education
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Megan Greevy
Director of Nutrition Education

Megan Greevy joined the team as Feeding Pennsylvania’s Healthy Pantry Initiative Coordinator and Registered Dietitian in January of 2019.  Megan completed her undergraduate degree in Nutrition at Mansfield University, then went on to do her dietetic internship and Master’s Degree through East Carolina University in North Carolina.  Since moving back to Pennsylvania, she has worked in healthcare with UPMC Pinnacle as a Registered Dietitian. She became Feeding Pennsylvania’s Director of Nutrition Education in 2023.

Megan works with our member food banks to increase healthy food and beverage distribution within their agency food pantries.  Her work includes developing/gathering nutrition education materials, educational programming, meeting infrastructure/equipment needs, and data collection.

Megan and her husband Scott live in Mechanicsburg with their two puppies that are like their children.  They love to spend time outdoors especially hiking and camping.  Megan loves all things food!  In the spring and summer months Megan can spend hours out in her garden.  Megan also enjoy cooking and trying new foods.

(717) 257-9852
[email protected]
20 Erford Road, Suite 115
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043
Tom Mainzer
Director of Agricultural Partnerships
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Tom Mainzer
Director of Agricultural Partnerships

Tom Mainzer serves as Director of Agricultural Partnerships for Feeding Pennsylvania. In that role, Tom is responsible for developing agriculture programs and relationships, as well as managing the Pennsylvania Agricultural Surplus System program and the Farm to Food Bank program. He works with agricultural producers and food manufacturers on opportunities to support Pennsylvania’s charitable food system all while helping to reduce hunger within the Commonwealth.

Prior to joining Feeding PA, Tom worked with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture as their Agricultural Trade Specialist assisting the Commonwealth’s food and agricultural producers and processors pursue export sales and other international business opportunities. This work also involved projects with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and the USDA and their Market Access Program cooperator partners.

Tom resides in State College, PA with his wife Emily and daughter Kathryn. He is a graduate of King’s College and received his MBA from Lehigh University. He enjoys golfing and spending time outdoors.

(717) 257-9850
[email protected]
20 Erford Road, Suite 115
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043
Claudia Sauers 
Data Systems Project Manager
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Claudia Sauers 
Data Systems Project Manager

Claudia Sauers serves Feeding Pennsylvania as the Data Systems Project Manager. In this role, Claudia oversees the strategic design, development, and maintenance of statewide data collection tools and processes, data warehouses, and reporting tools that support the goals of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, the charitable food network, and other key stakeholders.

Claudia has been working in data analysis and operations for more than 10 years. She has previously served as the Sr. Development Operations and Analytics Manager at the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and eagerly rejoined the anti-hunger movement leveraging her food bank experience to enhance and streamline data reporting for Pennsylvania’s charitable food network.

Claudia lives in Union County with her husband and two sons. They enjoy spending as much time outdoors as they can and enjoying the local landscape.

 

(717) 710-3096 ext. 110
[email protected]
20 Erford Road, Suite 115
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043
Erin Haafke
Community Relations Manager
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Erin Haafke
Community Relations Manager

Erin Haafke is the Community Relations Manager at Feeding Pennsylvania. A graduate of Mansfield University of Pennsylvania, she coordinates marketing efforts, fundraisers, donation campaigns and other events while overseeing the representation of Feeding Pennsylvania to the communities it serves. She coordinates with community and member food bank leaders to identify community needs and helps to create programs that address these needs. Fred Rogers’s quote, “All of us, at some time or other, need help. Whether we’re giving or receiving help, each one of us has something valuable to bring to this world. That’s one of the things that connects us as neighbors—in our own way, each one of us is a giver and a receiver,” encapsulates what she loves most about her work; building relationships is the cornerstone of Erin’s efforts in non-profit advocacy. In addition to these community-building efforts, Erin manages social media, communications and general media relations for the organization.

Prior to this role, she served as a music educator and director at South Eastern School District in Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania where she taught students in grades seven and eight.

Erin lives in the Harrisburg area with her partner and their dogs, Cindy Lou and Rizzo. In her spare time, Erin enjoys cooking, singing, playing the piano and taking Cindy Lou and Rizzo on long trail walks.

(717) 467-7553
[email protected]
20 Erford Road, Suite 115
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043
Christine Hartman
Accounting Manager
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Christine Hartman
Accounting Manager

Christine is grateful for the opportunity to serve the Feeding Pennsylvania team, including its members, neighbors, program providers, and donors as Accounting Manager. In addition to the day-to-day management of accounting activities and general ledger recording, Christine provides financial reporting and analysis support to the accounts receivable, accounts payable, and grant administration financial processes.

Christine joins the Feeding Pennsylvania team with over 20 years of accounting experience, primarily in the nonprofit industry. She holds a B.S.B.A. with a major in Accounting from Shippensburg University and is a CPA (inactive).

Drawing from her public accounting background and early work experiences, Christine approaches her position from a service perspective and strives to maintain an understanding of her team’s evolving business needs. In her management roles serving higher education, Christine prioritized customer service and enjoyed leading the financial services teams, and together, working collaboratively with the diverse campus community of faculty, administrators, staff and students to implement business processes, provide financial recording and reporting support to campus departments, and relay financial information in an approachable manner, based on the respective customer’s need.

(717) 467-7470
[email protected]
20 Erford Road, Suite 115
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043
Jenny Groff
Program Coordinator
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Jenny Groff
Program Coordinator

Jenny Groff joins Feeding Pennsylvania as the Program Coordinator, assisting the Director of Agricultural Partnerships, Tom Mainzer. In this role, Jenny contributes to the collection and management of data from the statewide member food banks for their participation in the USDA Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) program, the Pennsylvania Agricultural Surplus System (PASS) program, the Farm to Food Bank program and others. She aids in the tracking of this data to help the member food banks reach the goals set by these various programs, while also growing and supporting the charitable food network across the Commonwealth.

Jenny comes to Feeding PA from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture where she worked with the Fair Fund and commodity boards. She assisted in managing a $4 million, 5 grant program fund for the state’s 107 agricultural fairs, as well as county 4-H’s, FFA’s and statewide agricultural organizations, resulting in over 300 applications a year. Jenny also provided logistical and financial support to the state’s apple, peach and nectarine, potato, vegetable and wine commodity boards’ yearly assessment and research programs.

Jenny grew up in State College, PA and attended Penn State University, securing a degree in Animal Science with a minor in Agribusiness Management. She currently lives in Adams County with her partner, two dogs, Belted Galloway cows and chickens. They enjoy hunting, hiking with their dogs and spending their time outdoors.

(717) 467-7605
[email protected]
20 Erford Road, Suite 115
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043
Beth Hamilton
Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Regional Cooperative
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Beth Hamilton
Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Regional Cooperative

Beth Hamilton is the Executive Director of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Cooperative. She is responsible for day-to-day management as well as working with Feeding America and partner organizations on behalf of the MARC’s 24 members. Additionally, Beth supports Feeding PA, advising and assisting on our Agricultural Partnerships programs.

Beth comes to us after 12+ years of service at Central PA Food Bank as their Director of Food Sourcing and Logistics. In that role, Beth managed and prospected for food donors, managed state and federal agricultural programs, coordinated sharing of resources, food purchases and donations among other Feeding America food banks and managed a team of 30 staff. During her tenure, Central Pennsylvania Food Bank expanded its annual distribution from 17 MM lbs. to over 71 MM lbs. at the height of the pandemic.

Prior to joining Feeding PA and the MARC, Beth served on the MARC and Feeding PA’s boards and recently served as the Board Chair of the PA Motor Truck Association. Beth currently serves on Feeding America’s Food Sourcing Advisory Committee; and was appointed by the Secretary of the PA Department of Agriculture to serve on the state’s Emergency Food Assistance Advisory committee.

(717) 841-5451
[email protected]
20 Erford Road, Suite 115
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043
John Sciortino
Director of Operations, Mid-Atlantic Regional Cooperative
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John Sciortino
Director of Operations, Mid-Atlantic Regional Cooperative

John is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations at the MARC, in addition to managing all procurement and donation opportunities. He is extremely excited to be working at the MARC and is looking forward to continuously expanding his role to best support its members.

Prior to the MARC, John spent most of his adult life playing every role imaginable in the music industry. From booking nationwide tours, to overseeing venue operations, he brings a wealth of logistical and interpersonal skills to the MARC. His recent stints at organic vegetable farms in New Jersey and his home state of Vermont ignited his passion for fresh produce. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan, an avid musician, and spends most of his free time either reading or cooking.

(215) 344-1795
[email protected]
6700 Essington Avenue, Suite J-216
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19153
Nicole Calle
Operations Coordinator, Mid-Atlantic Regional Cooperative
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Nicole Calle
Operations Coordinator, Mid-Atlantic Regional Cooperative

Nicole is the Operations Coordinator at the MARC. She is responsible for assisting with day-to-day operations and providing logistics support for orders. Prior to the MARC, Nicole worked in the food banking and logistics sectors. With an understanding of food bank operations, coupled with her experience in logistics, she hopes to assist members with all their order needs and is excited to be part of the MARC team.

She is a graduate from Temple University and enjoys spending her free time with her family and friends. 

(215) 344-1795 ext. 107
[email protected]
6700 Essington Avenue, Suite J-216
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19153
Lucy Heurich
Member Services Coordinator, Mid-Atlantic Regional Cooperative
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Lucy Heurich
Member Services Coordinator, Mid-Atlantic Regional Cooperative

Lucy Heurich joined the MARC team in July 2022. Her role is centered around serving the members’ needs; this including order planning, scheduling, on-boarding new members, and much more. She is extremely excited to be part of the team and to continue building closer relationships with fellow members and neighbors.

Prior to the MARC, Lucy came from the retail side of produce. She spent ten years working her way up to being the grocery and perishable food buyer at Whole Foods Market. Lucy’s love of fresh produce began in her early days at Whole Foods where she was working part time while earning a bachelor’s degree from Moore College of Art & Design. Most of her free time is spent collecting vinyl records, hiking, painting, cooking, and hanging out with her partner and dog, Stevie – yes, she is named after the singer Stevie Nicks.

(215) 344-1795 ext. 108
[email protected]
6700 Essington Avenue, Suite J-216
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19153
Deb Fife
Operations Associate, Mid-Atlantic Regional Cooperative
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Deb Fife
Operations Associate, Mid-Atlantic Regional Cooperative

In her role, Deb is responsible for assisting with day-to-day operations and data management and providing logistics support for orders. She is excited to be working at the MARC and is looking forward to leveraging her skills to best support its members.

Prior to the MARC, Deb held fundraising operations and data management roles with The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation, Widener University, The PA Horticultural Society, and Philabundance. Described by her colleagues as a “data wizard” and “executive in charge of solving problems,” Deb is eager to make a meaningful impact at the MARC. A Jersey Shore native, Deb is a water lover, animal lover, an avid reader, and music enthusiast who spends her time dreaming of swashbuckling pirate adventures.

(717) 467-7529
[email protected]
6700 Essington Avenue, Suite J-216
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19153
Michael Romano
Operations Associate, Mid-Atlantic Regional Cooperative
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Michael Romano
Operations Associate, Mid-Atlantic Regional Cooperative

Michael J. Romano joined the MARC in January 2024 as an operations associate. He is primarily focusing on inventory management and administrative support with a goal to drive lean, sustainable process development and overall efficiency.

His operations background includes work in various wholesale and retail industries including beverage, houseplants, home goods, and furniture, from local neighborhood stores to international corporations. Working within his passions inspires dedication to his work, and providing good food for the community is no exception.

In his personal life, Michael is a published photographer, a voracious reader, a passionate cook, and a lover of plants and the bounty of nature.

(717) 467-7538
[email protected]
6700 Essington Avenue, Suite J-216
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19153

Financial Information

Feeding Pennsylvania is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization recognized by the State of Pennsylvania and the Internal Revenue Service.

We receive support from respected, national anti-hunger organizations including Feeding America, the State of Pennsylvania, and donations from both individuals and corporate partners.

As a statewide association of food banks, most of our annual budget is distributed directly to regional food banks to assist them in providing food and services in their community.

We are proud to receive Charity Navigator’s top 4-Star rating and a “Bronze Seal of Transparency” organization from Guide Star.

Read more about our financial stewardship in the reports and documents below.

Quarterly Updates

We need your help in advocating for robust nutrition and agricultural programs. The Farm Bill, the largest and most important piece of federal legislation for food and farming, impacts access to nutritious food for the millions of people experiencing food insecurity in Pennsylvania and throughout the country. Work with Feeding Pennsylvania and Feeding America to urge legislators to pass a bipartisan Farm Bill that supports food banks and the people they serve. To learn more about the farm bill and what you can do to advocate, go to feedingamerica.org/take-action/advocate/farm-bill.