The Harry & Jeannette Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank works with their PASS funds to support vendors in their community. Weinberg has regularly utilized PASS with Lucas Farms to support local produce growers and provide fresh, nutritious products to the clients in their region. Jon Lucas of Lucas Farms stated, “We enjoy working with Weinberg…
The Greater Washington County Food Bank partnered with Emerald Valley Artisans Cheese to purchase locally-sourced Mixed Dairy Boxes utilizing Pennsylvania Agricultural Surplus System (PASS) funds. These boxes help the Food Bank achieve their goal of working with Washington County producers to help their neighbors in need. Alisa Fasnacht of Emerald Valley Artisans shared, “I’m a farmer and I want…
The Westmoreland County Food Bank recently utilized the PASS program to help their partnership with Pleasant Lane Farms. The partnership helps fulfill WCFB’s goal of working with local vendors, particularly those in the dairy industry, to procure products for the clients they serve. Jason Frye with Pleasant Lane Farms shared, “We’re proud of the cheeses and the…