Cumberland County Food System Alliance - PA

09/10/2026

Apply before September 15! PA FFFI supports eligible food retail projects across Pennsylvania that are working to improve access to healthy, affordable food. If you know of businesses or projects that may be a good fit, please encourage them to apply.

09/08/2026

Free school meals are an investment in kids and families. Join FRAC for a Hill briefing on Free Healthy School Meals for All, featuring experts and leaders working to make sure every child has access to healthy meals at school. RSVP: https://bit.ly/4wmfQHv

09/08/2026

Come on out for another great market tomorrow! Celebrate the end of our warm days with some delicious ice cream from Honey Bear on their monthly visit to Market! Enjoy the bountiful produce, wonderful baked goods, and locally produced beverages and products. Grab some yummy prepared food for dinner and enjoy the amazing tunes of Exit 12 and stop by the educational tent to learn gardening tips from the Carlisle Garden Club! Meet us at market every Wednesday 3-7! Be part of our market community! 🥕🍉🥒🍄‍🟫🥖🫑🍕

Update: The Winery at the Long Shot Farm and Pecan Meadow Farm will not be at market today. They will return next week!

09/08/2026

12 days left to register! 📅 Future You will be glad Present You took 30 seconds to sign up. 😉

🥗 Healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated!

Join us for the CCFSA 2026 Fall Community Conversation — Building Better Plates: Practical Nutrition for Real Life to cook, learn, and enjoy dinner with your family, friends and neighbors.

Check out the flyer for details and reserve your spot today! 👇

09/08/2026

09/04/2026

📆 2026-27 Adopt a Cow Program Calendar
We’re so excited to see more than 48,000 classrooms and groups signed up for this year’s Adopt a Cow program! When will you receive your first update? When will you meet your adopted calf? Take a look at our program calendar and save these dates. You’ll start receiving updates and announcements in October following this timeline.
You can also log in to the Discover Dairy & Adopt a Cow portal for more information and to download a print copy of the calendar: https://www.discoverdairy.com/login/

09/04/2026

🎪 Save the date for National School Lunch Week!

Join school nutrition programs across the country in celebrating October 12–16, 2026! This year’s “Cafeteria Circus” theme is the perfect opportunity to spotlight the nutritious meals, dedicated school nutrition professionals and behind-the-scenes teamwork that help students thrive every day.

Drop a comment and share the fun ideas your kitchen is planning to celebrate!

09/04/2026

Need help? PA Navigate can help you find it.

Life doesn't always go as planned. Whether you're looking for food, housing, transportation, utility assistance, childcare, healthcare, or other community resources, PA Navigate makes it easier to find the support you need all in one place.

PA Navigate is a free, secure online tool that connects Pennsylvanians with community-based organizations, healthcare providers, and state and local agencies. You can search for resources in your community, refer yourself for services, or receive referrals from your healthcare provider to connect with programs that meet your needs. The platform also helps organizations work together more effectively, creating a more coordinated experience for the people they serve.

Finding help shouldn't mean navigating a maze of disconnected services. PA Navigate helps make those connections simpler.

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Together, we're building stronger connections, stronger communities, and better outcomes for Pennsylvanians.

09/02/2026

🍎 PENNSYLVANIA FRUIT GROWERS: UP TO $10 MILLION IN RELIEF IS AVAILABLE! 🍑

Did your fruit operation suffer losses from freezing temperatures between April 1–21, 2026?

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is offering up to $10 million in disaster assistance to help eligible Pennsylvania fruit growers recover from those losses.

⏰ APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, September 21, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST

If you or someone you know may qualify, don’t miss this opportunity. Please review the program requirements and application instructions before applying: https://www.pa.gov/services/pda/apply-for-the-pa-fruit-grower-freeze-disaster-assistance-recovery-grant

📣 Please share this post to help make sure affected fruit growers across Pennsylvania know about this assistance before the deadline.

Apply for the PA Fruit Grower Freeze Disaster Assistance Recovery Grant

09/02/2026

September 16th in Gettysburg! Dinner Provided & Childcare Available
Register now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWW5oDSGwwX9jFfP6__K26EgSi8F0jIRi3oJq05yTDp10uQQ/viewform

📆Save the date!!

🍎Join the Adams County Food Policy Council Food Forum on Wednesday, 9/16 to connect with local growers, organizations, families, businesses, and community members who are working to strengthen Adams County's food system.

Pull up a chair—we saved you a seat!