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UnitedHealthcare Donates $850,000 To Five Nonprofit Organizations in Pennsylvania

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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In total, UnitedHealthcare is donating more than $11.1 million in grants through its Empowering Health program across 12 states.

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  • In total, UnitedHealthcare is donating more than $11.1 million in grants through its Empowering Health program across 12 states.
  • Grant recipients in Pennsylvania include:
    Children’s Crisis Treatment Center , Philadelphia – $275,000 to support care coordination of integrated school-based services in Philadelphia schools and expand services to early childhood learning centers.
  • “UnitedHealthcare is honored to support the important work these local organizations are doing to provide greater access to services for underserved communities in Pennsylvania,” said Blair Boroch, CEO, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Pennsylvania.
  • Identifying and addressing social determinants of health needs is a core aspect of how UnitedHealthcare serves its members.

PA Farm Show Butter Sculpture Recycling Shows Positive Impact Dairy Farmers Have on Planet

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Sunday, January 15, 2023
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HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Farm Show's 32nd butter sculpture, "Pennsylvania Dairy: Rooted in Progress for Generations to Come," celebrated the proud traditions of the Commonwealth's farm families who have worked together for generations to produce wholesome food for their community in a sustainable way. The deconstruction and recycling of the 1,000 pounds of butter showcases how dairy farmers make a positive impact on the planet.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Farm Show's 32nd butter sculpture, "Pennsylvania Dairy: Rooted in Progress for Generations to Come," celebrated the proud traditions of the Commonwealth's farm families who have worked together for generations to produce wholesome food for their community in a sustainable way.
  • The deconstruction and recycling of the 1,000 pounds of butter showcases how dairy farmers make a positive impact on the planet.
  • American Dairy Association North East, in conjunction with Reinford Farms and the Friendship Community 4-H Club of Dauphin County, dismantled the 1,000-pound sculpture today at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center.
  • Dairy farmer Brett Reinford then transported the 1,000 pounds of butter to his dairy farm in Mifflintown, Pa.

BREAKING RECORDS AT THE PA FARM SHOW! SIP TO SUPPORT HUNGER!

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Farm Show is well underway in Harrisburg, and thanks to generous corporate donations, the Fill a Glass with Hope® campaign kicks off the New Year with a record setting $201,000!

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Farm Show is well underway in Harrisburg, and thanks to generous corporate donations, the Fill a Glass with Hope® campaign kicks off the New Year with a record setting $201,000!
  • Funds enable food banks to purchase fresh milk at a reduced price from local dairy processors to ensure that food insecure families have access to the essential nutrients that milk provides.
  • Those attending the PA Farm Show can support the campaign by making donations at collection containers at the PA Dairymen's Milkshake Booths at the PA Preferred® Food Court Main Hall and at the GIANT Expo Hall.
  • Donations can be made anytime online at https://www.feedingpa.org/our-programs/fill-a-glass-with-hope/ .

2022 FILL A GLASS WITH HOPE® KICKOFF AT PA FARM SHOW IS BACK IN-PERSON HELPING TO POUR FRESH MILK TO FAMILIES IN NEED

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Friday, January 7, 2022
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Launched in 2015 in Central Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh, Fill a Glass with Hope expanded in 2016 to become the first statewide charitable fresh milk distribution program in the country.

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  • Launched in 2015 in Central Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh, Fill a Glass with Hope expanded in 2016 to become the first statewide charitable fresh milk distribution program in the country.
  • Since its inception, Fill a Glass with Hope has provided more than 27 million servings of milk to families in need through Feeding Pennsylvania's nine-member food banks statewide.
  • Fresh milk has become increasingly available at food pantries across Pennsylvania, giving kids and their parents another great choice, which is power packed."
  • That's why we are thrilled to support this amazing partnership and vital program, Fill a Glass with Hope," said Dave Smith.

Farm Credit Contributes $20,000 to Pennsylvania’s Urban Ag Grant Program

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Monday, November 1, 2021
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Westminster, MD, Nov. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MidAtlantic Farm Credit, a members-owned cooperative and an institution of the national Farm Credit system, contributed $20,000 to the Pennsylvania Farm Bills Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program, increasing the overall budget from $500,000 to $520,000.

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  • Westminster, MD, Nov. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MidAtlantic Farm Credit, a members-owned cooperative and an institution of the national Farm Credit system, contributed $20,000 to the Pennsylvania Farm Bills Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program, increasing the overall budget from $500,000 to $520,000.
  • Over the past few years, we have seen a large increase in agriculture infrastructure needs in urban areas throughout our territory, says Tom Truitt, CEO of MidAtlantic Farm Credit.
  • Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding says, MidAtlantic Farm Credit has been a tremendous partner to agriculture and rural Pennsylvania for generations.
  • For more information about the Pennsylvania Farm Bills Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program and to apply, visit agriculture.pa.gov/Pages/Urban-Agriculture-Infrastructure-Grants.aspx .