PFMA-backed legislative priorities introduced in General Assembly
PFMA is proud to be working with lawmakers on some of our priority issues this session, almost all of which have now been formally introduced as legislation. SNAP Distribution Schedule Reform Introduced as SB 242 by Sen. Dave Argall (R-Schuylkill) and HB 2095 by Rep. Dave Madsen (D-Dauphin) Synopsis: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) disbursements are distributed in PA on […]
Legislator Spotlight: Sen. Chris Gebhard
Sen. Chris Gebhard serves the 48th Senatorial District, which contains all of Lebanon County and portions of Berks and Lancaster counties. In the 2023-24 session, he serves on the Banking and Insurance; Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure; Environmental Resources and Energy; Law and Justice; and Rules and Executive Nominations committees. He also is the chairman […]
Congress should match food retailers’ commitment to women, infants and children
This article is largely based on the op-ed first appearing in City and State. Included here are additional comments from PA WIC. The US Department of Agriculture recently warned that a program which helps millions of families across the country access healthy food and nutrition services could face a $1 billion shortfall if Congress fails […]
Legislator Spotlight: State Senator Judy Schwank
What are your top three legislative priorities in 2024? Making childcare more affordable and accessible for Pennsylvania families, ensuring that economic development initiatives in my district are supported, and passing a 2024 Pennsylvania Farm Bill that builds on the investments we made in 2019 and further establishes Pennsylvania as a leader in agriculture. What are […]
Legislator Spotlight: State Rep. Martina White
What are your top three legislative priorities in 2024? I continue to stand up for public safety, parents rights to choose the best education for their children, and to foster the creation of good-paying jobs by making Pennsylvania more competitive and attractive to job creators. What are the important issues facing your district? Public safety […]
Retail Rescue, other programs bolster Feeding PA food banks to feed neighbors year-round
PFMA member Feeding Pennsylvania is the state association of nine Feeding America partner foods serving all 67 counties of the Commonwealth. There are 1.2 million people experiencing food insecurity in Pennsylvania—1 in 8 of them are children. Pennsylvania’s rural communities experience rates of food insecurity equal to or higher than our urban centers. Feeding Pennsylvania […]
Meet PFMA’s five newest members
We celebrate our membership growth and development every month by highlighting our new members. Membership growth is a major priority of PFMA to maintain a strong association. We enjoy welcoming these new retail and associate members who represent a variety of industries. Meet our newest members below: Med Free Living provides highly trusted products formulated with […]
PFMA remembers long-time colleague and friend: Randy St. John Jr.
We were saddened to hear the news of our former PFMA colleague and friend, Randy St. John, losing his long battle with cancer in late October. Randy served as Sr. Vice President of the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association from 1989 to 2017. Spending many days at the State Capitol, he worked in Government Relations, edited […]
Legislator Spotlight: Rep. Seth Grove
What are your top three legislative priorities in 2024? My top four legislative priorities will always remain the same: Create pro-growth policies to advance the economy of the Commonwealth. Improve the financial management of the Commonwealth. Improve the transparency of government. Weed out and eliminate fraud, waste and abuse wherever it resides in state government. […]
Family Meals Month
Family Meals Month is officially celebrated in September. A month-long campaign that encourages families to come together at least once a week to share a meal. The “holiday” first began as a movement to bring families together to enjoy a meal at least one time a month. Studies have shown frequent family meals lead to better nutrition […]