Cambria County Backpack Project

09/12/2026

What does childhood hunger look like in Cambria County?

According to Feeding America’s 2024 data, 5,290 children in Cambria County experienced food insecurity. That's about 1 in every 5 children (20.9%).

🍎 73% of food-insecure children are estimated to have incomes at or below 185% of the federal poverty level, making them potentially eligible for federal nutrition programs.

🍎 The average meal in Cambria County costs approximately $3.66.

🍎 Together, food-insecure households face an estimated $13.7 million annual food budget shortfall.

These aren't just statistics. They're our community.
That's why we're working to reduce childhood hunger, one backpack at a time.

09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember. 🕊️

On September 11th, we remember the lives lost, the families affected, and all those who showed incredible courage and compassion during and after one of our nation's darkest days.

25 years later, one lesson remains just as important: when we take care of one another, our communities are stronger and the spirit of looking out for our neighbors is something we carry with us.

🧡

09/10/2026

From No Kid Hungry:

09/09/2026

Hunger is a community issue. And that means our community has a voice.

Talk about childhood hunger.
Share what you're learning.
Ask questions.
Support programs that help families put food on the table.

Speaking up is an action, too. 🧡

09/08/2026

We love our fairs in western PA! Remember these tips to stay safe and have fun!

09/07/2026

From our friends at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Foodbank: Johnstown drive up distribution is on 9/9, Hastings is on 9/23

09/05/2026

New research from No Kid Hungry shows that any families are being forced to make impossible trade-offs between buying food and paying for other essentials like household bills and school supplies. Learn more and see what we can do:

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Nourishing every child’s potential with access to three meals a day, every day, is the hallmark of securing a brighter future for our society. But due to the rising cost of living affecting daily American life, families are struggling to make ends meet and put enough food on the table. According t...

09/04/2026

Hunger isn't always obvious. It can look like a student who can't concentrate or a child who skips breakfast. It can be a parent choosing between groceries and another bill or a child who worries about what they'll eat over the weekend.

Hunger doesn't always look like hunger. If you or someone you know could benefit from weekend meals, please use the application below:

https://forms.gle/gbAy9SHVu6ZuzUbk6

09/03/2026

It's that time of year again! September's harvest of the month item is apples!

TELL US: What's your favorite way to have an apple? I love cold apple c***r in the fall!