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Krueger: $20,000 to address food insecurity at Neumann University

Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus    March 5, 2026 | 1:06 PM

BROOKHAVEN, March 5 – The Pennsylvania Department of Education has awarded a $20,000 grant to combat student hunger at Neumann University in Aston, state Rep. Leanne Krueger, D-Delaware, announced today.

Krueger said the grant will be used to expand access to food options, create food insecurity awareness initiatives, and upgrade facilities.

“Too often, students facing food insecurity keep their struggle private, or don’t know where to turn when they’re trying to balance hunger with the demands – and costs – of their studies,” said Krueger. “When college campuses offer easy-access programs and resources to address food insecurity, these students can get the support they need without worrying about the stigma sometimes associated with it.”

Neumann University is one of 30 institutions receiving a grant through the PA Hunger-Free Campus program. All of the recipients are members of the Hunger-Free Campus Initiative, a coalition of Pennsylvania institutions of higher education working to address student hunger and other basic needs.

The PA Hunger-Free Campus program is part of PDE’s PA EmpowerU, a statewide student-success and basic needs initiative built around eight keystones that represent the full spectrum of what students need to succeed, including financial stability, housing security, food access, transportation support, mental health and wellness, digital connectivity, safety and belonging, and adult and family support.