CF congressionally directed grants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Utilities Service awarded a $805,233 Project Grant to the Westmoreland County Food Bank Inc. (Westmoreland Food Bank) under the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766). The award, which runs from June 18, 2024, to June 18, 2026, supports Westmoreland Food Bank's efforts to address food insecurity and provide nutritious food and essential resources to low-income individuals and families in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

As a prime recipient of federal grants, Westmoreland Food Bank offers nutrition assistance services and collaborates with various government agencies to distribute food and benefits to eligible community members. The organization also serves as a sub-recipient, assisting in the distribution of funds from federal nutrition assistance programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). This funding enables Westmoreland Food Bank to continue its comprehensive approach to combating hunger and supporting vulnerable populations in its local community.