Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank

Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank is a non-profit organization registered to receive federal grant awards since May 21, 2010. As a tax-exempt corporate entity, it operates in the charitable sector, focusing on food distribution and assistance programs for those in need. The organization's name suggests it is involved in collecting and distributing fresh food to address food insecurity in its community. Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank has maintained an active registration in SAM.gov, with its current registration set to expire on August 26, 2025, indicating ongoing eligibility for federal funding opportunities. Through federal grant sub-awards, the organization primarily provides services related to food distribution and assistance programs, supporting both local communities and the broader agricultural sector.

The majority of Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank's federal grant sub-awards have been administered through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and related initiatives, with the Department of Agriculture Pennsylvania serving as the prime grantee. These sub-awards are predominantly described as "TEFAP TRADE MITIGATION BONUS," suggesting that the organization has been involved in distributing food commodities provided by the USDA to mitigate the effects of trade disputes on American farmers. Additionally, one sub-award is labeled as "FFATA TEFAP," likely referring to reporting requirements under the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act for The Emergency Food Assistance Program. These grant activities indicate that Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank plays a crucial role in the distribution of government-provided food assistance to eligible recipients in Pennsylvania, acting as an intermediary between federal food assistance programs and local communities in need.