Pa. Residents Urged to Donate to Local Food Pantries

Even though the federal government is back to business as usual, millions of Pennsylvanians continue to feel the ramifications of the 35-day shutdown, and likely will for weeks to come.

Food banks and pantries across the country also are feeling the effects of the shutdown and Gov. Tom Wolf is encouraging Pennsylvanians who can to donate to their local charitable food organization.

“Food banks and pantries across Pennsylvania felt the effects of the federal government shutdown during the time of year when resources are already strained due to weather,” Gov. Wolf said. “If you already...