American Dairy Association North East raises $201K for Fill a Glass with Hope campaign
In 2016, Pennsylvania program became the first charitable fresh milk program in the country.
American Dairy Association North East, Feeding Pennsylvania and the PA Dairymen's Association announced a new record of more than $201,000 raised to kick off the 2023 Fill a Glass with Hope campaign at the PA Farm Show. Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding joined the festivities with former NFL wide receiver Torrey Smith, a two-time Super Bowl Champion with the Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens.
In 2016, Fill a Glass with Hope became the first statewide charitable fresh milk program in the country, and has provided more than 34 million servings of milk to families in need. Feeding Pennsylvania and their nine-member food banks solicited sponsors to kick-start the 2023 campaign, raising a record of over $201,000. Funds will be used to purchase fresh milk at a reduced price from their local dairy processors.