FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 14, 2024
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Awarded $20,000 PA Hunger-Free Campus Grant
CHEYNEY, PA – Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education under the 2024-2025 PA Hunger-Free Campus program. This funding supports the University’s ongoing efforts to ensure that all students have reliable access to nutritious meals, fostering an environment where they can thrive academically, socially, and personally.
The PA Hunger-Free Campus Initiative, endorsed by Pennsylvania First Lady Lori Shapiro, focuses on reducing hunger and addressing students’ basic needs by building coalitions among colleges and universities. Through this grant, Cheyney University will enhance its existing support structures, develop targeted hunger-prevention strategies, and strengthen resources that help mitigate food insecurity on campus.
“We are grateful for this generous support,” said Aaron A. Walton, President Cheyney University. “This grant will allow us to expand and improve our student-focused initiatives, ensuring that every member of our campus community has the sustenance they need to focus on their education and personal growth.”
The grant’s performance period runs from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025. Throughout this period, Cheyney University will implement initiatives to empower students, build a stronger network of support, and create a lasting impact on the well-being of its community.
About Cheyney University of Pennsylvania:
Founded in 1837, Cheyney University is America’s oldest historically Black college and university (HBCU). The university is dedicated to empowering students to achieve their full potential through innovative programs and a supportive campus environment. Learn more at www.cheyney.edu.
For more information about the PA Hunger-Free Campus grant and Cheyney University’s efforts to address food insecurity, please contact:
Shawn Gauthney, Sr. Director of marketing and Communications
sgauthney@cheyney.edu, (610) 399-2060