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February 27, 2026
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PA Pork Tackles Hunger through the Sac Hunger Campaign
The Pennsylvania Pork Producers Council continues to see the impact the Sack Hunger Campaign provides through its ongoing partnership with Penn State Nittany Lions football. Each sack recorded during the regular football season results in 50 pounds of pork being donated to food banks across the Commonwealth.
During the 2025 season, Penn State recorded 28 sacks, resulting in 1,400 pounds of pork to help meet the needs of families. In support of the Sack Hunger Campaign, the PA Pork Producers Council Board of Directors also pledged an additional 2,200 pounds of pork through their Give a Ham initiative. This year, PA Pork is proud to provide a grand total of 3,600 pounds of nutritious pork to those in need.
“This campaign continues to showcase the power of partnership and shared purpose,” said Courtney Gray, Executive Director of PA Pork. “Working alongside Penn State Football allows us to highlight pork’s role as a high-quality protein while making a meaningful difference for families facing food insecurity.”
All donated ground pork will be distributed through the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank network, ensuring it reaches communities throughout central Pennsylvania. Pork provides essential nutrients, including protein, B-vitamins, and minerals, helping support balanced and healthy diets. Ground pork specifically meets the standards to be considered American Heart Healthy.
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The Pennsylvania Pork Producers Council (PPPC) administers the Pork Checkoff on behalf of the state’s nearly 3,000 pig farmers. PPPC acts as a steward for Pork Checkoff funds at the state level and is charged with executing specific programs in the areas of promotion, research and education. No funds may be used for lobbying or to influence government policy. Checkoff-funded promotions are designed to increase domestic pork sales through consumer, retail and food service outreach. Additionally, Checkoff-funded research is administered in all areas of pork production, processing and human nutrition to develop a higher quality, more profitable and innovative product in the competitive meat protein market.
