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Nov 2
4 min

'The numbers floored me': hunger in Pennsylvania hits highest level since pandemic's start

Demand for food aid surges in state and across country, with 54m potentially facing hunger by year’s end Charles Bennicoff hasn’t worked ...

Food Banks Rises to Challenges during Pandemic

Sheila Christopher

Oct 18
2 min

Food Banks Rises to Challenges during Pandemic

Pennsylvania’s statewide network of regional food banks has been lauded during the pandemic for efforts to help struggling families.

DHS Provides Update On Latest Medicaid, SNAP Enrollment Data, Info On New SNAP Income Limits

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Sep 30
3 min

DHS Provides Update On Latest Medicaid, SNAP Enrollment Data, Info On New SNAP Income Limits

Enrollment for SNAP statewide has increased by 105,624 people since February, for a total enrollment of about 1,843,083 in August, a 6% incr

Wolf Administration, Anti-Hunger Advocates Urge Continued Support of Charitable Food Networks

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Sep 3
4 min

Wolf Administration, Anti-Hunger Advocates Urge Continued Support of Charitable Food Networks

Pennsylvanians who need help feeding themselves or their family should contact their local food bank or pantry through Feeding Pa. and HFPA

USDA Extends Free Meals for Kids Through December 31, 2020

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Aug 31
4 min

USDA Extends Free Meals for Kids Through December 31, 2020

The flexibilities allow summer meal program operators to continue serving free meals to all children into the fall months.

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