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Stuart I.R. Haniff: Lawmakers must protect Pa.'s anti-hunger programs
More than 2 million Pennsylvanians rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to access the food they need to thrive, including working families, seniors living on a fixed income and veterans returning home.

STUART HANIFF, MHA
2 days ago2 min read


HFPA Warns Against Cut to Federal Anti-Hunger Program
CSFP (Senior Food Box Program) is a proven success that serves as a lifeline for many low-income Pennsylvania seniors

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
May 212 min read


Trump proposes to cut food boxes for low-income seniors, a move that ‘hurts’ thousands of Pennsylvanians, advocates say
Share in North Philadelphia distributes boxes to 7,189 people in the Philadelphia region aged 60 and above who take in $23,000 or less annually, according to Hunger-Free Pennsylvania figures — more than any other organization in the state.

The Philadelphia Inquirer
May 151 min read


HFPA Surpasses 250,000 Deliveries in Partnership with DoorDash’s Project DASH to Fight Food Insecurity
“Pennsylvania’s charitable food network is working aggressively to ensure none ever go hungry,” Hunger-Free Pennsylvania Executive Director Stuart I.R. Haniff, MHA, said.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
May 83 min read


Opinion: SNAP judgment: We aren’t doing enough to help food-insecure Pennsylvanians
Taking the challenge to live on the average $6/day food benefits program underscores the struggle faced by millions of Americans to feed...

STUART HANIFF, MHA
Apr 21 min read


Could you get the nutrition you need on just $6 a day?
SNAP is vital to participating individuals & families, but the average SNAP benefit isn't enough for most people to have adequate nutrition.

STUART HANIFF, MHA
Mar 143 min read


Pennsylvania leaders meet to discuss food insecurity
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – The Pennsylvania Hunger Action Coalition met for its biannual meeting in Camp Hill. Leaders are fighting...

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Dec 17, 20241 min read


Eligibility for Pa.'s Senior Box Program Nearly Doubles under New Federal Income Levels
Under new federal income levels the number of Pa. seniors who will be eligible for the Senior Food Box Program will nearly double.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Nov 13, 20242 min read


‘It helps out a lot’: Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, DoorDash work to deliver to seniors
“We were like, OK, let’s try to find a way to pay for this because using DoorDash allows us to cover almost every part of Allegheny County,”

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Oct 6, 20234 min read


How to Bridge the Hunger Divide for America’s Seniors
Our food distribution networks are seeing an increase in demand, but we need a corresponding increase in support to get food to seniors.

Sheila Christopher
Sep 9, 20233 min read


HFPA, DoorDash & Second Harvest Promote Rural Senior Food Box Program Distribution in Venango County
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania is working in partnership with DoorDash to deliver Senior Food Boxes to more communities, seniors in rural areas.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Aug 3, 20231 min read


DoorDash: Celebrating Our Partners and 80 Million Meals Delivered Through Project DASH
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania has served more than 8,000 seniors with delivery through the state-administered CSFP food box program.

DoorDash
Jul 10, 20235 min read


Pa.’s food assistance programs need legislative support | Opinion
Pennsylvania’s charitable food network is overwhelmed, and demand for food assistance remains above pre-pandemic levels.

Sheila Christopher
Jun 9, 20233 min read


Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Editorial: Mitigate losses in SNAP program
State and federal governments can at least mitigate the harm by making modest changes to the pre-pandemic system.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Mar 22, 20232 min read


Shapiro Administration Joins Anti-Hunger Advocates To Remind Pennsylvanians Of Major SNAP Changes
With the additional benefits now over, Pa.'s charitable food network will be called to step up its fight against hunger in Pa. communities.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Mar 6, 20233 min read


Pandemic-era food stamps end March 1 for nearly 30M Americans on SNAP
Emergency SNAP payments ended on Feb. 28, meaning the state will receive $200 million less in federal food assistance benefits each month.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Mar 3, 20231 min read


'Hunger cliff' looms for millions of Americans as extra SNAP benefits set to expire
The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank estimates $40.8 million in monthly SNAP benefits will be lost across the 27 counties it covers.

WPMT FOX 43
Feb 13, 20233 min read


BMA Issues Bold Recommendations to Strengthen Protections for Seniors, Maintain Transparency
The Better Medicare Alliance calls on CMS to adopt a comprehensive approach to Medicare Advantage audits

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Dec 28, 20224 min read


With winter around the corner, York County Food Bank prepares for increased demand
By Tina Locurto | York Dispatch Published Nov. 3, 2022 With winter just around the corner, the York County Food Bank is preparing for an...

The York Dispatch
Nov 4, 20222 min read


Food banks turn to DoorDash and Amazon to reach people in need
Axios features HFPA on converting about 6,000 deliveries a month to seniors via DoorDash & said about 25% of its program is delivery now.

Axios
Sep 28, 20223 min read
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