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Apr 2
2 min

Department Of Agriculture To Distribute 7.9 Million Pounds Of Emergency Food To Pa. Food Banks

These funds have been used to purchase more than 7.9 million pounds of food, which will be delivered between June and December 2021.

WESA: Lawsuit Settlement Will Bring Millions In Additional Food Stamp Funds To PA

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Apr 2
3 min

WESA: Lawsuit Settlement Will Bring Millions In Additional Food Stamp Funds To PA

In a statement, Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services applauded the settlement and said it is working “quickly” to issue the benefits.

WHYY: College students in Pennsylvania are struggling to afford food, housing

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Apr 1
5 min

WHYY: College students in Pennsylvania are struggling to afford food, housing

Nearly three in five college students experienced food or housing insecurity in 2020, according to a yearlong survey conducted at Temple U.

State’s Charitable Food Banks Continue to Face High Demand

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Feb 3
3 min

State’s Charitable Food Banks Continue to Face High Demand

Feeding Pennsylvania and Hunger-Free PA are seeking $24 million for SFPP and $5 million for PASS in the state’s 2021-22 fiscal year budget.

Politico: Vilsack chosen as Biden's Agriculture secretary

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Dec 9, 2020
4 min

Politico: Vilsack chosen as Biden's Agriculture secretary

Easing hunger during the pandemic and rebuilding the rural economy will be among the USDA's first tasks.

AP: Millions of hungry Americans turn to food banks for 1st time

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Dec 8, 2020
11 min

AP: Millions of hungry Americans turn to food banks for 1st time

The newly hungry have similar stories: Their industry collapsed, lost a job, hours were cut, an opportunity fell through because of illness.

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

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Nov 2, 2020
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...

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

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Sep 30, 2020
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

USDA Extends Free Meals for Kids Through December 31, 2020

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Aug 31, 2020
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.

DHS Urges Congressional Delegation to Codify Flexibility for States, Support for Food Assistance

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Aug 28, 2020
5 min

DHS Urges Congressional Delegation to Codify Flexibility for States, Support for Food Assistance

08/27/2020 Human Services Shares Latest Public-Assistance Enrollment Data, Urges Congressional Delegation to Codify Flexibility for...

Wolf Administration to Feds: When School is Virtual, Pa. Kids Still Rely on School Meals to Thrive

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Aug 21, 2020
5 min

Wolf Administration to Feds: When School is Virtual, Pa. Kids Still Rely on School Meals to Thrive

SNAP is issued through a monthly payment to an electronic benefit transfer card, and benefits are based off income and household size.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Aug 19, 2020
1 min

LET'S VOTE, PA!

PA Votes is a nonpartisan civic engagement initiative partnering with nonprofits.

PA Department of Human Services (DHS) Shares Latest Public-Assistance Enrollment Data

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jul 24, 2020
4 min

PA Department of Human Services (DHS) Shares Latest Public-Assistance Enrollment Data

Sec. Miller said there is reason to believe that this slow, steady climb in SNAP enrollment could soon see a much steeper incline.

Pa. Congressional Delegation Supports TEFAP Waiver Request to USDA Secretary Perdue

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 30, 2020
1 min

Pa. Congressional Delegation Supports TEFAP Waiver Request to USDA Secretary Perdue

Waivers enabled the Pa. food distribution network to provide 2,220,397 households and 5,566,294 individuals with 64,331,211 pounds of food!

Wolf Administration Urges USDA to Maintain Flexibility for States Administering SNAP Benefits

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 24, 2020
4 min

Wolf Administration Urges USDA to Maintain Flexibility for States Administering SNAP Benefits

Numerous waivers previously granted by the USDA for the SNAP program were set to expire on June 30.

$40 Million in CARES Act Funding Available to Address Dairy Industry Relief, Food Security

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 16, 2020
2 min

$40 Million in CARES Act Funding Available to Address Dairy Industry Relief, Food Security

$15 million will go to Pennsylvania's State Food Purchase Program (SFPP)

Online Grocery Purchasing for SNAP Recipients Now Available, Retailers Encouraged to Join Program

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 5, 2020
2 min

Online Grocery Purchasing for SNAP Recipients Now Available, Retailers Encouraged to Join Program

The online grocery purchasing process for SNAP recipients is now active at approved retailers.

SNAP expansion needed to feed hungry Americans

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 5, 2020
3 min

SNAP expansion needed to feed hungry Americans

This is not the time for government officials to be making it harder for Americans to eat. On the contrary, SNAP should be expanded to help

$80 Million in USDA Foods to be Distributed by the Wolf Administration

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 1, 2020
3 min

$80 Million in USDA Foods to be Distributed by the Wolf Administration

Ag Secretary Redding announced that Dept. of Agriculture has received approval to continue operating Disaster Household Distribution program

Casey Introduces Bill to Expand SNAP Delivery During COVID-19 Pandemic

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

May 18, 2020
2 min

Casey Introduces Bill to Expand SNAP Delivery During COVID-19 Pandemic

In March, Casey introduced a legislative package in order to protect and support children and families during this public health emergency,

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