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

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

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

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.

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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