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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.

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

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Aug 28
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 State...

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

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Aug 21
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,

USDA Extends Flexibilities, Paves the Way for Meals for Kids to Continue through Summer

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

May 15
2 min

USDA Extends Flexibilities, Paves the Way for Meals for Kids to Continue through Summer

USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is extending waivers nationwide through August 31, 2020

Sec. Redding Urges Congressional Support of Pa.'s Ag, Food Industries through Federal Stimulus

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

May 13
3 min

Sec. Redding Urges Congressional Support of Pa.'s Ag, Food Industries through Federal Stimulus

Pa.'s agriculture & food industries have operated & sustained life despite the great risk, stress, uncertainty & disruption by COVID-19.

Casey Leads Bipartisan Push to Expand Delivery for SNAP Recipients During Pandemic

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

May 12
2 min

Casey Leads Bipartisan Push to Expand Delivery for SNAP Recipients During Pandemic

USDA’s SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot makes it possible for participants to purchase grocery deliveries, but its availability remains limited

USDA Approves $1.2 billion in Contracts for Farmers to Families Food Box Program

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

May 8
2 min

USDA Approves $1.2 billion in Contracts for Farmers to Families Food Box Program

USDA approved $1.2 billion in contracts to support American producers & communities in need through USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Prog.

Senator Casey Encourages Participation in USDA ‘Farmers to Families Food Box’ Initiative

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Apr 28
2 min

Senator Casey Encourages Participation in USDA ‘Farmers to Families Food Box’ Initiative

USDA Allocates $3 Bil for Food Distribution Initiative as COVID-19 Pandemic Increases Need for Nutrition Assistance, Applications Due 5/1

Lawmakers turn to SNAP benefits and online delivery in next phase of COVID-19 legislation

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Apr 27
4 min

Lawmakers turn to SNAP benefits and online delivery in next phase of COVID-19 legislation

Lawmakers will be debating an expansion of food stamp benefits and a major investment in grocery delivery for food stamp recipients

Secretary of Agriculture Outlines Steps Taken to Secure Food Supply, Address Food Insecurity in Penn

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Apr 22
5 min

Secretary of Agriculture Outlines Steps Taken to Secure Food Supply, Address Food Insecurity in Penn

Ag Sec. Redding outlined progress made in Pa. to secure stability of the food supply, increase market opportunities, protect & ensure

Gov. Wolf: Emergency SNAP Benefit Distribution to Begin Today, Local Feeding Programs Available

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Apr 16
3 min

Gov. Wolf: Emergency SNAP Benefit Distribution to Begin Today, Local Feeding Programs Available

Gov. Wolf announced that DHS will begin emergency SNAP benefit issuance in line with the fed's interpretation of the FFCRA

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