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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.
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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...
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Sep 29, 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
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.
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...
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.
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.
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!
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.
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)
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.
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
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
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- May 17, 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,
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- May 15, 2020
- 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
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- May 13, 2020
- 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.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- May 12, 2020
- 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
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- May 8, 2020
- 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.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Apr 28, 2020
- 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
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