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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 30, 20201 min read


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 24, 20204 min read


$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 16, 20202 min read


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, 20202 min read


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 5, 20203 min read


$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
Jun 1, 20203 min read


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 17, 20202 min read


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 15, 20202 min read


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 13, 20203 min read


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 12, 20202 min read


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
May 8, 20202 min read


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

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Apr 28, 20202 min read


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

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Apr 26, 20204 min read


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

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Apr 22, 20205 min read


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

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Apr 16, 20203 min read


McMurray-based advocate credits Congressional delegation for making it easier to feed those in need
PA Dept. of Ag was approved to operate a Disaster Household (food) Distribution program.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Apr 2, 20202 min read


USDA Approves Statewide Plan for Disaster Food Distribution
Pennsylvania Food Banks Receive Waivers to Serve Those Adversely Impacted by COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Mar 30, 20203 min read


Pa. Congressional Delegation Letter to USDA in support of statewide waivers
Pa. Congressional letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Mar 27, 20201 min read


USDA Announces Feeding Program Partnership in Response to COVID-19
Ag Secretary Perdue today announced a collaboration with the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty, McLane Global, PepsiCo, and others

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Mar 17, 20204 min read


Pennsylvania’s Charitable Food Network Responding to Virus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pennsylvania’s Charitable Food Network Responding to Virus Food Banks Remain Open to Serve, But Need Community Help...

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Mar 13, 20202 min read
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