Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Prevent Seniors in Your District from Going Hungry; Support the Commodity Supplemental Food Program
CSFP recipients are seniors with annual income levels at or below $16,588 and many have no means of transportation.
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Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Mar 2, 2020
- 3 min
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Report shows increase in students eating school-provided breakfast
The number of students who qualify for free or reduced-price breakfasts in Allegheny County and in Pennsylvania overall is increasing.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Feb 21, 2020
- 4 min
Food security for Pennsylvanians could be in peril with food stamp changes, groups fear
Although food insecurity's at a 10-yr low in Pa., there's a rising concern that changes coming to the food stamp program could reverse that.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Feb 20, 2020
- 5 min
Wolf Administration Won’t Accept Hunger, Rallies Together with Anti-Hunger Advocates to Support SNAP
Recently introduced federal rules will cause families to suffer from hunger, charitable food networks to strain to meet demand.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Dec 4, 2019
- 2 min
Pa. officials voice concern over Trump administration’s planned cuts to SNAP food assistance
In Pa., the change would slash monthly benefits, formerly known as food stamps, for about 775,000 families. Most households could expect...
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Sep 16, 2019
- 1 min
Orange Lights Spotlight Challenges Hungry Families Face
Hunger Action Month is recognized nationally to urge individuals to take action to help those who are dealing with hunger & food insecurity.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Sep 3, 2019
- 3 min
CSFP Road Show Warrants Standing Ovation
The effort is already producing results. The majority of food banks report that seniors in need have been contacting their facilities
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Aug 22, 2019
- 3 min
Food warehouse trying to help more people
To help spread awareness, Christopher said she plans to make a push with pharmacies and doctor’s offices to provide their senior patients...
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Aug 21, 2019
- 1 min
Volunteers needed to help feed seniors in need in Mercer County
Hunger-Free PA is the single largest provider of meals to older Pennsylvanians & Wednesday's stop at the warehouse was its last tour stop.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Aug 21, 2019
- 1 min
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania raising awareness of Mercer County food bank for seniors
Christopher urges those eligible to reach out to the Community Food Warehouse of Mercer County. Food delivery services are available as well
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Aug 20, 2019
- 2 min
Hunger-Free PA to Stop in Mercer County during Statewide Road Show for Anti-Hunger Initiative
HFPA will visit the Community Food Warehouse of Mercer County at 11 am Wednesday, Aug. 21 to inspect the program and ensure compliance
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Aug 13, 2019
- 2 min
Hunger-Free PA to Stop in Allegheny County during Statewide Road Show for Anti-Hunger Initiative
More than 300 Butler County seniors receive CSFP packages of nutritious USDA Foods each month.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Jul 26, 2019
- 1 min
Food Assistance Program Available For Elderly In Butler Co.
The county’s Commodity Supplemental Food Program provides a monthly food package for seniors in need. Any person with low-income who is at
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Jul 24, 2019
- 5 min
Butler Eagle: Programs seek to feed hungry seniors
Alliance for Nonprofit Resources combats food insecurity By Gabriella Canales, Eagle Staff Writer Out of the 3,826 Butler County seniors...
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Jul 14, 2019
- 2 min
Tribune-Review: Westmoreland food bank seeks to expand ‘senior food box’ program
Friday, July 12, 2019 10:00 p.m. By Patrick Varine, Tribune-Review Hunger-Free Pennsylvania Executive Director Sheila Christopher is...
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Jul 11, 2019
- 2 min
Hunger-Free PA to Stop in Westmoreland County on July 12 during Statewide Road Show for Anti-Hunger
More than 1,300 Westmoreland County seniors receive Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) packages of nutritious USDA Foods each month.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Jun 26, 2019
- 3 min
Reading Eagle: Free food program for Berks County seniors underused
Know a senior on a tight budget? They might benefit from the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, often called The Senior Box.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Jun 26, 2019
- 1 min
Hunger-Free PA to Stop in Reading during Statewide Road Show for Anti-Hunger Initiative
READING, Berks County (June 26, 2019) --- Hunger-Free Pennsylvania (HFPA), the single largest provider of meals to older Pennsylvanians
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Jun 25, 2019
- 2 min
Hunger-Free PA to Stop in Northampton County during Statewide Road Show for Anti-Hunger Initiative
NAZARETH, Northampton County (June 25, 2019) --- Hunger-Free Pennsylvania (HFPA), the single largest provider of meals to older Pennsylvania
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Apr 12, 2019
- 2 min
Pa. Congressional Leaders Work to Save CSFP
13 members of Pa.'s congressional delegation have signed on to a letter urging support for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP).
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