We have the resources to end hunger. What we lack and need is the will to act. Congress must reopen the government, restore SNAP, and protect the people who make this Commonwealth strong.

DoorDash launches an emergency food response delivering 1 million free meals through food banks and waiving fees for 300,000 SNAP recipient grocery orders.

If you or someone you know is struggling to get adequate food, please dial 211 or visit www.pa211.org for food assistance programs. 

“September is Hunger Action Month and it reminds us that hunger is solvable and to take action every day of every month,” said Stuart Haniff, CEO of Hunger-Free PA. “Working together, we can ensure that our Pennsylvania neighbors are safe at home from food insecurity and that their plates are full.”

More than 2 million Pennsylvanians rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to access the food they need to thrive, including working families, seniors living on a fixed income and veterans returning home.

Share in North Philadelphia distributes boxes to 7,189 people in the Philadelphia region aged 60 and above who take in $23,000 or less annually, according to Hunger-Free Pennsylvania figures — more than any other organization in the state.

“Pennsylvania’s charitable food network is working aggressively to ensure none ever go hungry,” Hunger-Free Pennsylvania Executive Director Stuart I.R. Haniff, MHA, said.

Taking the challenge to live on the average $6/day food benefits program underscores the struggle faced by millions of Americans to feed...

SNAP is vital to participating individuals & families, but the average SNAP benefit isn't enough for most people to have adequate nutrition.

Gov. Shapiro’s 2025-26 draft budget includes $8 million in additional funding for two of the state’s most important anti-hunger programs.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – The Pennsylvania Hunger Action Coalition met for its biannual meeting in Camp Hill. Leaders are fighting...

Under new federal income levels the number of Pa. seniors who will be eligible for the Senior Food Box Program will nearly double.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (July 24, 2024) --- Hunger-Free Pennsylvania today named Stuart I.R. Haniff, MHA, as its new executive director.

“Food banks are a lifeline for vulnerable individuals and families, and more and more people are turning to them now in their time of need."

With food banks and other anti-hunger groups already facing unprecedented demand, PHAC) today outlined food insecurity recommendations

The Pennsylvania Hunger Action Coalition (PHAC) outlines its 2024-25 legislative priorities by taking over the Capitol Rotunda on 4-9-24

Gov. Shapiro's proposed budget would increase PASS by $3 million; hold the line on both SFPP and the newer Senior Food Box Program.

Pennsylvania legislators joined forces to raise more than $140K for local food banks through the bipartisan Capitol All-Stars softball game.

According to Feeding America's Map the Meal Gap, in 2022, more than 1.1 million Pennsylvanians may not know the source of their next meal.

Our food distribution networks are seeing an increase in demand, but we need a corresponding increase in support to get food to seniors.