With many seniors on a fixed income & rising inflation , including food, the extra support in SNAP proposed by Gov Wolf will help many in Pa

“Demand for food assistance remains above pre-pandemic levels, and new challenges continue to put a strain on food banks’ operations."

More than 175 farms would benefit from Gov. Wolf's proposed $4.5 million investment into PASS for the 2022-23 budget, an increase of $2 mil

Gov. Wolf's proposed 2022-23 General Fund spending plan would increase PASS funding from $2.5 million to $4.5 million.

"Not being able to serve Pennsylvania's seniors in need of food assistance was not an option," said PA Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding

The USDA's Farm to Families Food Box-CFAP has already provided more than 23 million pounds of fresh product to Pa. food banks since mid-May.

“Through this innovative partnership, we can remove barriers and increase enrollment while simultaneously reducing the stigma of hunger."

To help address challenges, the budget would allocate $20.188 million to SFFP, an increase of $2 M and $2.5 M to PASS, a $1 M increase.

Feeding Pennsylvania and Hunger-Free PA are seeking $24 million for SFPP and $5 million for PASS in the state’s 2021-22 fiscal year budget.

To be eligible, seniors must be 60 years old by 12/31/21 and have incomes that do not exceed 185% of the federal poverty level.

Statewide network distributed 262 million pounds of food last year compared to 118 million pounds in the year prior to the pandemic

These funds have been used to purchase more than 7.9 million pounds of food, which will be delivered between June and December 2021.

State’s charitable food network has been hit hard by increased demand, which continues to surge amid COVID-19 pandemic

Feeding Pennsylvania and Hunger-Free PA are seeking $24 million for SFPP and $5 million for PASS in the state’s 2021-22 fiscal year budget.

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

Pennsylvanians who need help feeding themselves or their family should contact their local food bank or pantry through Feeding Pa. and HFPA

The flexibilities allow summer meal program operators to continue serving free meals to all children into the fall months.

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SNAP is issued through a monthly payment to an electronic benefit transfer card, and benefits are based off income and household size.

The PASS program helps support Pa.'s agriculture industry in all 67 counties & reduce waste of agricultural surplus