Press Releases

Providing Low-Income Seniors with Fresh, Local Food through Farmers Market Nutrition Program

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Aug 7
1 min

Providing Low-Income Seniors with Fresh, Local Food through Farmers Market Nutrition Program

Shelia Christopher, Executive Director of Hunger-Free Pa. joins Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding at Dudas Farm, Brownsville, Fayette Co

DoorDash

Jul 10
5 min

DoorDash: Celebrating Our Partners and 80 Million Meals Delivered Through Project DASH

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania has served more than 8,000 seniors with delivery through the state-administered CSFP food box program.

House-passed Budget Plan Includes Dramatic Increases in Food Assistance Programs

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 7
3 min

House-passed Budget Plan Includes Dramatic Increases in Food Assistance Programs

For the first time ever, the budget would provide $1 million to the Senior Food Box Program.

Share Food Program Launches $35M “Campaign for Food Justice” to Change the Way Philly Fights Hunger

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 2
4 min

Share Food Program Launches $35M “Campaign for Food Justice” to Change the Way Philly Fights Hunger

On the first day of Nat'l Hunger Awareness Month Share Food Program announced The Campaign for Food Justice, its first-ever capital campaign

Shapiro Administration Joins Anti-Hunger Advocates To Remind Pennsylvanians Of Major SNAP Changes

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Mar 6
3 min

Shapiro Administration Joins Anti-Hunger Advocates To Remind Pennsylvanians Of Major SNAP Changes

With the additional benefits now over, Pa.'s charitable food network will be called to step up its fight against hunger in Pa. communities.

Gov. Wolf’s Final Food Security Report Notes 37% Decrease in Food Insecurity Since 2015

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Dec 19, 2022
4 min

Gov. Wolf’s Final Food Security Report Notes 37% Decrease in Food Insecurity Since 2015

Gov. Wolf's Food Insecurity Partnership provides a clear path forward to continued improvements to food security in Pennsylvania.

Expanding Eligibility For SNAP Benefits, Securing Food Assistance For More Pennsylvanians

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Sep 23, 2022
3 min

Expanding Eligibility For SNAP Benefits, Securing Food Assistance For More Pennsylvanians

Effective Oct 1, Pa. will increase the income threshold for all applicants to 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines (FPIG).

Gov. Wolf Highlights Efforts Leading to Feeding More Older Pennsylvanians w/ Senior Food Box Program

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Sep 14, 2022
3 min

Gov. Wolf Highlights Efforts Leading to Feeding More Older Pennsylvanians w/ Senior Food Box Program

Today, Gov. Wolf announced Pennsylvania’s Senior Food Box Program is now feeding 20% more seniors than it was this time last year!

Wolf Administration Highlights Programs That Feed Pennsylvanians To Kick Off Hunger Action Month

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Sep 6, 2022
3 min

Wolf Administration Highlights Programs That Feed Pennsylvanians To Kick Off Hunger Action Month

Since taking office in 2015, Gov. Wolf has increased funding for programs that address hunger and food access by more than $80 million.

Gov. Wolf, First Lady Highlight Administration-Long Food Security Efforts During Philadelphia Visit

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jul 29, 2022
3 min

Gov. Wolf, First Lady Highlight Administration-Long Food Security Efforts During Philadelphia Visit

One of Gov. Wolf’s very first initiatives in 2015 was an all-inclusive executive order addressing food security and nutrition issues.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jul 11, 2022
2 min

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania 2022/23 Pa. Budget Statement

Despite Rising Food Prices, Sustained Demand Straining Food Banks, Record State Surpluses, Pa. Budget Flat Funds SFPP Funding

Wolf Administration, Anti-Hunger Advocates Call For Support For Proposed Food Security Investments

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 15, 2022
5 min

Wolf Administration, Anti-Hunger Advocates Call For Support For Proposed Food Security Investments

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

Rising Food Prices, Sustained Demand Straining Food Banks

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 13, 2022
2 min

Rising Food Prices, Sustained Demand Straining Food Banks

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

Wolf Administration Highlights Investments In Charitable Food System For Improved Food Security

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Feb 16, 2022
3 min

Wolf Administration Highlights Investments In Charitable Food System For Improved Food Security

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

Support for Anti-Hunger Programs Included in State Budget

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Feb 8, 2022
3 min

Support for Anti-Hunger Programs Included in State Budget

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

Wolf Admin Highlights PA Senior Food Box Program Improvements, Encourages Seniors To Take Advantage

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Dec 30, 2021
4 min

Wolf Admin Highlights PA Senior Food Box Program Improvements, Encourages Seniors To Take Advantage

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

$11.4 Million to Help Food Banks with Cold Storage

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Dec 9, 2021
4 min

$11.4 Million to Help Food Banks with Cold Storage

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.

Secretary of Agriculture, Second Lady Announce Partnership with DoorDash to Deliver Meals to Seniors

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Sep 23, 2021
4 min

Secretary of Agriculture, Second Lady Announce Partnership with DoorDash to Deliver Meals to Seniors

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

Budget Increases Funding for State’s Anti-Hunger Programs

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 28, 2021
3 min

Budget Increases Funding for State’s Anti-Hunger Programs

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.

United Way of PA’s COVID-19 Survey Results Show Food Insecurity Continues to Challenge Families

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 17, 2021
3 min

United Way of PA’s COVID-19 Survey Results Show Food Insecurity Continues to Challenge Families

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.