Hunger-Free PennsylvaniaJun 244 minWolf Administration Urges USDA to Maintain Flexibility for States Administering SNAP BenefitsNumerous waivers previously granted by the USDA for the SNAP program were set to expire on June 30.
Hunger-Free PennsylvaniaJun 232 minGov. Wolf Thanks Pennsylvania’s Food Banks for Helping Those in NeedGov. Wolf visited York County Food Ban, East York Emergency Food Hub, which provides groceries to approximately 2,000 families each Tuesday
Hunger-Free PennsylvaniaJun 162 min$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 PennsylvaniaJun 52 minOnline Grocery Purchasing for SNAP Recipients Now Available, Retailers Encouraged to Join ProgramThe online grocery purchasing process for SNAP recipients is now active at approved retailers.
Hunger-Free PennsylvaniaJun 13 min$80 Million in USDA Foods to be Distributed by the Wolf AdministrationAg Secretary Redding announced that Dept. of Agriculture has received approval to continue operating Disaster Household Distribution program
Hunger-Free PennsylvaniaMay 182 minCasey Introduces Bill to Expand SNAP Delivery During COVID-19 PandemicIn March, Casey introduced a legislative package in order to protect and support children and families during this public health emergency,
Hunger-Free PennsylvaniaMay 154 minAg Dept. Highlights Pa. Food Rescues, Outlines Steps to Reduce Food Waste, Feed Hungry during COVID05/15/2020 Department of Agriculture Highlights Pennsylvania Food Rescues, Outlines Steps to Reduce Food Waste, Feed Hungry during COVID-...
Hunger-Free PennsylvaniaMay 152 minUSDA Extends Flexibilities, Paves the Way for Meals for Kids to Continue through SummerUSDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is extending waivers nationwide through August 31, 2020
Hunger-Free PennsylvaniaMay 133 minSec. Redding Urges Congressional Support of Pa.'s Ag, Food Industries through Federal StimulusPa.'s agriculture & food industries have operated & sustained life despite the great risk, stress, uncertainty & disruption by COVID-19.
Hunger-Free PennsylvaniaMay 122 minCasey Leads Bipartisan Push to Expand Delivery for SNAP Recipients During PandemicUSDA’s SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot makes it possible for participants to purchase grocery deliveries, but its availability remains limited
Hunger-Free PennsylvaniaMay 82 minUSDA Approves $1.2 billion in Contracts for Farmers to Families Food Box ProgramUSDA approved $1.2 billion in contracts to support American producers & communities in need through USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Prog.
Hunger-Free PennsylvaniaMay 73 minWolf Administration Receives Approval to Launch Food Access Program for Students During COVID-19Pa. received approval from the USDA for a plan to provide SNAP benefits to students who are NSLP-eligible.
Hunger-Free PennsylvaniaMay 64 minNo One Should Go Hungry, Pennsylvanians Should Apply for Programs Designed for ‘Times Like These’Wolf Administration outlined food assistance programs available for Pennsylvanians to enroll in to get them through current COVID-19-induced
Hunger-Free PennsylvaniaApr 293 minWolf Administration Highlights Comprehensive Food Security EffortsBefore COVID-19, more than 1.5 mil Pennsylvanians experienced chronic hunger on a regular basis, including nearly half a million children.
Hunger-Free PennsylvaniaApr 282 minWolf Administration Expands Food Recovery Infrastructure Grants to Help the Charitable Food SystemImmediate changes are being made to the Food Recovery Infrastructure Grant Program to help ensure food banks are adequately supplied...
Hunger-Free PennsylvaniaApr 225 minSecretary of Agriculture Outlines Steps Taken to Secure Food Supply, Address Food Insecurity in PennAg Sec. Redding outlined progress made in Pa. to secure stability of the food supply, increase market opportunities, protect & ensure
Hunger-Free PennsylvaniaApr 183 minGov. Wolf Announces Nearly $16 Million in Funding for Pennsylvania Food BanksThrough an emergency contract with PEMA, the Pa Dept of Ag is providing Hunger-Free PA & their network $1 million in emergency funding.
Hunger-Free PennsylvaniaMar 303 minUSDA Approves Statewide Plan for Disaster Food DistributionPennsylvania Food Banks Receive Waivers to Serve Those Adversely Impacted by COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts
Hunger-Free PennsylvaniaMar 183 minWolf Administration Directs Families to Emergency Food Assistance During COVID-19 MitigationToday, Ag Secretary Redding issued guidance for accessing emergency food assistance for Pennsylvanians at risk of hunger due to COVID-19.
Hunger-Free PennsylvaniaMar 174 minUSDA Announces Feeding Program Partnership in Response to COVID-19Ag Secretary Perdue today announced a collaboration with the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty, McLane Global, PepsiCo, and others
