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Apr 13
3 min

State’s Food Banks More Than Doubled Food Distribution in 2020

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

Department Of Agriculture To Distribute 7.9 Million Pounds Of Emergency Food To Pa. Food Banks

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Apr 2
2 min

Department Of Agriculture To Distribute 7.9 Million Pounds Of Emergency Food To Pa. Food Banks

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

Two-thirds of Pa. Voters Support Additional Funding for Food Banks

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Feb 23
3 min

Two-thirds of Pa. Voters Support Additional Funding for Food Banks

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

State’s Charitable Food Banks Continue to Face High Demand

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Feb 3
3 min

State’s Charitable Food Banks Continue to Face High Demand

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.

DHS Provides Update On Latest Medicaid, SNAP Enrollment Data, Info On New SNAP Income Limits

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Sep 30, 2020
3 min

DHS Provides Update On Latest Medicaid, SNAP Enrollment Data, Info On New SNAP Income Limits

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

Wolf Administration, Anti-Hunger Advocates Urge Continued Support of Charitable Food Networks

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Sep 3, 2020
4 min

Wolf Administration, Anti-Hunger Advocates Urge Continued Support of Charitable Food Networks

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

USDA Extends Free Meals for Kids Through December 31, 2020

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Aug 31, 2020
4 min

USDA Extends Free Meals for Kids Through December 31, 2020

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

DHS Urges Congressional Delegation to Codify Flexibility for States, Support for Food Assistance

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Aug 28, 2020
5 min

DHS Urges Congressional Delegation to Codify Flexibility for States, Support for Food Assistance

08/27/2020 Human Services Shares Latest Public-Assistance Enrollment Data, Urges Congressional Delegation to Codify Flexibility for...

Wolf Administration to Feds: When School is Virtual, Pa. Kids Still Rely on School Meals to Thrive

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Aug 21, 2020
5 min

Wolf Administration to Feds: When School is Virtual, Pa. Kids Still Rely on School Meals to Thrive

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

Secretary of Ag Announces $10 Million to Support Pa. Agriculture Producers, Charitable Food System

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Aug 13, 2020
3 min

Secretary of Ag Announces $10 Million to Support Pa. Agriculture Producers, Charitable Food System

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

First Lady, Agriculture Secretary: Every Pennsylvanian Deserves Access to Fresh, Local Food

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Aug 6, 2020
3 min

First Lady, Agriculture Secretary: Every Pennsylvanian Deserves Access to Fresh, Local Food

The Fresh Food Financing Initiative COVID-19 Relief Fund is one of the many tools we have to combat food insecurity

PA Department of Human Services (DHS) Shares Latest Public-Assistance Enrollment Data

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jul 24, 2020
4 min

PA Department of Human Services (DHS) Shares Latest Public-Assistance Enrollment Data

Sec. Miller said there is reason to believe that this slow, steady climb in SNAP enrollment could soon see a much steeper incline.

Farmers Market Nutrition Program Connects Hungry Pennsylvanians with Fresh, Local Food

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jul 15, 2020
4 min

Farmers Market Nutrition Program Connects Hungry Pennsylvanians with Fresh, Local Food

In a state as agriculturally rich as Pennsylvania, no one should go hungry.

Wolf Administration Urges USDA to Maintain Flexibility for States Administering SNAP Benefits

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 24, 2020
4 min

Wolf Administration Urges USDA to Maintain Flexibility for States Administering SNAP Benefits

Numerous waivers previously granted by the USDA for the SNAP program were set to expire on June 30.

Gov. Wolf Thanks Pennsylvania’s Food Banks for Helping Those in Need

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 23, 2020
2 min

Gov. Wolf Thanks Pennsylvania’s Food Banks for Helping Those in Need

Gov. Wolf visited York County Food Ban, East York Emergency Food Hub, which provides groceries to approximately 2,000 families each Tuesday

$40 Million in CARES Act Funding Available to Address Dairy Industry Relief, Food Security

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 16, 2020
2 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)

Online Grocery Purchasing for SNAP Recipients Now Available, Retailers Encouraged to Join Program

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 5, 2020
2 min

Online Grocery Purchasing for SNAP Recipients Now Available, Retailers Encouraged to Join Program

The online grocery purchasing process for SNAP recipients is now active at approved retailers.

$80 Million in USDA Foods to be Distributed by the Wolf Administration

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 1, 2020
3 min

$80 Million in USDA Foods to be Distributed by the Wolf Administration

Ag Secretary Redding announced that Dept. of Agriculture has received approval to continue operating Disaster Household Distribution program

Casey Introduces Bill to Expand SNAP Delivery During COVID-19 Pandemic

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

May 18, 2020
2 min

Casey Introduces Bill to Expand SNAP Delivery During COVID-19 Pandemic

In March, Casey introduced a legislative package in order to protect and support children and families during this public health emergency,

Ag Dept. Highlights Pa. Food Rescues, Outlines Steps to Reduce Food Waste, Feed Hungry during COVID

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

May 15, 2020
4 min

Ag Dept. Highlights Pa. Food Rescues, Outlines Steps to Reduce Food Waste, Feed Hungry during COVID

05/15/2020 Department of Agriculture Highlights Pennsylvania Food Rescues, Outlines Steps to Reduce Food Waste, Feed Hungry during...

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