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

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

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

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

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

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

$15 million will go to Pennsylvania's State Food Purchase Program (SFPP)

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