Press Releases

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

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Sep 23
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

Farmers Market Nutrition Program Connects Hungry Seniors, Families with Pennsylvania Farmers

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 7, 2021
3 min

Farmers Market Nutrition Program Connects Hungry Seniors, Families with Pennsylvania Farmers

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.

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

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Apr 13, 2021
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, 2021
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, 2021
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, 2021
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 29, 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