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    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 8, 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 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
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