Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
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."
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WFMZ 69 News
- Jun 7, 2022
- 2 min
Local food pantries seeing increased demand, as many LV families struggle with food insecurity
The consumer price index shows food prices are up 9.4% from a year ago. And it's forcing more and more people to look for help
WTAE-TV Pittsburgh
- Jun 3, 2022
- 1 min
WTAE Editorial: Food insecurity an issue for some children as summer begins
WTAE-TV Pittsburgh President and General Manager Charles W. Wolfertz III speaks on behalf of the editorial board on food insecurity
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- May 27, 2022
- 2 min
Governor Wolf Highlights Investment in Innovative Solution to Feeding the Future
Bowery Farming is the largest vertical farming company in the U.S. The new farm in Bethlehem, Pa. is its largest, most sustainable farm.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Apr 20, 2022
- 3 min
10% of U.S. kids don’t get enough to eat, and it could get worse. Here’s why, experts say
With prices increasing, that is also causing more challenges for families, so that’s going to make it even harder for them to afford food.
abc27
- Mar 31, 2022
- 2 min
Inflation affecting food banks, hungry Pennsylvanians
While food banks watch their budgets, many families could soon need help again, with extra snap benefits set to expire on April 15.
Alfred Lubrano
- Mar 27, 2022
- 4 min
People are returning to food banks because the price of food is so high
Share Food Program last month distributed around 1.1 mil pounds of food to its Philadelphia pantries, about 136K pounds more than in Jan '22
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Mar 20, 2022
- 1 min
A rise in food prices means a rise in demand for a Midstate food bank
“Some folks who are kind of right on the line or not yet pinched on their budget, are now needing help for their food,” said Joe Arthur/CPFB
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Mar 15, 2022
- 2 min
With costs rising, local food bank continues to see need grow
“Right now, one of the things that we are dealing with is the increase in food prices."
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Mar 8, 2022
- 5 min
Celebrating Women’s History Month with Project DASH!
Spotlight on Women Leaders: Sheila Christopher of HFPA is a Project DASH partner working to broaden food access for over 30 years.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Mar 7, 2022
- 2 min
Celebrate HEAR THE PA CRUNCH!🍎 DURING NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK
We encourage YOU to join us by posting a photo on FB, IG, or Twitter to help promote the importance of child nutrition flexibilities!
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Mar 5, 2022
- 6 min
Rising costs of fruit and vegetables hit the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market
The cost of fruits & vegetables jumped 5.6% over the year that ended 1/31. That’s 4 times their annual average over the last 20 years (USDA)
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Feb 16, 2022
- 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
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Feb 8, 2022
- 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.
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
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Russell Redding
- Dec 21, 2021
- 3 min
Lancaster Farming | Supporting the Charitable Food System [Opinion]
In this season of giving, let us remember our neighbors in need and how we can support the charitable food system within our communities.
Pennsylvania Capital-Star
- Dec 13, 2021
- 2 min
Food Insecurity in Pa. and beyond | The Numbers Racket
“While the overall poverty rate in 2019 was 10.5% , poverty among white individuals was 9.1% compared to 18.8% for Black/15.7% for Latino
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.
USA TODAY
- Nov 24, 2021
- 5 min
USA Today: Food banks adapt to meet rising need amid inflation, supply chain woes
Katie Wedell, USA TODAY Published 5:06 a.m. ET Nov. 24, 2021 While consumers are navigating higher prices on essentials like gas and...
NBC News
- Nov 23, 2021
- 6 min
NBC News: Freedges, or 'free fridges,' continue to expand nationwide
In the year since Victoria J. placed 4 community refrigerators across Philly with free food, she's been amazed at how quickly they empty out
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