Axios features HFPA on converting about 6,000 deliveries a month to seniors via DoorDash & said about 25% of its program is delivery now.

Effective Oct 1, Pa. will increase the income threshold for all applicants to 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines (FPIG).

More than 300,000 Pennsylvania seniors are eligible for the PA Senior Food Box, but only about 35,000 are enrolled to receive it this year.

Partner Insight: How Local Delivery Through Project DASH Expanded Hunger-Free Pennsylvania’s Reach To Seniors Facing Barriers To Food Access

Feeding America found that in 2020, one in 15, or roughly 5.2 million older adults, were food insecure.

Today, Gov. Wolf announced Pennsylvania’s Senior Food Box Program is now feeding 20% more seniors than it was this time last year!

Since taking office in 2015, Gov. Wolf has increased funding for programs that address hunger and food access by more than $80 million.

71% of food insecure households in Philly make a yearly income below the federal poverty line.

To help address pandemic and inflation issues, Philabundance's CEO said she's been getting food wholesale and has sought out more funding.

One of Gov. Wolf’s very first initiatives in 2015 was an all-inclusive executive order addressing food security and nutrition issues.

Gov. Wolf said food insecurity is problematic at both private and public institutions, but grassroots efforts are meeting the need.

Despite Rising Food Prices, Sustained Demand Straining Food Banks, Record State Surpluses, Pa. Budget Flat Funds SFPP Funding

More than 337,000 Pennsylvania seniors are eligible for the food box program, but only about 33,000 are enrolled to receive it this year.

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

“Demand for food assistance remains above pre-pandemic levels, and new challenges continue to put a strain on food banks’ operations."

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 President and General Manager Charles W. Wolfertz III speaks on behalf of the editorial board on food insecurity

Bowery Farming is the largest vertical farming company in the U.S​. The new farm in Bethlehem, Pa. is ​its largest, most sustainable farm.

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.

While food banks watch their budgets, many families could soon need help again, with extra snap benefits set to expire on April 15.