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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
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Feb 23, 20213 min read
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.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Feb 3, 20213 min read
Families are facing a food crisis; soon Pennsylvania’s food banks will, too | Opinion
While Gov. Wolf and the General Assembly stepped up to help fill the need this past summer by providing a much-needed influx of $25 million
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Dec 7, 20203 min read
'The numbers floored me': hunger in Pennsylvania hits highest level since pandemic's start
Demand for food aid surges in state and across country, with 54m potentially facing hunger by year’s end Charles Bennicoff hasn’t worked...
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Nov 2, 20204 min read
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
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Sep 30, 20203 min read
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
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Sep 3, 20204 min read
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...
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Aug 28, 20205 min read
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.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Aug 21, 20205 min read
LET'S VOTE, PA!
PA Votes is a nonpartisan civic engagement initiative partnering with nonprofits.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Aug 19, 20201 min read
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
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Aug 13, 20203 min read
First Lady, Agriculture Secretary: Every Pennsylvanian Deserves Access to Fresh, Local Food
The Fresh Food Financing Initiative COVID-19 Relief Fund is one of the many tools we have to combat food insecurity
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Aug 6, 20203 min read
PA Department of Human Services (DHS) Shares Latest Public-Assistance Enrollment Data
Sec. Miller said there is reason to believe that this slow, steady climb in SNAP enrollment could soon see a much steeper incline.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jul 24, 20204 min read
Farmers Market Nutrition Program Connects Hungry Pennsylvanians with Fresh, Local Food
In a state as agriculturally rich as Pennsylvania, no one should go hungry.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jul 15, 20204 min read
LOOKING BACK: Backyard garden programs blossomed into PASS
Looking back through the Hunger-Free Pennsylvania archives turned up this article from the Washington Observer-Reporter in southwestern Pa.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jun 30, 20202 min read
Wolf Administration Urges USDA to Maintain Flexibility for States Administering SNAP Benefits
Numerous waivers previously granted by the USDA for the SNAP program were set to expire on June 30.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jun 24, 20204 min read
Gov. Wolf Thanks Pennsylvania’s Food Banks for Helping Those in Need
Gov. Wolf visited York County Food Ban, East York Emergency Food Hub, which provides groceries to approximately 2,000 families each Tuesday
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jun 23, 20202 min read
$40 Million in CARES Act Funding Available to Address Dairy Industry Relief, Food Security
$15 million will go to Pennsylvania's State Food Purchase Program (SFPP)
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jun 16, 20202 min read
$80 Million in USDA Foods to be Distributed by the Wolf Administration
Ag Secretary Redding announced that Dept. of Agriculture has received approval to continue operating Disaster Household Distribution program
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jun 1, 20203 min read
Ag Dept. Highlights Pa. Food Rescues, Outlines Steps to Reduce Food Waste, Feed Hungry during COVID
05/15/2020 Department of Agriculture Highlights Pennsylvania Food Rescues, Outlines Steps to Reduce Food Waste, Feed Hungry during...
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
May 15, 20204 min read
Sec. Redding Urges Congressional Support of Pa.'s Ag, Food Industries through Federal Stimulus
Pa.'s agriculture & food industries have operated & sustained life despite the great risk, stress, uncertainty & disruption by COVID-19.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
May 13, 20203 min read
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