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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 14, 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


Wolf Administration Receives Approval to Launch Food Access Program for Students During COVID-19
Pa. received approval from the USDA for a plan to provide SNAP benefits to students who are NSLP-eligible.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
May 7, 20203 min read


No One Should Go Hungry, Pennsylvanians Should Apply for Programs Designed for ‘Times Like These’
Wolf Administration outlined food assistance programs available for Pennsylvanians to enroll in to get them through current COVID-19-induced

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
May 6, 20204 min read


Wolf Administration Highlights Comprehensive Food Security Efforts
Before COVID-19, more than 1.5 mil Pennsylvanians experienced chronic hunger on a regular basis, including nearly half a million children.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Apr 29, 20203 min read


Wolf Administration Expands Food Recovery Infrastructure Grants to Help the Charitable Food System
Immediate changes are being made to the Food Recovery Infrastructure Grant Program to help ensure food banks are adequately supplied...

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Apr 28, 20202 min read


Secretary of Agriculture Outlines Steps Taken to Secure Food Supply, Address Food Insecurity in Penn
Ag Sec. Redding outlined progress made in Pa. to secure stability of the food supply, increase market opportunities, protect & ensure

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Apr 22, 20205 min read


Gov. Wolf Announces Nearly $16 Million in Funding for Pennsylvania Food Banks
Through an emergency contract with PEMA, the Pa Dept of Ag is providing Hunger-Free PA & their network $1 million in emergency funding.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Apr 18, 20203 min read


Gov. Wolf: Emergency SNAP Benefit Distribution to Begin Today, Local Feeding Programs Available
Gov. Wolf announced that DHS will begin emergency SNAP benefit issuance in line with the fed's interpretation of the FFCRA

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Apr 16, 20203 min read


USDA Approves Statewide Plan for Disaster Food Distribution
Pennsylvania Food Banks Receive Waivers to Serve Those Adversely Impacted by COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Mar 30, 20203 min read


WHYY: Pa. attempts to temper panic-buying
The state is asking for healthy Pennsylvanians to volunteer at their local food bank or register to volunteer with the state.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Mar 25, 20202 min read


Wolf Administration Directs Families to Emergency Food Assistance During COVID-19 Mitigation
Today, Ag Secretary Redding issued guidance for accessing emergency food assistance for Pennsylvanians at risk of hunger due to COVID-19.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Mar 18, 20203 min read


Pennsylvania’s Charitable Food Network Responding to Virus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pennsylvania’s Charitable Food Network Responding to Virus Food Banks Remain Open to Serve, But Need Community Help...

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Mar 13, 20202 min read


WENY News: State Ag Program Links Surplus Farm Food With Food Banks
Since its inception in 2016, the PASS Program has helped distribute more than 11.4 million pounds of food to families in need across Pa.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Mar 11, 20202 min read
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