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Pennsylvania Food Banks Receive Waivers to Serve Those Adversely Impacted by COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts
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Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Mar 25, 2020
- 2 min
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 18, 2020
- 3 min
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 13, 2020
- 2 min
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 11, 2020
- 2 min
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 9, 2020
- 2 min
Ag Dept. Hosts Roundtable to Boost PASS Program Connecting Hungry Families with Farmers’ Excess Food
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Human Services Secretary Teresa Miller recently led a roundtable discussion of PASS...
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Mar 5, 2020
- 5 min
AP: Food stamp change fuels anxiety as states try to curb impact
From Hawaii to Pa., states are scrambling to blunt the impact of the new rules, with roughly 700,000 people at risk of losing benefits...
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Mar 4, 2020
- 2 min
TribLive: Low income residents, Southwestern Pa. farmers should benefit from surplus food expansion
Low-income residents in Southwestern Pennsylvania could receive more fresh fruit, vegetables, eggs, dairy, meat and grains from local farms.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Mar 2, 2020
- 3 min
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Report shows increase in students eating school-provided breakfast
The number of students who qualify for free or reduced-price breakfasts in Allegheny County and in Pennsylvania overall is increasing.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Feb 21, 2020
- 4 min
Food security for Pennsylvanians could be in peril with food stamp changes, groups fear
Although food insecurity's at a 10-yr low in Pa., there's a rising concern that changes coming to the food stamp program could reverse that.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Feb 4, 2020
- 2 min
Governor’s Budget Addresses Anti-Hunger Initiatives
Gov. Wolf’s proposed 2020-21 General Fund budget would provide an additional investment of $1 million PASS while holding the line on SFPP.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Jan 31, 2020
- 2 min
HFPA’s 2020-21 Budget Preview
What remains to be seen is what the governor will propose for the State Food Purchase Program (SFPP).
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Jan 23, 2020
- 1 min
HFPA Working to Ensure Investments in PASS and SFPP become reality in state budget
Improving Food Security while Supporting Agriculture
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Dec 23, 2019
- 4 min
WENY SPECIAL REPORT: Local woman makes it her mission to end childhood hunger
Dani says as part of her 20 year business plan, she would like to completely eliminate hunger in the United States, and is confident she can
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Dec 9, 2019
- 2 min
AP: Wolf puts House on timetable to pass minimum wage bill
Gov. Tom Wolf is putting the state House of Representatives on a timeline to pass legislation to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Nov 27, 2019
- 4 min
New state grant tackles food insecurity, environmental issues
A new state grant program aiming to tackle food insecurity & environmental issues together; local institutions could see incredible benefits
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Nov 7, 2019
- 3 min
'Survival Mode.' The excruciating challenge of being a high school athlete without enough to eat
Food insecurity has caused Philadelphia area high school athletes in to cope with hunger in drastic, often unhealthy ways for generations.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Sep 18, 2019
- 1 min
Capitol All-Stars Legislative Softball Game to Benefit Hunger-Free PA and Feeding Pennsylvania
Hunger and food insecurity continue to plague Pennsylvania. Today, 1.6 million Pennsylvanians struggle with hunger.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Sep 16, 2019
- 3 min
Human Services Secretary Highlights Hunger Action Month, Touts Importance of Food Assistance Program
September is National Hunger Action Month. In PA, approximately 1.53 million Pennsylvanians experience chronic hunger, food insecurity daily
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Sep 16, 2019
- 1 min
Orange Lights Spotlight Challenges Hungry Families Face
Hunger Action Month is recognized nationally to urge individuals to take action to help those who are dealing with hunger & food insecurity.
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