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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 9, 20202 min read


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 5, 20205 min read


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 4, 20202 min read


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
Mar 2, 20203 min read


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 21, 20204 min read


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
Feb 4, 20202 min read


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 31, 20202 min read


HFPA Working to Ensure Investments in PASS and SFPP become reality in state budget
Improving Food Security while Supporting Agriculture

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jan 23, 20201 min read


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 23, 20194 min read


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
Dec 9, 20192 min read


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 27, 20194 min read


'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
Nov 7, 20193 min read


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 18, 20191 min read


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, 20193 min read


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.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Sep 16, 20191 min read


Budget Holds the Line on Anti-Hunger Programs
As in previous years, the final budget holds the line on funding for the State Food Purchase Program (SFPP), one of Pennsylvania’s most...

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jun 28, 20192 min read


Reading Eagle: Free food program for Berks County seniors underused
Know a senior on a tight budget? They might benefit from the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, often called The Senior Box.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jun 26, 20193 min read


Hunger-Free PA to Stop in Reading during Statewide Road Show for Anti-Hunger Initiative
READING, Berks County (June 26, 2019) --- Hunger-Free Pennsylvania (HFPA), the single largest provider of meals to older Pennsylvanians

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jun 26, 20191 min read


Hunger-Free PA to Stop in Northampton County during Statewide Road Show for Anti-Hunger Initiative
NAZARETH, Northampton County (June 25, 2019) --- Hunger-Free Pennsylvania (HFPA), the single largest provider of meals to older Pennsylvania

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jun 25, 20192 min read


New Budget, Same Proposal for SFPP
Governor Wolf presented his spending plan for Pennsylvania today. Find out what that means for the state's anti-hunger programs.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Feb 5, 20192 min read
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