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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
Inquirer: Philly’s premier hunger fighter is departing
This article was originally posted on Philly.com. Steveanna Wynn leads the Share Food Program, a Hunger-Free Pennsylvania member....
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Nov 21, 20184 min read
Breaking Down Pa.’s State Election Results
The 2018 General Election has come and gone … as have the tsunami of campaign commercials. Now, with politicking finished, the focus...
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Nov 8, 20182 min read
Let’s be honest about food stamp work requirements …
The House Health Committee recently approved a measure (H.B. 1659) that would impose mandatory work requirements for all able-bodied food...
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Apr 17, 20182 min read
Budget Scenario: 'Advocates Wanted'
Your role as an anti-hunger advocate just got a little bit tougher --- even as it became all that more important. In case you missed the...
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
May 3, 20172 min read
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