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Apr 2
2 min

Department Of Agriculture To Distribute 7.9 Million Pounds Of Emergency Food To Pa. Food Banks

These funds have been used to purchase more than 7.9 million pounds of food, which will be delivered between June and December 2021.

WESA: Lawsuit Settlement Will Bring Millions In Additional Food Stamp Funds To PA

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Apr 2
3 min

WESA: Lawsuit Settlement Will Bring Millions In Additional Food Stamp Funds To PA

In a statement, Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services applauded the settlement and said it is working “quickly” to issue the benefits.

LETTER: Food banks are essential to many Pa. families

Sheila Christopher

Mar 22
1 min

LETTER: Food banks are essential to many Pa. families

In normal times, when far too many families are challenged by hunger, our statewide charitable food network is a lifeline. The pandemic...

State’s Charitable Food Banks Continue to Face High Demand

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Feb 3
3 min

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.

AP: Millions of hungry Americans turn to food banks for 1st time

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Dec 8, 2020
11 min

AP: Millions of hungry Americans turn to food banks for 1st time

The newly hungry have similar stories: Their industry collapsed, lost a job, hours were cut, an opportunity fell through because of illness.

Food Banks Rises to Challenges during Pandemic

Sheila Christopher

Oct 18, 2020
2 min

Food Banks Rises to Challenges during Pandemic

Pennsylvania’s statewide network of regional food banks has been lauded during the pandemic for efforts to help struggling families.

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