DoorDash | Hunger-Free PA

‘It helps out a lot’: Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, DoorDash work to deliver to seniors

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Oct 6
4 min

‘It helps out a lot’: Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, DoorDash work to deliver to seniors

“We were like, OK, let’s try to find a way to pay for this because using DoorDash allows us to cover almost every part of Allegheny County,”

HFPA, DoorDash & Second Harvest Promote Rural Senior Food Box Program Distribution in Venango County

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Aug 3
1 min

HFPA, DoorDash & Second Harvest Promote Rural Senior Food Box Program Distribution in Venango County

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania is working in partnership with DoorDash to deliver Senior Food Boxes to more communities, seniors in rural areas.

DoorDash

Jul 10
5 min

DoorDash: Celebrating Our Partners and 80 Million Meals Delivered Through Project DASH

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania has served more than 8,000 seniors with delivery through the state-administered CSFP food box program.

CHRISTOPHER: PA Food Assistance Programs Need Legislative Support

Sheila Christopher

Jun 26
3 min

CHRISTOPHER: PA Food Assistance Programs Need Legislative Support

In Delaware County specifically, the number of monthly visits totals nearly 250,000 and 400 seniors are waiting for food delivery services.

Pa.’s food assistance programs need legislative support | Opinion

Sheila Christopher

Jun 9
3 min

Pa.’s food assistance programs need legislative support | Opinion

Pennsylvania’s charitable food network is overwhelmed, and demand for food assistance remains above pre-pandemic levels.

House-passed Budget Plan Includes Dramatic Increases in Food Assistance Programs

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 7
3 min

House-passed Budget Plan Includes Dramatic Increases in Food Assistance Programs

For the first time ever, the budget would provide $1 million to the Senior Food Box Program.

Gov. Wolf’s Final Food Security Report Notes 37% Decrease in Food Insecurity Since 2015

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Dec 19, 2022
4 min

Gov. Wolf’s Final Food Security Report Notes 37% Decrease in Food Insecurity Since 2015

Gov. Wolf's Food Insecurity Partnership provides a clear path forward to continued improvements to food security in Pennsylvania.

Food shouldn’t be an impossible choice: How to help Yorkers in need this holiday season

Jennifer Brillhart

Dec 9, 2022
3 min

Food shouldn’t be an impossible choice: How to help Yorkers in need this holiday season

Every month the Senior Food Box Program provides 1,700+ seniors with a free box of food to help stretch incomes & improve nutritional health

With winter around the corner, York County Food Bank prepares for increased demand

The York Dispatch

Nov 4, 2022
2 min

With winter around the corner, York County Food Bank prepares for increased demand

By Tina Locurto | York Dispatch Published Nov. 3, 2022 With winter just around the corner, the York County Food Bank is preparing for an...

Food banks turn to DoorDash and Amazon to reach people in need

Axios

Sep 28, 2022
3 min

Food banks turn to DoorDash and Amazon to reach people in need

Axios features HFPA on converting about 6,000 deliveries a month to seniors via DoorDash & said about 25% of its program is delivery now.

Area seniors receiving meal deliveries through food box program

Observer-Reporter

Sep 19, 2022
3 min

Area seniors receiving meal deliveries through food box program

More than 300,000 Pennsylvania seniors are eligible for the PA Senior Food Box, but only about 35,000 are enrolled to receive it this year.

Partner Insight: How Local Delivery Through Project DASH Expanded PA's Reach to Seniors

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Sep 19, 2022
4 min

Partner Insight: How Local Delivery Through Project DASH Expanded PA's Reach to Seniors

Partner Insight: How Local Delivery Through Project DASH Expanded Hunger-Free Pennsylvania’s Reach To Seniors Facing Barriers To Food Access

Gov. Wolf Highlights Efforts Leading to Feeding More Older Pennsylvanians w/ Senior Food Box Program

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Sep 14, 2022
3 min

Gov. Wolf Highlights Efforts Leading to Feeding More Older Pennsylvanians w/ Senior Food Box Program

Today, Gov. Wolf announced Pennsylvania’s Senior Food Box Program is now feeding 20% more seniors than it was this time last year!

Philabundance sees increase in need due to pandemic, inflation

The Philadelphia Tribune

Aug 4, 2022
3 min

Philabundance sees increase in need due to pandemic, inflation

To help address pandemic and inflation issues, Philabundance's CEO said she's been getting food wholesale and has sought out more funding.

Sheila Christopher

Jun 21, 2022
3 min

Sheila Christopher and Patty Bennett: Older Pennsylvanians don't need to go hungry

More than 337,000 Pennsylvania seniors are eligible for the food box program, but only about 33,000 are enrolled to receive it this year.

Celebrating Women’s History Month with Project DASH!

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Mar 8, 2022
5 min

Celebrating Women’s History Month with Project DASH!

Spotlight on Women Leaders: Sheila Christopher of HFPA is a Project DASH partner working to broaden food access for over 30 years.

Wolf Admin Highlights PA Senior Food Box Program Improvements, Encourages Seniors To Take Advantage

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Dec 30, 2021
4 min

Wolf Admin Highlights PA Senior Food Box Program Improvements, Encourages Seniors To Take Advantage

"Not being able to serve Pennsylvania's seniors in need of food assistance was not an option," said PA Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding

Lancaster Farming | Supporting the Charitable Food System [Opinion]

Russell Redding

Dec 21, 2021
3 min

Lancaster Farming | Supporting the Charitable Food System [Opinion]

In this season of giving, let us remember our neighbors in need and how we can support the charitable food system within our communities.

Secretary of Agriculture, Second Lady Announce Partnership with DoorDash to Deliver Meals to Seniors

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Sep 23, 2021
4 min

Secretary of Agriculture, Second Lady Announce Partnership with DoorDash to Deliver Meals to Seniors

“Through this innovative partnership, we can remove barriers and increase enrollment while simultaneously reducing the stigma of hunger."