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Demand at Pa.’s Food Banks Keeps Rising
“Food banks are a lifeline for vulnerable individuals and families, and more and more people are turning to them now in their time of need."
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Apr 30, 20242 min read


PA Hunger Action Coalition Unveils ‘End Hunger Checklist’ to Support Anti-Hunger Network, Combat Food Insecurity
With food banks and other anti-hunger groups already facing unprecedented demand, PHAC) today outlined food insecurity recommendations
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Apr 9, 20245 min read


Proposed 2024-25 State Budget Boosts Funding for Some, Maintains Support for Other Important Anti-Hunger Programs
Gov. Shapiro's proposed budget would increase PASS by $3 million; hold the line on both SFPP and the newer Senior Food Box Program.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Feb 6, 20242 min read


Team Yinz and Team Youse help the Capitol All-Stars Softball Game raise a whopping $140,000
Pennsylvania legislators joined forces to raise more than $140K for local food banks through the bipartisan Capitol All-Stars softball game.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Oct 5, 20231 min read


Shapiro Administration Joins Anti-Hunger Advocates To Remind Pennsylvanians Of Major SNAP Changes
With the additional benefits now over, Pa.'s charitable food network will be called to step up its fight against hunger in Pa. communities.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Mar 6, 20233 min read


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.
Observer-Reporter
Sep 19, 20223 min read
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For older adults, budgeting isn’t always enough [Column]
Feeding America found that in 2020, one in 15, or roughly 5.2 million older adults, were food insecure.
State Sen. Judy Schwank
Sep 17, 20223 min read


Wolf Administration Highlights Programs That Feed Pennsylvanians To Kick Off Hunger Action Month
Since taking office in 2015, Gov. Wolf has increased funding for programs that address hunger and food access by more than $80 million.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Sep 6, 20223 min read


Wolf Administration, Anti-Hunger Advocates Call For Support For Proposed Food Security Investments
With many seniors on a fixed income & rising inflation , including food, the extra support in SNAP proposed by Gov Wolf will help many in Pa
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jun 15, 20225 min read


Celebrate HEAR THE PA CRUNCH!🍎 DURING NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK
We encourage YOU to join us by posting a photo on FB, IG, or Twitter to help promote the importance of child nutrition flexibilities!
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Mar 7, 20222 min read


Wolf Administration Highlights Investments In Charitable Food System For Improved Food Security
More than 175 farms would benefit from Gov. Wolf's proposed $4.5 million investment into PASS for the 2022-23 budget, an increase of $2 mil
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Feb 16, 20223 min read


Support for Anti-Hunger Programs Included in State Budget
Gov. Wolf's proposed 2022-23 General Fund spending plan would increase PASS funding from $2.5 million to $4.5 million.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Feb 8, 20223 min read
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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.
Russell Redding
Dec 21, 20213 min read


$11.4 Million to Help Food Banks with Cold Storage
The USDA's Farm to Families Food Box-CFAP has already provided more than 23 million pounds of fresh product to Pa. food banks since mid-May.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Dec 9, 20214 min read


USA TODAY: Fight Pa. hunger, not each other, this holiday season
A soup kitchen at Erie’s City Mission, which serves those affected by poverty, distributed 365,000 pounds of food in 2020, a 19% increase
Erie Times-News
Nov 9, 20213 min read


PennLIVE.com: ‘Yinz vs Youse’; Pa. lawmakers step up to the plate to fight food insecurity
The Yinz came away with the victory, beating the Youse by 16-10.
PennLIVE.com
Sep 28, 20211 min read


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."
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Sep 23, 20214 min read


Wolf Administration, Feeding PA Recognize Hunger Action Month
All Pennsylvanians experiencing financial hardships due to the pandemic, a lost job, or a change in income are strongly encouraged to apply
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Sep 16, 20214 min read


Report finds 2M Pennsylvanians struggled with food insecurity during the pandemic
Of the 2 million Pennsylvanians facing food insecurity in 2020, 630,000 were children, according to Feeding America data.
Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Sep 15, 20212 min read


Human Services Acting Secretary Visits Philabundance For Hunger Action Month
Philabundance serves residents of Philadelphia & surrounding counties in SE Pa, reaching at least 90,000 people each week pre-pandemic.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Sep 13, 20214 min read
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