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The York Dispatch

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...

abc27

Inflation affecting food banks, hungry Pennsylvanians

While food banks watch their budgets, many families could soon need help again, with extra snap benefits set to expire on April 15.

Associated Press

AP: Omicron wave leaves U.S. food banks scrambling for volunteers

Read more from the AP on why the Omicron wave leaves U.S. food banks scrambling for volunteers

Pennsylvania Capital-Star

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.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Wolf Administration Improves Access to Pennsylvania Senior Food Box Program, Encourages Enrollment

Pa's Senior Food Box Program is administered on behalf of the Dept of Agriculture by Hunger-Free PA through their network of 17 food banks

Sheila Christopher

Inquirer LTE: Food Banks Facing Unprecedented Demand

Demand is up almost 10 percent for assistance in 2021, while the food supply has decreased by more than 30 percent since fall 2020.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

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.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

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.