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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.

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.

Budget Holds Line on Pa.’s Two Most Important Anti-Hunger Programs, Provides Boost to SNAP

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Mar 7
2 min

Budget Holds Line on Pa.’s Two Most Important Anti-Hunger Programs, Provides Boost to SNAP

The governor’s budget includes a $16 million investment in SNAP, increasing the minimum benefit from $23 per month to $35 per month...

Pandemic-era food stamps end March 1 for nearly 30M Americans on SNAP

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Mar 3
1 min

Pandemic-era food stamps end March 1 for nearly 30M Americans on SNAP

Emergency SNAP payments ended on Feb. 28, meaning the state will receive $200 million less in federal food assistance benefits each month.

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 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.

For older adults, budgeting isn’t always enough [Column]

State Sen. Judy Schwank

Sep 17, 2022
3 min

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.

Biden's goal to end hunger by 2030 and his new food conference, explained

NPR

Aug 30, 2022
7 min

Biden's goal to end hunger by 2030 and his new food conference, explained

The Biden-Harris Administration will host the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health on September 28, 2022.

What is food insecurity? How Philly navigates hunger, food deserts, and access to good food.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Aug 17, 2022
7 min

What is food insecurity? How Philly navigates hunger, food deserts, and access to good food.

71% of food insecure households in Philly make a yearly income below the federal poverty line.

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.

Gov. Wolf, First Lady Highlight Administration-Long Food Security Efforts During Philadelphia Visit

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jul 29, 2022
3 min

Gov. Wolf, First Lady Highlight Administration-Long Food Security Efforts During Philadelphia Visit

One of Gov. Wolf’s very first initiatives in 2015 was an all-inclusive executive order addressing food security and nutrition issues.

Pennsylvania Legislature sends $1M to address hunger at higher education institutions

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jul 28, 2022
2 min

Pennsylvania Legislature sends $1M to address hunger at higher education institutions

Gov. Wolf said food insecurity is problematic at both private and public institutions, but grassroots efforts are meeting the need.

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.

Local food pantries seeing increased demand, as many LV families struggle with food insecurity

WFMZ 69 News

Jun 8, 2022
2 min

Local food pantries seeing increased demand, as many LV families struggle with food insecurity

The consumer price index shows food prices are up 9.4% from a year ago. And it's forcing more and more people to look for help

WTAE Editorial: Food insecurity an issue for some children as summer begins

WTAE-TV Pittsburgh

Jun 3, 2022
1 min

WTAE Editorial: Food insecurity an issue for some children as summer begins

WTAE-TV Pittsburgh President and General Manager Charles W. Wolfertz III speaks on behalf of the editorial board on food insecurity

Governor Wolf Highlights Investment in Innovative Solution to Feeding the Future

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

May 27, 2022
2 min

Governor Wolf Highlights Investment in Innovative Solution to Feeding the Future

Bowery Farming is the largest vertical farming company in the U.S. The new farm in Bethlehem, Pa. is its largest, most sustainable farm.

10% of U.S. kids don’t get enough to eat, and it could get worse. Here’s why, experts say

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Apr 20, 2022
3 min

10% of U.S. kids don’t get enough to eat, and it could get worse. Here’s why, experts say

With prices increasing, that is also causing more challenges for families, so that’s going to make it even harder for them to afford food.

Inflation affecting food banks, hungry Pennsylvanians

abc27

Mar 31, 2022
2 min

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.