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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!

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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.

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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

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FOX43: Amid inflation, Central Pa. food banks are seeing a higher demand to feed low income families

"It's like one punch after the other. It's not just the cost of the food, it's the availability of food," said Sheila Christopher of HFPA

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Rising Food Prices, Sustained Demand Straining Food Banks

“Demand for food assistance remains above pre-pandemic levels, and new challenges continue to put a strain on food banks’ operations."

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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.

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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.

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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.