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Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Feb 62 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.

Sheila Christopher

Jun 26, 20233 min read

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.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 7, 20233 min read

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.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Dec 19, 20224 min read

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.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jul 11, 20222 min read

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania 2022/23 Pa. Budget Statement

Despite Rising Food Prices, Sustained Demand Straining Food Banks, Record State Surpluses, Pa. Budget Flat Funds SFPP Funding

Sheila Christopher

Jun 21, 20223 min read

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.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Feb 16, 20223 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