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Trump proposes to cut food boxes for low-income seniors, a move that ‘hurts’ thousands of Pennsylvanians, advocates say
Share in North Philadelphia distributes boxes to 7,189 people in the Philadelphia region aged 60 and above who take in $23,000 or less annually, according to Hunger-Free Pennsylvania figures — more than any other organization in the state.

The Philadelphia Inquirer
May 151 min read


HFPA Surpasses 250,000 Deliveries in Partnership with DoorDash’s Project DASH to Fight Food Insecurity
“Pennsylvania’s charitable food network is working aggressively to ensure none ever go hungry,” Hunger-Free Pennsylvania Executive Director Stuart I.R. Haniff, MHA, said.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
May 83 min read


Governor’s Budget Boosts Funding for Anti-Hunger Programs
Gov. Shapiro’s 2025-26 draft budget includes $8 million in additional funding for two of the state’s most important anti-hunger programs.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Feb 52 min read


Eligibility for Pa.'s Senior Box Program Nearly Doubles under New Federal Income Levels
Under new federal income levels the number of Pa. seniors who will be eligible for the Senior Food Box Program will nearly double.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Nov 13, 20242 min read


Hunger-Free PA Names Haniff as New Executive Director
HARRISBURG, Pa. (July 24, 2024) --- Hunger-Free Pennsylvania today named Stuart I.R. Haniff, MHA, as its new executive director.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jul 24, 20244 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


Statewide anti-hunger coalition to outline 2024-25 legislative priorities at Capitol event
The Pennsylvania Hunger Action Coalition (PHAC) outlines its 2024-25 legislative priorities by taking over the Capitol Rotunda on 4-9-24

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Apr 4, 20242 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


‘It helps out a lot’: Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, DoorDash work to deliver to seniors
“We were like, OK, let’s try to find a way to pay for this because using DoorDash allows us to cover almost every part of Allegheny County,”

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Oct 6, 20234 min read


How to Bridge the Hunger Divide for America’s Seniors
Our food distribution networks are seeing an increase in demand, but we need a corresponding increase in support to get food to seniors.

Sheila Christopher
Sep 9, 20233 min read


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.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Aug 3, 20231 min read


DoorDash: Celebrating Our Partners and 80 Million Meals Delivered Through Project DASH
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania has served more than 8,000 seniors with delivery through the state-administered CSFP food box program.

DoorDash
Jul 10, 20235 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.

Sheila Christopher
Jun 26, 20233 min read


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.

Sheila Christopher
Jun 9, 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
Jun 7, 20233 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


Food shouldn’t be an impossible choice: How to help Yorkers in need this holiday season
Every month the Senior Food Box Program provides 1,700+ seniors with a free box of food to help stretch incomes & improve nutritional health

Jennifer Brillhart
Dec 9, 20223 min read


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...

The York Dispatch
Nov 4, 20222 min read


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.

Axios
Sep 28, 20223 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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