Sheila Christopher
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.
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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.
DoorDash
- Jul 10
- 5 min
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Mar 6
- 3 min
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.
Jennifer Brillhart
- Dec 9, 2022
- 3 min
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
The York Dispatch
- Nov 4, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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.
Observer-Reporter
- Sep 19, 2022
- 3 min
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.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Sep 19, 2022
- 4 min
Partner Insight: How Local Delivery Through Project DASH Expanded PA's Reach to Seniors
Partner Insight: How Local Delivery Through Project DASH Expanded Hunger-Free Pennsylvania’s Reach To Seniors Facing Barriers To Food Access
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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.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Sep 14, 2022
- 3 min
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!
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Sep 6, 2022
- 3 min
Wolf Administration Highlights Programs That Feed Pennsylvanians To Kick Off Hunger Action Month
Since taking office in 2015, Gov. Wolf has increased funding for programs that address hunger and food access by more than $80 million.
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.
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.
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.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Dec 30, 2021
- 4 min
Wolf Admin Highlights PA Senior Food Box Program Improvements, Encourages Seniors To Take Advantage
"Not being able to serve Pennsylvania's seniors in need of food assistance was not an option," said PA Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding
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Russell Redding
- Dec 21, 2021
- 3 min
Lancaster Farming | Supporting the Charitable Food System [Opinion]
In this season of giving, let us remember our neighbors in need and how we can support the charitable food system within our communities.
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