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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

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

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Sep 19, 20224 min read

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.

State Sen. Judy Schwank

Sep 17, 20223 min read

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 14, 20223 min read

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.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Sep 6, 20223 min read

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.

The Philadelphia Tribune

Aug 4, 20223 min read

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.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jul 29, 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.

Sheila Christopher

Jun 21, 20223 min read

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

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Dec 30, 20214 min read

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.

Russell Redding

Dec 21, 20213 min read

Secretary of Agriculture, Second Lady Announce Partnership with DoorDash to Deliver Meals to Seniors

“Through this innovative partnership, we can remove barriers and increase enrollment while simultaneously reducing the stigma of hunger."

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Sep 23, 20214 min read

Wolf Administration Works to Improve Senior Food Access, Hosts Session with Older Pennsylvanians

The listening session was an opportunity to hear pandemic stories from seniors who rely on various food assistance like Senior Food Boxes

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 23, 20214 min read

Wolf Administration Improves Access to Pennsylvania Senior Food Box Program, Encourages Enrollment

Pa's Senior Food Box Program is administered on behalf of the Dept of Agriculture by Hunger-Free PA through their network of 17 food banks

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

May 20, 20214 min read