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Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Sep 6, 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.

The Philadelphia Tribune

Aug 4, 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.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jul 29, 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.

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

Dec 30, 20214 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

Russell Redding

Dec 21, 20213 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.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Sep 23, 20214 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

Jun 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

May 20, 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