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Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

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

WPMT FOX 43

FOX43: Amid inflation, Central Pa. food banks are seeing a higher demand to feed low income families

"It's like one punch after the other. It's not just the cost of the food, it's the availability of food," said Sheila Christopher of HFPA

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Rising Food Prices, Sustained Demand Straining Food Banks

“Demand for food assistance remains above pre-pandemic levels, and new challenges continue to put a strain on food banks’ operations."

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Support for Anti-Hunger Programs Included in State Budget

Gov. Wolf's proposed 2022-23 General Fund spending plan would increase PASS funding from $2.5 million to $4.5 million.

witf

WITF: State anti-hunger programs get a boost in the new budget

Between June 20/21 there's been a 24% increase in the number of people requesting food assistance, but the amount of available food down 44%

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Budget Increases Funding for State’s Anti-Hunger Programs

To help address challenges, the budget would allocate $20.188 million to SFFP, an increase of $2 M and $2.5 M to PASS, a $1 M increase.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

United Way of PA’s COVID-19 Survey Results Show Food Insecurity Continues to Challenge Families

Feeding Pennsylvania and Hunger-Free PA are seeking $24 million for SFPP and $5 million for PASS in the state’s 2021-22 fiscal year budget.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

State’s Food Banks More Than Doubled Food Distribution in 2020

Statewide network distributed 262 million pounds of food last year compared to 118 million pounds in the year prior to the pandemic

Sheila Christopher

LETTER: Food banks are essential to many Pa. families

In normal times, when far too many families are challenged by hunger, our statewide charitable food network is a lifeline. The pandemic...

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Two-thirds of Pa. Voters Support Additional Funding for Food Banks

State’s charitable food network has been hit hard by increased demand, which continues to surge amid COVID-19 pandemic

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

State’s Charitable Food Banks Continue to Face High Demand

Feeding Pennsylvania and Hunger-Free PA are seeking $24 million for SFPP and $5 million for PASS in the state’s 2021-22 fiscal year budget.

Sheila Christopher

Food Banks Rises to Challenges during Pandemic

Pennsylvania’s statewide network of regional food banks has been lauded during the pandemic for efforts to help struggling families.