Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Demand at Pa.’s Food Banks Keeps Rising
“Food banks are a lifeline for vulnerable individuals and families, and more and more people are turning to them now in their time of need."
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Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Feb 62 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.
Sheila Christopher
Jun 26, 20233 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 9, 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.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jun 7, 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
Mar 7, 20232 min read
Budget Holds Line on Pa.’s Two Most Important Anti-Hunger Programs, Provides Boost to SNAP
The governor’s budget includes a $16 million investment in SNAP, increasing the minimum benefit from $23 per month to $35 per month...
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jul 11, 20222 min read
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
Jun 14, 20222 min read
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
Jun 13, 20222 min read
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
Feb 8, 20223 min read
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
Jul 2, 20212 min read
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
Jun 28, 20213 min read
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
Jun 17, 20213 min read
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
Apr 13, 20213 min read
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
Mar 22, 20211 min read
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
Feb 23, 20213 min read
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
Feb 3, 20213 min read
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
Oct 18, 20202 min read
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.
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