Hunger-Free PennsylvaniaFeb 83 minSupport for Anti-Hunger Programs Included in State BudgetGov. Wolf's proposed 2022-23 General Fund spending plan would increase PASS funding from $2.5 million to $4.5 million.
witfJul 2, 20212 minWITF: 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 PennsylvaniaJun 28, 20213 minBudget Increases Funding for State’s Anti-Hunger ProgramsTo 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 PennsylvaniaJun 17, 20213 minUnited 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 PennsylvaniaApr 13, 20213 minState’s Food Banks More Than Doubled Food Distribution in 2020Statewide network distributed 262 million pounds of food last year compared to 118 million pounds in the year prior to the pandemic
Sheila ChristopherMar 22, 20211 minLETTER: Food banks are essential to many Pa. familiesIn normal times, when far too many families are challenged by hunger, our statewide charitable food network is a lifeline. The pandemic...
Hunger-Free PennsylvaniaFeb 23, 20213 minTwo-thirds of Pa. Voters Support Additional Funding for Food BanksState’s charitable food network has been hit hard by increased demand, which continues to surge amid COVID-19 pandemic
Hunger-Free PennsylvaniaFeb 3, 20213 minState’s Charitable Food Banks Continue to Face High DemandFeeding 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 ChristopherOct 18, 20202 minFood 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.