Gov. Shapiro’s 2025-26 draft budget includes $8 million in additional funding for two of the state’s most important anti-hunger programs.

“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."

Gov. Shapiro's proposed budget would increase PASS by $3 million; hold the line on both SFPP and the newer Senior Food Box Program.

In Delaware County specifically, the number of monthly visits totals nearly 250,000 and 400 seniors are waiting for food delivery services.

Pennsylvania’s charitable food network is overwhelmed, and demand for food assistance remains above pre-pandemic levels.

For the first time ever, the budget would provide $1 million to the Senior Food Box Program.

The governor’s budget includes a $16 million investment in SNAP, increasing the minimum benefit from $23 per month to $35 per month...

Despite Rising Food Prices, Sustained Demand Straining Food Banks, Record State Surpluses, Pa. Budget Flat Funds SFPP Funding

"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

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

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

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%

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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