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Budget Holds Line on Pa.’s Two Most Important Anti-Hunger Programs, Provides Boost to SNAP

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Mar 7
2 min

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, 2022
2 min

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

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

WPMT FOX 43

Jun 14, 2022
2 min

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

Rising Food Prices, Sustained Demand Straining Food Banks

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 13, 2022
2 min

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."

Support for Anti-Hunger Programs Included in State Budget

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Feb 8, 2022
3 min

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, 2021
2 min

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%

Budget Increases Funding for State’s Anti-Hunger Programs

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 28, 2021
3 min

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.

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

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 17, 2021
3 min

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.

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

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Apr 13, 2021
3 min

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

LETTER: Food banks are essential to many Pa. families

Sheila Christopher

Mar 22, 2021
1 min

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...

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

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Feb 23, 2021
3 min

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

State’s Charitable Food Banks Continue to Face High Demand

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Feb 3, 2021
3 min

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.

Food Banks Rises to Challenges during Pandemic

Sheila Christopher

Oct 18, 2020
2 min

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.