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Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jul 24, 20244 min read
Hunger-Free PA Names Haniff as New Executive Director
HARRISBURG, Pa. (July 24, 2024) --- Hunger-Free Pennsylvania today named Stuart I.R. Haniff, MHA, as its new executive director.


Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Apr 30, 20242 min read
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."


Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Apr 9, 20245 min read
PA Hunger Action Coalition Unveils ‘End Hunger Checklist’ to Support Anti-Hunger Network, Combat Food Insecurity
With food banks and other anti-hunger groups already facing unprecedented demand, PHAC) today outlined food insecurity recommendations

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Feb 6, 20242 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
Sep 9, 20233 min read
How to Bridge the Hunger Divide for America’s Seniors
Our food distribution networks are seeing an increase in demand, but we need a corresponding increase in support to get food to seniors.


Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Aug 7, 20231 min read
Providing Low-Income Seniors with Fresh, Local Food through Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Shelia Christopher, Executive Director of Hunger-Free Pa. joins Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding at Dudas Farm, Brownsville, Fayette Co

DoorDash
Jul 10, 20235 min read
DoorDash: Celebrating Our Partners and 80 Million Meals Delivered Through Project DASH
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania has served more than 8,000 seniors with delivery through the state-administered CSFP 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.

CBS 21 News
Nov 17, 20224 min read
Fmr. Pittsburgh Steelers Keisel, Roethlisberger kick off Hunters Sharing the Harvest 2022
🦌 Hunters who wish to donate a deer can find the address & phone# for nearby participating butchers & HSH volunteer county coordinators


Axios
Sep 28, 20223 min read
Food banks turn to DoorDash and Amazon to reach people in need
Axios features HFPA on converting about 6,000 deliveries a month to seniors via DoorDash & said about 25% of its program is delivery now.


Observer-Reporter
Sep 19, 20223 min read
Area seniors receiving meal deliveries through food box program
More than 300,000 Pennsylvania seniors are eligible for the PA Senior Food Box, but only about 35,000 are enrolled to receive it this year.


Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Sep 19, 20224 min read
Partner Insight: How Local Delivery Through Project DASH Expanded PA's Reach to Seniors
Partner Insight: How Local Delivery Through Project DASH Expanded Hunger-Free Pennsylvania’s Reach To Seniors Facing Barriers To Food Access

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Sep 14, 20223 min read
Gov. Wolf Highlights Efforts Leading to Feeding More Older Pennsylvanians w/ Senior Food Box Program
Today, Gov. Wolf announced Pennsylvania’s Senior Food Box Program is now feeding 20% more seniors than it was this time last year!

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


Sheila Christopher
Jun 21, 20223 min read
Sheila Christopher and Patty Bennett: Older Pennsylvanians don't need to go hungry
More than 337,000 Pennsylvania seniors are eligible for the food box program, but only about 33,000 are enrolled to receive it this year.


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
Mar 8, 20225 min read
Celebrating Women’s History Month with Project DASH!
Spotlight on Women Leaders: Sheila Christopher of HFPA is a Project DASH partner working to broaden food access for over 30 years.
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