The listening session was an opportunity to hear pandemic stories from seniors who rely on various food assistance like Senior Food Boxes

Pa's Senior Food Box Program is administered on behalf of the Dept of Agriculture by Hunger-Free PA through their network of 17 food banks

These funds have been used to purchase more than 7.9 million pounds of food, which will be delivered between June and December 2021.

In a statement, Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services applauded the settlement and said it is working “quickly” to issue the benefits.

Easing hunger during the pandemic and rebuilding the rural economy will be among the USDA's first tasks.

The newly hungry have similar stories: Their industry collapsed, lost a job, hours were cut, an opportunity fell through because of illness.

Enrollment for SNAP statewide has increased by 105,624 people since February, for a total enrollment of about 1,843,083 in August, a 6% incr

Pennsylvanians who need help feeding themselves or their family should contact their local food bank or pantry through Feeding Pa. and HFPA