Sheila ChristopherJun 9, 20233 minPa.’s food assistance programs need legislative support | OpinionPennsylvania’s charitable food network is overwhelmed, and demand for food assistance remains above pre-pandemic levels.
Hunger-Free PennsylvaniaJun 7, 20233 minHouse-passed Budget Plan Includes Dramatic Increases in Food Assistance ProgramsFor the first time ever, the budget would provide $1 million to the Senior Food Box Program.
Hunger-Free PennsylvaniaMar 22, 20232 minPittsburgh Post-Gazette Editorial: Mitigate losses in SNAP programState and federal governments can at least mitigate the harm by making modest changes to the pre-pandemic system.
Hunger-Free PennsylvaniaMar 7, 20232 minBudget Holds Line on Pa.’s Two Most Important Anti-Hunger Programs, Provides Boost to SNAPThe governor’s budget includes a $16 million investment in SNAP, increasing the minimum benefit from $23 per month to $35 per month...