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Expanding Eligibility For SNAP Benefits, Securing Food Assistance For More Pennsylvanians

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Sep 23, 2022
3 min

Expanding Eligibility For SNAP Benefits, Securing Food Assistance For More Pennsylvanians

Effective Oct 1, Pa. will increase the income threshold for all applicants to 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines (FPIG).

Wolf Administration Highlights Programs That Feed Pennsylvanians To Kick Off Hunger Action Month

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Sep 6, 2022
3 min

Wolf Administration Highlights Programs That Feed Pennsylvanians To Kick Off Hunger Action Month

Since taking office in 2015, Gov. Wolf has increased funding for programs that address hunger and food access by more than $80 million.

Biden's goal to end hunger by 2030 and his new food conference, explained

NPR

Aug 30, 2022
7 min

Biden's goal to end hunger by 2030 and his new food conference, explained

The Biden-Harris Administration will host the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health on September 28, 2022.

Gov. Wolf, First Lady Highlight Administration-Long Food Security Efforts During Philadelphia Visit

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jul 29, 2022
3 min

Gov. Wolf, First Lady Highlight Administration-Long Food Security Efforts During Philadelphia Visit

One of Gov. Wolf’s very first initiatives in 2015 was an all-inclusive executive order addressing food security and nutrition issues.

Pennsylvania Legislature sends $1M to address hunger at higher education institutions

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jul 28, 2022
2 min

Pennsylvania Legislature sends $1M to address hunger at higher education institutions

Gov. Wolf said food insecurity is problematic at both private and public institutions, but grassroots efforts are meeting the need.

Wolf Administration, Anti-Hunger Advocates Call For Support For Proposed Food Security Investments

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 15, 2022
5 min

Wolf Administration, Anti-Hunger Advocates Call For Support For Proposed Food Security Investments

With many seniors on a fixed income & rising inflation , including food, the extra support in SNAP proposed by Gov Wolf will help many in Pa

Local food pantries seeing increased demand, as many LV families struggle with food insecurity

WFMZ 69 News

Jun 7, 2022
2 min

Local food pantries seeing increased demand, as many LV families struggle with food insecurity

The consumer price index shows food prices are up 9.4% from a year ago. And it's forcing more and more people to look for help

Rising costs of fruit and vegetables hit the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Mar 5, 2022
6 min

Rising costs of fruit and vegetables hit the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market

The cost of fruits & vegetables jumped 5.6% over the year that ended 1/31. That’s 4 times their annual average over the last 20 years (USDA)

USA TODAY

Nov 24, 2021
5 min

USA Today: Food banks adapt to meet rising need amid inflation, supply chain woes

Katie Wedell, USA TODAY Published 5:06 a.m. ET Nov. 24, 2021 While consumers are navigating higher prices on essentials like gas and...

Wolf Administration, Feeding PA Recognize Hunger Action Month

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Sep 16, 2021
4 min

Wolf Administration, Feeding PA Recognize Hunger Action Month

All Pennsylvanians experiencing financial hardships due to the pandemic, a lost job, or a change in income are strongly encouraged to apply

Report finds 2M Pennsylvanians struggled with food insecurity during the pandemic

Pennsylvania Capital-Star

Sep 14, 2021
2 min

Report finds 2M Pennsylvanians struggled with food insecurity during the pandemic

Of the 2 million Pennsylvanians facing food insecurity in 2020, 630,000 were children, according to Feeding America data.

Human Services Acting Secretary Visits Philabundance For Hunger Action Month

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Sep 12, 2021
4 min

Human Services Acting Secretary Visits Philabundance For Hunger Action Month

Philabundance serves residents of Philadelphia & surrounding counties in SE Pa, reaching at least 90,000 people each week pre-pandemic.

EDITORIAL: Increase in food stamp benefits will help struggling individuals, families

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Aug 23, 2021
3 min

EDITORIAL: Increase in food stamp benefits will help struggling individuals, families

Organizations dedicated to fighting hunger, community activists and religious groups occasionally sponsor food stamp challenges

Wolf Administration Works to Improve Senior Food Access, Hosts Session with Older Pennsylvanians

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 23, 2021
4 min

Wolf Administration Works to Improve Senior Food Access, Hosts Session with Older Pennsylvanians

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

Wolf Administration Improves Access to Pennsylvania Senior Food Box Program, Encourages Enrollment

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

May 20, 2021
4 min

Wolf Administration Improves Access to Pennsylvania Senior Food Box Program, Encourages Enrollment

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

Department Of Agriculture To Distribute 7.9 Million Pounds Of Emergency Food To Pa. Food Banks

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Apr 2, 2021
2 min

Department Of Agriculture To Distribute 7.9 Million Pounds Of Emergency Food To Pa. 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.

WESA: Lawsuit Settlement Will Bring Millions In Additional Food Stamp Funds To PA

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Apr 2, 2021
3 min

WESA: Lawsuit Settlement Will Bring Millions In Additional Food Stamp Funds To PA

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

Politico: Vilsack chosen as Biden's Agriculture secretary

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Dec 9, 2020
4 min

Politico: Vilsack chosen as Biden's Agriculture secretary

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

AP: Millions of hungry Americans turn to food banks for 1st time

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Dec 8, 2020
11 min

AP: Millions of hungry Americans turn to food banks for 1st time

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

DHS Provides Update On Latest Medicaid, SNAP Enrollment Data, Info On New SNAP Income Limits

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Sep 29, 2020
3 min

DHS Provides Update On Latest Medicaid, SNAP Enrollment Data, Info On New SNAP Income Limits

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