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Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 23, 20214 min read

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

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

May 20, 20214 min read

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

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Apr 2, 20212 min read

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.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Apr 2, 20213 min read

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.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Dec 9, 20204 min read

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.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Dec 8, 202011 min read

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.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Sep 29, 20203 min read

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

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Sep 3, 20204 min read

Wolf Administration, Anti-Hunger Advocates Urge Continued Support of Charitable Food Networks

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