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Budget Holds Line on Pa.’s Two Most Important Anti-Hunger Programs, Provides Boost to SNAP

The governor’s budget includes a $16 million investment in SNAP, increasing the minimum benefit from $23 per month to $35 per month...

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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.

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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

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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."

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10% of U.S. kids don’t get enough to eat, and it could get worse. Here’s why, experts say

With prices increasing, that is also causing more challenges for families, so that’s going to make it even harder for them to afford food.

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Support for Anti-Hunger Programs Included in State Budget

Gov. Wolf's proposed 2022-23 General Fund spending plan would increase PASS funding from $2.5 million to $4.5 million.

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WITF: State anti-hunger programs get a boost in the new budget

Between June 20/21 there's been a 24% increase in the number of people requesting food assistance, but the amount of available food down 44%

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Budget Increases Funding for State’s Anti-Hunger Programs

To help address challenges, the budget would allocate $20.188 million to SFFP, an increase of $2 M and $2.5 M to PASS, a $1 M increase.

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State’s Food Banks More Than Doubled Food Distribution in 2020

Statewide network distributed 262 million pounds of food last year compared to 118 million pounds in the year prior to the pandemic

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LETTER: Food banks are essential to many Pa. families

In normal times, when far too many families are challenged by hunger, our statewide charitable food network is a lifeline. The pandemic...

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Two-thirds of Pa. Voters Support Additional Funding for Food Banks

State’s charitable food network has been hit hard by increased demand, which continues to surge amid COVID-19 pandemic

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State’s Charitable Food Banks Continue to Face High Demand

Feeding Pennsylvania and Hunger-Free PA are seeking $24 million for SFPP and $5 million for PASS in the state’s 2021-22 fiscal year budget.