Sheila Christopher
Pa.’s food assistance programs need legislative support | Opinion
Pennsylvania’s charitable food network is overwhelmed, and demand for food assistance remains above pre-pandemic levels.
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Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Jun 7
- 3 min
House-passed Budget Plan Includes Dramatic Increases in Food Assistance Programs
For the first time ever, the budget would provide $1 million to the Senior Food Box Program.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Mar 7
- 2 min
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...
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.
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
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Jun 13, 2022
- 2 min
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."
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Apr 20, 2022
- 3 min
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.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Feb 8, 2022
- 3 min
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.
witf
- Jul 2, 2021
- 2 min
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%
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Jun 28, 2021
- 3 min
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.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Apr 13, 2021
- 3 min
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
Sheila Christopher
- Mar 22, 2021
- 1 min
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...
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Feb 23, 2021
- 3 min
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
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Feb 3, 2021
- 3 min
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.
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