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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
    Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
    • Apr 20
    • 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.
    300,000 Philly-area kids could go hungry if Congress doesn’t act | Opinion
    George Matysik, For The Inquirer
    • Mar 22
    • 3 min

    300,000 Philly-area kids could go hungry if Congress doesn’t act | Opinion

    The latest $1.5 trillion spending bill to fund the federal government does not include child nutrition waivers for schoolchildren.
    Celebrate HEAR THE PA CRUNCH!🍎 DURING NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK
    Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
    • Mar 7
    • 2 min

    Celebrate HEAR THE PA CRUNCH!🍎 DURING NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK

    We encourage YOU to join us by posting a photo on FB, IG, or Twitter to help promote the importance of child nutrition flexibilities!
    Some families are being forced to choose between remote learning and school meals
    witf
    • Feb 3
    • 4 min

    Some families are being forced to choose between remote learning and school meals

    The problem is that a virtual academy, whether administered by the State or the school district, is not eligible to participate in the NSLP
    Wolf Admin Highlights PA Senior Food Box Program Improvements, Encourages Seniors To Take Advantage
    Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
    • Dec 30, 2021
    • 4 min

    Wolf Admin Highlights PA Senior Food Box Program Improvements, Encourages Seniors To Take Advantage

    "Not being able to serve Pennsylvania's seniors in need of food assistance was not an option," said PA Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding
    Food Insecurity in Pa. and beyond | The Numbers Racket
    Pennsylvania Capital-Star
    • Dec 13, 2021
    • 2 min

    Food Insecurity in Pa. and beyond | The Numbers Racket

    “While the overall poverty rate in 2019 was 10.5% , poverty among white individuals was 9.1% compared to 18.8% for Black/15.7% for Latino
    $11.4 Million to Help Food Banks with Cold Storage
    Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
    • Dec 9, 2021
    • 4 min

    $11.4 Million to Help Food Banks with Cold Storage

    The USDA's Farm to Families Food Box-CFAP has already provided more than 23 million pounds of fresh product to Pa. food banks since mid-May.
    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
    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.
    DHS Provides Update On Latest Medicaid, SNAP Enrollment Data, Info On New SNAP Income Limits
    Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
    • Sep 30, 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
    USDA Extends Free Meals for Kids Through December 31, 2020
    Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
    • Aug 31, 2020
    • 4 min

    USDA Extends Free Meals for Kids Through December 31, 2020

    The flexibilities allow summer meal program operators to continue serving free meals to all children into the fall months.

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