Sheila Christopher
How to Bridge the Hunger Divide for America’s Seniors
Our food distribution networks are seeing an increase in demand, but we need a corresponding increase in support to get food to seniors.
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Sheila Christopher
- Jun 9
- 3 min
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.
Axios
- Sep 28, 2022
- 3 min
Food banks turn to DoorDash and Amazon to reach people in need
Axios features HFPA on converting about 6,000 deliveries a month to seniors via DoorDash & said about 25% of its program is delivery now.
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State Sen. Judy Schwank
- Sep 17, 2022
- 3 min
For older adults, budgeting isn’t always enough [Column]
Feeding America found that in 2020, one in 15, or roughly 5.2 million older adults, were food insecure.
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.
The Philadelphia Inquirer
- Aug 17, 2022
- 7 min
What is food insecurity? How Philly navigates hunger, food deserts, and access to good food.
71% of food insecure households in Philly make a yearly income below the federal poverty line.
Sheila Christopher
- Jun 21, 2022
- 3 min
Sheila Christopher and Patty Bennett: Older Pennsylvanians don't need to go hungry
More than 337,000 Pennsylvania seniors are eligible for the food box program, but only about 33,000 are enrolled to receive it this year.
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.
George Matysik, For The Inquirer
- Mar 22, 2022
- 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.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
- Mar 7, 2022
- 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!
witf
- Feb 3, 2022
- 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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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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