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Pennsylvania leaders meet to discuss food insecurity

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Dec 171 min read

Pennsylvania leaders meet to discuss food insecurity

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – The Pennsylvania Hunger Action Coalition met for its biannual meeting in Camp Hill. Leaders are fighting...

Eligibility for Pa.'s Senior Box Program Nearly Doubles under New Federal Income Levels

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Nov 132 min read

Eligibility for Pa.'s Senior Box Program Nearly Doubles under New Federal Income Levels

Under new federal income levels the number of Pa. seniors who will be eligible for the Senior Food Box Program will nearly double.

‘It helps out a lot’: Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, DoorDash work to deliver to seniors

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Oct 6, 20234 min read

‘It helps out a lot’: Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, DoorDash work to deliver to seniors

“We were like, OK, let’s try to find a way to pay for this because using DoorDash allows us to cover almost every part of Allegheny County,”

How to Bridge the Hunger Divide for America’s Seniors

Sheila Christopher

Sep 9, 20233 min read

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.

HFPA, DoorDash & Second Harvest Promote Rural Senior Food Box Program Distribution in Venango County

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Aug 3, 20231 min read

HFPA, DoorDash & Second Harvest Promote Rural Senior Food Box Program Distribution in Venango County

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania is working in partnership with DoorDash to deliver Senior Food Boxes to more communities, seniors in rural areas.

DoorDash

Jul 10, 20235 min read

DoorDash: Celebrating Our Partners and 80 Million Meals Delivered Through Project DASH

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania has served more than 8,000 seniors with delivery through the state-administered CSFP food box program.

Pa.’s food assistance programs need legislative support | Opinion

Sheila Christopher

Jun 9, 20233 min read

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.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Editorial: Mitigate losses in SNAP program

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Mar 21, 20232 min read

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Editorial: Mitigate losses in SNAP program

State and federal governments can at least mitigate the harm by making modest changes to the pre-pandemic system.

Shapiro Administration Joins Anti-Hunger Advocates To Remind Pennsylvanians Of Major SNAP Changes

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Mar 6, 20233 min read

Shapiro Administration Joins Anti-Hunger Advocates To Remind Pennsylvanians Of Major SNAP Changes

With the additional benefits now over, Pa.'s charitable food network will be called to step up its fight against hunger in Pa. communities.

Pandemic-era food stamps end March 1 for nearly 30M Americans on SNAP

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Mar 3, 20231 min read

Pandemic-era food stamps end March 1 for nearly 30M Americans on SNAP

Emergency SNAP payments ended on Feb. 28, meaning the state will receive $200 million less in federal food assistance benefits each month.

'Hunger cliff' looms for millions of Americans as extra SNAP benefits set to expire

WPMT FOX 43

Feb 13, 20233 min read

'Hunger cliff' looms for millions of Americans as extra SNAP benefits set to expire

The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank estimates $40.8 million in monthly SNAP benefits will be lost across the 27 counties it covers.

BMA Issues Bold Recommendations to Strengthen Protections for Seniors, Maintain Transparency

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Dec 28, 20224 min read

BMA Issues Bold Recommendations to Strengthen Protections for Seniors, Maintain Transparency

The Better Medicare Alliance calls on CMS to adopt a comprehensive approach to Medicare Advantage audits

With winter around the corner, York County Food Bank prepares for increased demand

The York Dispatch

Nov 4, 20222 min read

With winter around the corner, York County Food Bank prepares for increased demand

By Tina Locurto | York Dispatch Published Nov. 3, 2022 With winter just around the corner, the York County Food Bank is preparing for an...

Food banks turn to DoorDash and Amazon to reach people in need

Axios

Sep 28, 20223 min read

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.

Expanding Eligibility For SNAP Benefits, Securing Food Assistance For More Pennsylvanians

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Sep 23, 20223 min read

Expanding Eligibility For SNAP Benefits, Securing Food Assistance For More Pennsylvanians

Effective Oct 1, Pa. will increase the income threshold for all applicants to 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines (FPIG).

Partner Insight: How Local Delivery Through Project DASH Expanded PA's Reach to Seniors

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Sep 19, 20224 min read

Partner Insight: How Local Delivery Through Project DASH Expanded PA's Reach to Seniors

Partner Insight: How Local Delivery Through Project DASH Expanded Hunger-Free Pennsylvania’s Reach To Seniors Facing Barriers To Food Access

Biden's goal to end hunger by 2030 and his new food conference, explained

NPR

Aug 30, 20227 min read

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.

What is food insecurity? How Philly navigates hunger, food deserts, and access to good food.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Aug 17, 20227 min read

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.

Philabundance sees increase in need due to pandemic, inflation

The Philadelphia Tribune

Aug 4, 20223 min read

Philabundance sees increase in need due to pandemic, inflation

To help address pandemic and inflation issues, Philabundance's CEO said she's been getting food wholesale and has sought out more funding.

Wolf Administration, Anti-Hunger Advocates Call For Support For Proposed Food Security Investments

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 15, 20225 min read

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