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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.
The Philadelphia Tribune
Aug 4, 20223 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
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jun 15, 20225 min read

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
Jun 13, 20222 min read


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
Apr 20, 20223 min read


Inflation affecting food banks, hungry Pennsylvanians
While food banks watch their budgets, many families could soon need help again, with extra snap benefits set to expire on April 15.
abc27
Mar 31, 20222 min read


People are returning to food banks because the price of food is so high
Share Food Program last month distributed around 1.1 mil pounds of food to its Philadelphia pantries, about 136K pounds more than in Jan '22
Alfred Lubrano
Mar 28, 20224 min read


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.
George Matysik
Mar 22, 20223 min read

A rise in food prices means a rise in demand for a Midstate food bank
“Some folks who are kind of right on the line or not yet pinched on their budget, are now needing help for their food,” said Joe Arthur/CPFB
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Mar 21, 20221 min read


With costs rising, local food bank continues to see need grow
“Right now, one of the things that we are dealing with is the increase in food prices."
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Mar 15, 20222 min read


Celebrating Women’s History Month with Project DASH!
Spotlight on Women Leaders: Sheila Christopher of HFPA is a Project DASH partner working to broaden food access for over 30 years.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Mar 8, 20225 min read


Rising costs of fruit and vegetables hit the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market
The cost of fruits & vegetables jumped 5.6% over the year that ended 1/31. That’s 4 times their annual average over the last 20 years (USDA)
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Mar 5, 20226 min read


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
witf
Feb 3, 20224 min read


AP: Omicron wave leaves U.S. food banks scrambling for volunteers
Read more from the AP on why the Omicron wave leaves U.S. food banks scrambling for volunteers
Associated Press
Jan 24, 20224 min read


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
Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Dec 13, 20212 min read


$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
Dec 9, 20214 min read


USA Today: Food banks adapt to meet rising need amid inflation, supply chain woes
Katie Wedell, USA TODAY Published 5:06 a.m. ET Nov. 24, 2021 While consumers are navigating higher prices on essentials like gas and...
USA TODAY
Nov 24, 20215 min read


NBC News: Freedges, or 'free fridges,' continue to expand nationwide
In the year since Victoria J. placed 4 community refrigerators across Philly with free food, she's been amazed at how quickly they empty out
NBC News
Nov 23, 20216 min read


USA TODAY: Fight Pa. hunger, not each other, this holiday season
A soup kitchen at Erie’s City Mission, which serves those affected by poverty, distributed 365,000 pounds of food in 2020, a 19% increase
Erie Times-News
Nov 9, 20213 min read


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
Aug 23, 20213 min read

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, 20212 min read
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