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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
Apr 2, 20213 min read


WHYY: College students in Pennsylvania are struggling to afford food, housing
Nearly three in five college students experienced food or housing insecurity in 2020, according to a yearlong survey conducted at Temple U.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Apr 1, 20215 min read


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.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Feb 3, 20213 min read


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
Dec 9, 20204 min read


AP: Millions of hungry Americans turn to food banks for 1st time
The newly hungry have similar stories: Their industry collapsed, lost a job, hours were cut, an opportunity fell through because of illness.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Dec 8, 202011 min read


'The numbers floored me': hunger in Pennsylvania hits highest level since pandemic's start
Demand for food aid surges in state and across country, with 54m potentially facing hunger by year’s end Charles Bennicoff hasn’t worked...
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Nov 2, 20204 min read


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
Sep 30, 20203 min read


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.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Aug 31, 20204 min read


DHS Urges Congressional Delegation to Codify Flexibility for States, Support for Food Assistance
08/27/2020 Human Services Shares Latest Public-Assistance Enrollment Data, Urges Congressional Delegation to Codify Flexibility for...
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Aug 28, 20205 min read

Wolf Administration to Feds: When School is Virtual, Pa. Kids Still Rely on School Meals to Thrive
SNAP is issued through a monthly payment to an electronic benefit transfer card, and benefits are based off income and household size.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Aug 21, 20205 min read


LET'S VOTE, PA!
PA Votes is a nonpartisan civic engagement initiative partnering with nonprofits.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Aug 19, 20201 min read

PA Department of Human Services (DHS) Shares Latest Public-Assistance Enrollment Data
Sec. Miller said there is reason to believe that this slow, steady climb in SNAP enrollment could soon see a much steeper incline.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jul 24, 20204 min read


Pa. Congressional Delegation Supports TEFAP Waiver Request to USDA Secretary Perdue
Waivers enabled the Pa. food distribution network to provide 2,220,397 households and 5,566,294 individuals with 64,331,211 pounds of food!
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jun 30, 20201 min read


Wolf Administration Urges USDA to Maintain Flexibility for States Administering SNAP Benefits
Numerous waivers previously granted by the USDA for the SNAP program were set to expire on June 30.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jun 24, 20204 min read


$40 Million in CARES Act Funding Available to Address Dairy Industry Relief, Food Security
$15 million will go to Pennsylvania's State Food Purchase Program (SFPP)
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jun 16, 20202 min read


Online Grocery Purchasing for SNAP Recipients Now Available, Retailers Encouraged to Join Program
The online grocery purchasing process for SNAP recipients is now active at approved retailers.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jun 5, 20202 min read


SNAP expansion needed to feed hungry Americans
This is not the time for government officials to be making it harder for Americans to eat. On the contrary, SNAP should be expanded to help
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jun 5, 20203 min read

$80 Million in USDA Foods to be Distributed by the Wolf Administration
Ag Secretary Redding announced that Dept. of Agriculture has received approval to continue operating Disaster Household Distribution program
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jun 1, 20203 min read


Casey Introduces Bill to Expand SNAP Delivery During COVID-19 Pandemic
In March, Casey introduced a legislative package in order to protect and support children and families during this public health emergency,
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
May 18, 20202 min read


USDA Extends Flexibilities, Paves the Way for Meals for Kids to Continue through Summer
USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is extending waivers nationwide through August 31, 2020
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
May 15, 20202 min read
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