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Opinion: SNAP judgment: We aren’t doing enough to help food-insecure Pennsylvanians
Taking the challenge to live on the average $6/day food benefits program underscores the struggle faced by millions of Americans to feed...
STUART HANIFF, MHA
6 days ago1 min read

Could you get the nutrition you need on just $6 a day?
SNAP is vital to participating individuals & families, but the average SNAP benefit isn't enough for most people to have adequate nutrition.
STUART HANIFF, MHA
Mar 143 min read

Governor’s Budget Boosts Funding for Anti-Hunger Programs
Gov. Shapiro’s 2025-26 draft budget includes $8 million in additional funding for two of the state’s most important anti-hunger programs.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Feb 52 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...
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Dec 17, 20241 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.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Nov 13, 20242 min read

Hunger-Free PA Names Haniff as New Executive Director
HARRISBURG, Pa. (July 24, 2024) --- Hunger-Free Pennsylvania today named Stuart I.R. Haniff, MHA, as its new executive director.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jul 24, 20244 min read


Demand at Pa.’s Food Banks Keeps Rising
“Food banks are a lifeline for vulnerable individuals and families, and more and more people are turning to them now in their time of need."
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Apr 30, 20242 min read


PA Hunger Action Coalition Unveils ‘End Hunger Checklist’ to Support Anti-Hunger Network, Combat Food Insecurity
With food banks and other anti-hunger groups already facing unprecedented demand, PHAC) today outlined food insecurity recommendations
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Apr 9, 20245 min read

Statewide anti-hunger coalition to outline 2024-25 legislative priorities at Capitol event
The Pennsylvania Hunger Action Coalition (PHAC) outlines its 2024-25 legislative priorities by taking over the Capitol Rotunda on 4-9-24
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Apr 4, 20242 min read

Proposed 2024-25 State Budget Boosts Funding for Some, Maintains Support for Other Important Anti-Hunger Programs
Gov. Shapiro's proposed budget would increase PASS by $3 million; hold the line on both SFPP and the newer Senior Food Box Program.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Feb 6, 20242 min read


Team Yinz and Team Youse help the Capitol All-Stars Softball Game raise a whopping $140,000
Pennsylvania legislators joined forces to raise more than $140K for local food banks through the bipartisan Capitol All-Stars softball game.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Oct 5, 20231 min read


Shapiro Administration Awards $1.6 Million To 39 Foodbanks, Pantries & Soup Kitchens To Expand TEFAP
According to Feeding America's Map the Meal Gap, in 2022, more than 1.1 million Pennsylvanians may not know the source of their next meal.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Sep 20, 20234 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.
Sheila Christopher
Sep 9, 20233 min read


Providing Low-Income Seniors with Fresh, Local Food through Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Shelia Christopher, Executive Director of Hunger-Free Pa. joins Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding at Dudas Farm, Brownsville, Fayette Co
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Aug 7, 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.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Aug 3, 20231 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.
DoorDash
Jul 10, 20235 min read


CHRISTOPHER: PA Food Assistance Programs Need Legislative Support
In Delaware County specifically, the number of monthly visits totals nearly 250,000 and 400 seniors are waiting for food delivery services.
Sheila Christopher
Jun 26, 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.
Sheila Christopher
Jun 9, 20233 min read

House-passed Budget Plan Includes Dramatic Increases in Food Assistance Programs
For the first time ever, the budget would provide $1 million to the Senior Food Box Program.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jun 7, 20233 min read


Share Food Program Launches $35M “Campaign for Food Justice” to Change the Way Philly Fights Hunger
On the first day of Nat'l Hunger Awareness Month Share Food Program announced The Campaign for Food Justice, its first-ever capital campaign
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jun 2, 20234 min read
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