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Governor’s Budget Addresses Anti-Hunger Initiatives

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Feb 4, 20202 min read

Governor’s Budget Addresses Anti-Hunger Initiatives

Gov. Wolf’s proposed 2020-21 General Fund budget would provide an additional investment of $1 million PASS while holding the line on SFPP.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jan 31, 20202 min read

HFPA’s 2020-21 Budget Preview

What remains to be seen is what the governor will propose for the State Food Purchase Program (SFPP).

HFPA Working to Ensure Investments in PASS and SFPP become reality in state budget

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jan 23, 20201 min read

HFPA Working to Ensure Investments in PASS and SFPP become reality in state budget

Improving Food Security while Supporting Agriculture

Capitol All-Stars Legislative Softball Game to Benefit Hunger-Free PA and Feeding Pennsylvania

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Sep 18, 20191 min read

Capitol All-Stars Legislative Softball Game to Benefit Hunger-Free PA and Feeding Pennsylvania

Hunger and food insecurity continue to plague Pennsylvania. Today, 1.6 million Pennsylvanians struggle with hunger.

Human Services Secretary Highlights Hunger Action Month, Touts Importance of Food Assistance Program

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Sep 16, 20193 min read

Human Services Secretary Highlights Hunger Action Month, Touts Importance of Food Assistance Program

September is National Hunger Action Month. In PA, approximately 1.53 million Pennsylvanians experience chronic hunger, food insecurity daily

Orange Lights Spotlight Challenges Hungry Families Face

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Sep 16, 20191 min read

Orange Lights Spotlight Challenges Hungry Families Face

Hunger Action Month is recognized nationally to urge individuals to take action to help those who are dealing with hunger & food insecurity.

CSFP Road Show Warrants Standing Ovation

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Sep 3, 20193 min read

CSFP Road Show Warrants Standing Ovation

The effort is already producing results. The majority of food banks report that seniors in need have been contacting their facilities

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Aug 22, 20193 min read

Food warehouse trying to help more people

To help spread awareness, Christopher said she plans to make a push with pharmacies and doctor’s offices to provide their senior patients...

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Aug 21, 20191 min read

Volunteers needed to help feed seniors in need in Mercer County

Hunger-Free PA is the single largest provider of meals to older Pennsylvanians & Wednesday's stop at the warehouse was its last tour stop.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Aug 21, 20191 min read

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania raising awareness of Mercer County food bank for seniors

Christopher urges those eligible to reach out to the Community Food Warehouse of Mercer County. Food delivery services are available as well

Hunger-Free PA to Stop in Mercer County during Statewide Road Show for Anti-Hunger Initiative

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Aug 20, 20192 min read

Hunger-Free PA to Stop in Mercer County during Statewide Road Show for Anti-Hunger Initiative

HFPA will visit the Community Food Warehouse of Mercer County at 11 am Wednesday, Aug. 21 to inspect the program and ensure compliance

Hunger-Free PA to Stop in Allegheny County during Statewide Road Show for Anti-Hunger Initiative

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Aug 13, 20192 min read

Hunger-Free PA to Stop in Allegheny County during Statewide Road Show for Anti-Hunger Initiative

More than 300 Butler County seniors receive CSFP packages of nutritious USDA Foods each month.

Food Assistance Program Available For Elderly In Butler Co.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jul 26, 20191 min read

Food Assistance Program Available For Elderly In Butler Co.

The county’s Commodity Supplemental Food Program provides a monthly food package for seniors in need. Any person with low-income who is at

Butler Eagle: Programs seek to feed hungry seniors

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jul 24, 20195 min read

Butler Eagle: Programs seek to feed hungry seniors

Alliance for Nonprofit Resources combats food insecurity By Gabriella Canales, Eagle Staff Writer Out of the 3,826 Butler County seniors...

Tribune-Review: Westmoreland food bank seeks to expand ‘senior food box’ program

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jul 14, 20192 min read

Tribune-Review: Westmoreland food bank seeks to expand ‘senior food box’ program

Friday, July 12, 2019 10:00 p.m. By Patrick Varine, Tribune-Review Hunger-Free Pennsylvania Executive Director Sheila Christopher is...

Hunger-Free PA to Stop in Westmoreland County on July 12 during Statewide Road Show for Anti-Hunger

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jul 11, 20192 min read

Hunger-Free PA to Stop in Westmoreland County on July 12 during Statewide Road Show for Anti-Hunger

More than 1,300 Westmoreland County seniors receive Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) packages of nutritious USDA Foods each month.

Budget Holds the Line on Anti-Hunger Programs

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 28, 20192 min read

Budget Holds the Line on Anti-Hunger Programs

As in previous years, the final budget holds the line on funding for the State Food Purchase Program (SFPP), one of Pennsylvania’s most...

Reading Eagle: Free food program for Berks County seniors underused

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 26, 20193 min read

Reading Eagle: Free food program for Berks County seniors underused

Know a senior on a tight budget? They might benefit from the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, often called The Senior Box.

Hunger-Free PA to Stop in Reading during Statewide Road Show for Anti-Hunger Initiative

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 26, 20191 min read

Hunger-Free PA to Stop in Reading during Statewide Road Show for Anti-Hunger Initiative

READING, Berks County (June 26, 2019) --- Hunger-Free Pennsylvania (HFPA), the single largest provider of meals to older Pennsylvanians

Hunger-Free PA to Stop in Northampton County during Statewide Road Show for Anti-Hunger Initiative

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 25, 20192 min read

Hunger-Free PA to Stop in Northampton County during Statewide Road Show for Anti-Hunger Initiative

NAZARETH, Northampton County (June 25, 2019) --- Hunger-Free Pennsylvania (HFPA), the single largest provider of meals to older Pennsylvania