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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


Gov. Wolf Thanks Pennsylvania’s Food Banks for Helping Those in Need
Gov. Wolf visited York County Food Ban, East York Emergency Food Hub, which provides groceries to approximately 2,000 families each Tuesday
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jun 23, 20202 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

$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


Ag Dept. Highlights Pa. Food Rescues, Outlines Steps to Reduce Food Waste, Feed Hungry during COVID
05/15/2020 Department of Agriculture Highlights Pennsylvania Food Rescues, Outlines Steps to Reduce Food Waste, Feed Hungry during...
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
May 15, 20204 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

Sec. Redding Urges Congressional Support of Pa.'s Ag, Food Industries through Federal Stimulus
Pa.'s agriculture & food industries have operated & sustained life despite the great risk, stress, uncertainty & disruption by COVID-19.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
May 13, 20203 min read


Casey Leads Bipartisan Push to Expand Delivery for SNAP Recipients During Pandemic
USDA’s SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot makes it possible for participants to purchase grocery deliveries, but its availability remains limited
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
May 12, 20202 min read


USDA Approves $1.2 billion in Contracts for Farmers to Families Food Box Program
USDA approved $1.2 billion in contracts to support American producers & communities in need through USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Prog.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
May 8, 20202 min read

Wolf Administration Receives Approval to Launch Food Access Program for Students During COVID-19
Pa. received approval from the USDA for a plan to provide SNAP benefits to students who are NSLP-eligible.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
May 7, 20203 min read


No One Should Go Hungry, Pennsylvanians Should Apply for Programs Designed for ‘Times Like These’
Wolf Administration outlined food assistance programs available for Pennsylvanians to enroll in to get them through current COVID-19-induced
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
May 6, 20204 min read


Wolf Administration Highlights Comprehensive Food Security Efforts
Before COVID-19, more than 1.5 mil Pennsylvanians experienced chronic hunger on a regular basis, including nearly half a million children.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Apr 29, 20203 min read


Wolf Administration Expands Food Recovery Infrastructure Grants to Help the Charitable Food System
Immediate changes are being made to the Food Recovery Infrastructure Grant Program to help ensure food banks are adequately supplied...
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Apr 28, 20202 min read

Secretary of Agriculture Outlines Steps Taken to Secure Food Supply, Address Food Insecurity in Penn
Ag Sec. Redding outlined progress made in Pa. to secure stability of the food supply, increase market opportunities, protect & ensure
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Apr 22, 20205 min read


Gov. Wolf Announces Nearly $16 Million in Funding for Pennsylvania Food Banks
Through an emergency contract with PEMA, the Pa Dept of Ag is providing Hunger-Free PA & their network $1 million in emergency funding.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Apr 18, 20203 min read


USDA Approves Statewide Plan for Disaster Food Distribution
Pennsylvania Food Banks Receive Waivers to Serve Those Adversely Impacted by COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Mar 30, 20203 min read

Wolf Administration Directs Families to Emergency Food Assistance During COVID-19 Mitigation
Today, Ag Secretary Redding issued guidance for accessing emergency food assistance for Pennsylvanians at risk of hunger due to COVID-19.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Mar 18, 20203 min read


USDA Announces Feeding Program Partnership in Response to COVID-19
Ag Secretary Perdue today announced a collaboration with the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty, McLane Global, PepsiCo, and others
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Mar 17, 20204 min read
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