Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
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."
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Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Apr 161 min read
WTAJ Altoona: Cambria County Backpack Project travels to the Capitol for food rally
The rally and advocacy day was organized by the Pennsylvania Hunger Action Coalition (PHAC) and unveiled the “End Hunger Checklist”.
rebecca2549
Apr 42 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
Feb 62 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.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Oct 6, 20234 min read
‘It helps out a lot’: Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, DoorDash work to deliver to seniors
“We were like, OK, let’s try to find a way to pay for this because using DoorDash allows us to cover almost every part of Allegheny County,”
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Oct 5, 20231 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
Sep 20, 20234 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.
Sheila Christopher
Sep 9, 20233 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.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Aug 7, 20231 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
DoorDash
Jul 10, 20235 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.
Sheila Christopher
Jun 26, 20233 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 9, 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.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jun 7, 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 2, 20234 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
Mar 21, 20232 min read
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Editorial: Mitigate losses in SNAP program
State and federal governments can at least mitigate the harm by making modest changes to the pre-pandemic system.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Mar 6, 20233 min read
Shapiro Administration Joins Anti-Hunger Advocates To Remind Pennsylvanians Of Major SNAP Changes
With the additional benefits now over, Pa.'s charitable food network will be called to step up its fight against hunger in Pa. communities.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Mar 3, 20231 min read
Pandemic-era food stamps end March 1 for nearly 30M Americans on SNAP
Emergency SNAP payments ended on Feb. 28, meaning the state will receive $200 million less in federal food assistance benefits each month.
WPMT FOX 43
Feb 13, 20233 min read
'Hunger cliff' looms for millions of Americans as extra SNAP benefits set to expire
The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank estimates $40.8 million in monthly SNAP benefits will be lost across the 27 counties it covers.
LNP + LancasterOnline
Jan 4, 20234 min read
Profile: Tom Snedden's 38-year marathon to help low-income Pennsylvania seniors afford prescriptions
PACE: Paid for with Pennsylvania Lottery revenue & is the only state lottery in the nation with 100% of funds directed to senior programs
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Dec 28, 20224 min read
BMA Issues Bold Recommendations to Strengthen Protections for Seniors, Maintain Transparency
The Better Medicare Alliance calls on CMS to adopt a comprehensive approach to Medicare Advantage audits
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