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'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.
WPMT FOX 43
Feb 13, 20233 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
LNP + LancasterOnline
Jan 4, 20234 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
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Dec 28, 20224 min read


Gov. Wolf’s Final Food Security Report Notes 37% Decrease in Food Insecurity Since 2015
Gov. Wolf's Food Insecurity Partnership provides a clear path forward to continued improvements to food security in Pennsylvania.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Dec 19, 20224 min read


Food shouldn’t be an impossible choice: How to help Yorkers in need this holiday season
Every month the Senior Food Box Program provides 1,700+ seniors with a free box of food to help stretch incomes & improve nutritional health
Jennifer Brillhart
Dec 9, 20223 min read

Fmr. Pittsburgh Steelers Keisel, Roethlisberger kick off Hunters Sharing the Harvest 2022
🦌 Hunters who wish to donate a deer can find the address & phone# for nearby participating butchers & HSH volunteer county coordinators
CBS 21 News
Nov 17, 20224 min read


With winter around the corner, York County Food Bank prepares for increased demand
By Tina Locurto | York Dispatch Published Nov. 3, 2022 With winter just around the corner, the York County Food Bank is preparing for an...
The York Dispatch
Nov 4, 20222 min read


Food banks turn to DoorDash and Amazon to reach people in need
Axios features HFPA on converting about 6,000 deliveries a month to seniors via DoorDash & said about 25% of its program is delivery now.
Axios
Sep 28, 20223 min read


Expanding Eligibility For SNAP Benefits, Securing Food Assistance For More Pennsylvanians
Effective Oct 1, Pa. will increase the income threshold for all applicants to 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines (FPIG).
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Sep 23, 20223 min read


Area seniors receiving meal deliveries through food box program
More than 300,000 Pennsylvania seniors are eligible for the PA Senior Food Box, but only about 35,000 are enrolled to receive it this year.
Observer-Reporter
Sep 19, 20223 min read


Partner Insight: How Local Delivery Through Project DASH Expanded PA's Reach to Seniors
Partner Insight: How Local Delivery Through Project DASH Expanded Hunger-Free Pennsylvania’s Reach To Seniors Facing Barriers To Food Access
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Sep 19, 20224 min read

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For older adults, budgeting isn’t always enough [Column]
Feeding America found that in 2020, one in 15, or roughly 5.2 million older adults, were food insecure.
State Sen. Judy Schwank
Sep 17, 20223 min read

Gov. Wolf Highlights Efforts Leading to Feeding More Older Pennsylvanians w/ Senior Food Box Program
Today, Gov. Wolf announced Pennsylvania’s Senior Food Box Program is now feeding 20% more seniors than it was this time last year!
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Sep 14, 20223 min read


Wolf Administration Highlights Programs That Feed Pennsylvanians To Kick Off Hunger Action Month
Since taking office in 2015, Gov. Wolf has increased funding for programs that address hunger and food access by more than $80 million.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Sep 6, 20223 min read


What is food insecurity? How Philly navigates hunger, food deserts, and access to good food.
71% of food insecure households in Philly make a yearly income below the federal poverty line.
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Aug 17, 20227 min read

Philabundance sees increase in need due to pandemic, inflation
To help address pandemic and inflation issues, Philabundance's CEO said she's been getting food wholesale and has sought out more funding.
The Philadelphia Tribune
Aug 4, 20223 min read

Gov. Wolf, First Lady Highlight Administration-Long Food Security Efforts During Philadelphia Visit
One of Gov. Wolf’s very first initiatives in 2015 was an all-inclusive executive order addressing food security and nutrition issues.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jul 29, 20223 min read


Pennsylvania Legislature sends $1M to address hunger at higher education institutions
Gov. Wolf said food insecurity is problematic at both private and public institutions, but grassroots efforts are meeting the need.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jul 28, 20222 min read

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania 2022/23 Pa. Budget Statement
Despite Rising Food Prices, Sustained Demand Straining Food Banks, Record State Surpluses, Pa. Budget Flat Funds SFPP Funding
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jul 11, 20222 min read


Sheila Christopher and Patty Bennett: Older Pennsylvanians don't need to go hungry
More than 337,000 Pennsylvania seniors are eligible for the food box program, but only about 33,000 are enrolled to receive it this year.
Sheila Christopher
Jun 21, 20223 min read
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