Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
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.
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Jennifer Brillhart
Dec 9, 20223 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
CBS 21 News
Nov 17, 20224 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
The York Dispatch
Nov 4, 20222 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...
Axios
Sep 28, 20223 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.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Sep 23, 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).
Observer-Reporter
Sep 19, 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.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Sep 19, 20224 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
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State Sen. Judy Schwank
Sep 17, 20223 min read
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.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Sep 14, 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 6, 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.
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Aug 17, 20227 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 Tribune
Aug 4, 20223 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.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jul 29, 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 28, 20222 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 11, 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
Sheila Christopher
Jun 21, 20223 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.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jun 15, 20225 min read
Wolf Administration, Anti-Hunger Advocates Call For Support For Proposed Food Security Investments
With many seniors on a fixed income & rising inflation , including food, the extra support in SNAP proposed by Gov Wolf will help many in Pa
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jun 13, 20222 min read
Rising Food Prices, Sustained Demand Straining Food Banks
“Demand for food assistance remains above pre-pandemic levels, and new challenges continue to put a strain on food banks’ operations."
WFMZ 69 News
Jun 7, 20222 min read
Local food pantries seeing increased demand, as many LV families struggle with food insecurity
The consumer price index shows food prices are up 9.4% from a year ago. And it's forcing more and more people to look for help
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