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'The numbers floored me': hunger in Pennsylvania hits highest level since pandemic's start

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Nov 2, 20204 min read

'The numbers floored me': hunger in Pennsylvania hits highest level since pandemic's start

Demand for food aid surges in state and across country, with 54m potentially facing hunger by year’s end Charles Bennicoff hasn’t worked...

DHS Provides Update On Latest Medicaid, SNAP Enrollment Data, Info On New SNAP Income Limits

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Sep 29, 20203 min read

DHS Provides Update On Latest Medicaid, SNAP Enrollment Data, Info On New SNAP Income Limits

Enrollment for SNAP statewide has increased by 105,624 people since February, for a total enrollment of about 1,843,083 in August, a 6% incr

Wolf Administration, Anti-Hunger Advocates Urge Continued Support of Charitable Food Networks

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Sep 3, 20204 min read

Wolf Administration, Anti-Hunger Advocates Urge Continued Support of Charitable Food Networks

Pennsylvanians who need help feeding themselves or their family should contact their local food bank or pantry through Feeding Pa. and HFPA

DHS Urges Congressional Delegation to Codify Flexibility for States, Support for Food Assistance

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Aug 28, 20205 min read

DHS Urges Congressional Delegation to Codify Flexibility for States, Support for Food Assistance

08/27/2020 Human Services Shares Latest Public-Assistance Enrollment Data, Urges Congressional Delegation to Codify Flexibility for...

Wolf Administration to Feds: When School is Virtual, Pa. Kids Still Rely on School Meals to Thrive

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Aug 21, 20205 min read

Wolf Administration to Feds: When School is Virtual, Pa. Kids Still Rely on School Meals to Thrive

SNAP is issued through a monthly payment to an electronic benefit transfer card, and benefits are based off income and household size.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Aug 19, 20201 min read

LET'S VOTE, PA!

PA Votes is a nonpartisan civic engagement initiative partnering with nonprofits.

Secretary of Ag Announces $10 Million to Support Pa. Agriculture Producers, Charitable Food System

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Aug 13, 20203 min read

Secretary of Ag Announces $10 Million to Support Pa. Agriculture Producers, Charitable Food System

The PASS program helps support Pa.'s agriculture industry in all 67 counties & reduce waste of agricultural surplus

First Lady, Agriculture Secretary: Every Pennsylvanian Deserves Access to Fresh, Local Food

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Aug 6, 20203 min read

First Lady, Agriculture Secretary: Every Pennsylvanian Deserves Access to Fresh, Local Food

The Fresh Food Financing Initiative COVID-19 Relief Fund is one of the many tools we have to combat food insecurity

PA Department of Human Services (DHS) Shares Latest Public-Assistance Enrollment Data

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jul 24, 20204 min read

PA Department of Human Services (DHS) Shares Latest Public-Assistance Enrollment Data

Sec. Miller said there is reason to believe that this slow, steady climb in SNAP enrollment could soon see a much steeper incline.

Farmers Market Nutrition Program Connects Hungry Pennsylvanians with Fresh, Local Food

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jul 14, 20204 min read

Farmers Market Nutrition Program Connects Hungry Pennsylvanians with Fresh, Local Food

In a state as agriculturally rich as Pennsylvania, no one should go hungry.

LOOKING BACK: Backyard garden programs blossomed into PASS

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 30, 20202 min read

LOOKING BACK: Backyard garden programs blossomed into PASS

Looking back through the Hunger-Free Pennsylvania archives turned up this article from the Washington Observer-Reporter in southwestern Pa.

Wolf Administration Urges USDA to Maintain Flexibility for States Administering SNAP Benefits

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 24, 20204 min read

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.

Gov. Wolf Thanks Pennsylvania’s Food Banks for Helping Those in Need

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 23, 20202 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

$40 Million in CARES Act Funding Available to Address Dairy Industry Relief, Food Security

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 16, 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)

$80 Million in USDA Foods to be Distributed by the Wolf Administration

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 1, 20203 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

Ag Dept. Highlights Pa. Food Rescues, Outlines Steps to Reduce Food Waste, Feed Hungry during COVID

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

May 15, 20204 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...

Sec. Redding Urges Congressional Support of Pa.'s Ag, Food Industries through Federal Stimulus

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

May 13, 20203 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.

Wolf Administration Receives Approval to Launch Food Access Program for Students During COVID-19

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

May 7, 20203 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.

No One Should Go Hungry, Pennsylvanians Should Apply for Programs Designed for ‘Times Like These’

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

May 6, 20204 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

Wolf Administration Highlights Comprehensive Food Security Efforts

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Apr 29, 20203 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.