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USDA to protect SNAP access … for now
On Monday, we warned you that the federal government shutdown could spell disaster for thousands Pennsylvanians who receive monthly food...
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Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jan 7, 20193 min read
Federal Shutdown, Waiver Proposals Threaten SNAP, Put Residents at Risk
Two recent developments in the federal government could spell disaster for thousands Pennsylvanians who receive monthly food benefits. If...
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Apr 17, 20182 min read
Let’s be honest about food stamp work requirements …
The House Health Committee recently approved a measure (H.B. 1659) that would impose mandatory work requirements for all able-bodied food...
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Feb 1, 20162 min read
Important SNAP Update
You may have seen the recent news, as reported by The Associated Press, that more than 1 million low-income residents in 21 states could...
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jun 30, 20153 min read
Food Policy: Lots to Do with a Limited Number of Legislative Days
Policy wonks could say that they have been thrilled these past two weeks. Congress spent a great deal of time dealing with specific...
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jan 5, 20154 min read
The Economist: Eliminating 'food insecurity' is a worthy goal
As advocates of anti-hunger programs in Pennsylvania, we know that these programs are a worthy investment. The author of the post below,...
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Dec 11, 20133 min read
My Story: Feeling the Cuts in Northwestern PA
As the debate around funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, commonly called “food stamps,” continues at the...
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Nov 14, 20133 min read
My Story: Sunday Morning Groceries- Making Ends Meet
Sunday morning is my typical grocery shopping day. The time of day, on this day of the week, makes for a quick in and out. But this...
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Nov 8, 20132 min read
Waiting list for CSFP benefits up 57% over last year
The news keeps getting worse on the anti-hunger front. Demand for a key anti-hunger program that serves low-income and homebound senior...
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Nov 1, 20131 min read
SNAP: From Bad to Worse
Approximately 49 million Americans a year suffer from hunger and food insecurity. And today, if it’s even possible, their lives just got...
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