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Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Jun 17, 20213 min read

United Way of PA’s COVID-19 Survey Results Show Food Insecurity Continues to Challenge Families

Feeding Pennsylvania and Hunger-Free PA are seeking $24 million for SFPP and $5 million for PASS in the state’s 2021-22 fiscal year budget.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Apr 2, 20212 min read

Department Of Agriculture To Distribute 7.9 Million Pounds Of Emergency Food To Pa. Food Banks

These funds have been used to purchase more than 7.9 million pounds of food, which will be delivered between June and December 2021.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Apr 2, 20213 min read

WESA: Lawsuit Settlement Will Bring Millions In Additional Food Stamp Funds To PA

In a statement, Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services applauded the settlement and said it is working “quickly” to issue the benefits.

Sheila Christopher

Mar 22, 20211 min read

LETTER: Food banks are essential to many Pa. families

In normal times, when far too many families are challenged by hunger, our statewide charitable food network is a lifeline. The pandemic...

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Feb 3, 20213 min read

State’s Charitable Food Banks Continue to Face High Demand

Feeding Pennsylvania and Hunger-Free PA are seeking $24 million for SFPP and $5 million for PASS in the state’s 2021-22 fiscal year budget.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Dec 8, 202011 min read

AP: Millions of hungry Americans turn to food banks for 1st time

The newly hungry have similar stories: Their industry collapsed, lost a job, hours were cut, an opportunity fell through because of illness.

Sheila Christopher

Oct 18, 20202 min read

Food Banks Rises to Challenges during Pandemic

Pennsylvania’s statewide network of regional food banks has been lauded during the pandemic for efforts to help struggling families.