Department of Human Services

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

7 days ago2 min read

Hunger Action Coalition to Host Statewide Meeting with Food Security Leaders on Friday

Bringing together representatives from dozens of groups working to craft policies and initiatives to advance food security across Pa.

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.

Pennsylvania Capital-Star

Sep 14, 20212 min read

Report finds 2M Pennsylvanians struggled with food insecurity during the pandemic

Of the 2 million Pennsylvanians facing food insecurity in 2020, 630,000 were children, according to Feeding America data.

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Sep 12, 20214 min read

Human Services Acting Secretary Visits Philabundance For Hunger Action Month

Philabundance serves residents of Philadelphia & surrounding counties in SE Pa, reaching at least 90,000 people each week pre-pandemic.

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

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