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Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Aug 27, 20214 min read
PA Secretary Of Agriculture Highlights Increased Support For PA Farmers Contributions
Since the PASS program was first funded by the Wolf Administration in 2015, more than 20.6 million pounds of food has been distributed


witf
Jul 2, 20212 min read
WITF: State anti-hunger programs get a boost in the new budget
Between June 20/21 there's been a 24% increase in the number of people requesting food assistance, but the amount of available food down 44%


Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jun 28, 20213 min read
Budget Increases Funding for State’s Anti-Hunger Programs
To help address challenges, the budget would allocate $20.188 million to SFFP, an increase of $2 M and $2.5 M to PASS, a $1 M increase.


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 13, 20213 min read
State’s Food Banks More Than Doubled Food Distribution in 2020
Statewide network distributed 262 million pounds of food last year compared to 118 million pounds in the year prior to the pandemic


Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Feb 23, 20213 min read
Two-thirds of Pa. Voters Support Additional Funding for Food Banks
State’s charitable food network has been hit hard by increased demand, which continues to surge amid COVID-19 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 7, 20203 min read
Families are facing a food crisis; soon Pennsylvania’s food banks will, too | Opinion
While Gov. Wolf and the General Assembly stepped up to help fill the need this past summer by providing a much-needed influx of $25 million

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.


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
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