Statewide anti-hunger coalition to outline 2024-25 legislative priorities at Capitol event
The Pennsylvania Hunger Action Coalition (PHAC) outlines its 2024-25 legislative priorities by taking over the Capitol Rotunda on 4-9-24
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Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Mar 3, 20231 min read
Pandemic-era food stamps end March 1 for nearly 30M Americans on SNAP
Emergency SNAP payments ended on Feb. 28, meaning the state will receive $200 million less in federal food assistance benefits each month.
The York Dispatch
Nov 4, 20222 min read
With winter around the corner, York County Food Bank prepares for increased demand
By Tina Locurto | York Dispatch Published Nov. 3, 2022 With winter just around the corner, the York County Food Bank is preparing for an...
abc27
Mar 31, 20222 min read
Inflation affecting food banks, hungry Pennsylvanians
While food banks watch their budgets, many families could soon need help again, with extra snap benefits set to expire on April 15.
Associated Press
Jan 24, 20224 min read
AP: Omicron wave leaves U.S. food banks scrambling for volunteers
Read more from the AP on why the Omicron wave leaves U.S. food banks scrambling for volunteers
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
May 20, 20214 min read
Wolf Administration Improves Access to Pennsylvania Senior Food Box Program, Encourages Enrollment
Pa's Senior Food Box Program is administered on behalf of the Dept of Agriculture by Hunger-Free PA through their network of 17 food banks
Sheila Christopher
Apr 5, 20211 min read
Inquirer LTE: Food Banks Facing Unprecedented Demand
Demand is up almost 10 percent for assistance in 2021, while the food supply has decreased by more than 30 percent since fall 2020.
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
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.
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