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Pennsylvania leaders meet to discuss food insecurity
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – The Pennsylvania Hunger Action Coalition met for its biannual meeting in Camp Hill. Leaders are fighting...
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Dec 17, 20241 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
Dec 11, 20242 min read


Demand at Pa.’s Food Banks Keeps Rising
“Food banks are a lifeline for vulnerable individuals and families, and more and more people are turning to them now in their time of need."
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Apr 30, 20242 min read


PA Hunger Action Coalition Unveils ‘End Hunger Checklist’ to Support Anti-Hunger Network, Combat Food Insecurity
With food banks and other anti-hunger groups already facing unprecedented demand, PHAC) today outlined food insecurity recommendations
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Apr 9, 20245 min read

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
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Apr 4, 20242 min read


HFPA, DoorDash & Second Harvest Promote Rural Senior Food Box Program Distribution in Venango County
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania is working in partnership with DoorDash to deliver Senior Food Boxes to more communities, seniors in rural areas.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Aug 3, 20231 min read


CHRISTOPHER: PA Food Assistance Programs Need Legislative Support
In Delaware County specifically, the number of monthly visits totals nearly 250,000 and 400 seniors are waiting for food delivery services.
Sheila Christopher
Jun 26, 20233 min read


Pa.’s food assistance programs need legislative support | Opinion
Pennsylvania’s charitable food network is overwhelmed, and demand for food assistance remains above pre-pandemic levels.
Sheila Christopher
Jun 9, 20233 min read

House-passed Budget Plan Includes Dramatic Increases in Food Assistance Programs
For the first time ever, the budget would provide $1 million to the Senior Food Box Program.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jun 7, 20233 min read

Budget Holds Line on Pa.’s Two Most Important Anti-Hunger Programs, Provides Boost to SNAP
The governor’s budget includes a $16 million investment in SNAP, increasing the minimum benefit from $23 per month to $35 per month...
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Mar 7, 20232 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.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Mar 3, 20231 min read


Gov. Wolf’s Final Food Security Report Notes 37% Decrease in Food Insecurity Since 2015
Gov. Wolf's Food Insecurity Partnership provides a clear path forward to continued improvements to food security in Pennsylvania.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Dec 19, 20224 min read


Food banks turn to DoorDash and Amazon to reach people in need
Axios features HFPA on converting about 6,000 deliveries a month to seniors via DoorDash & said about 25% of its program is delivery now.
Axios
Sep 28, 20223 min read

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For older adults, budgeting isn’t always enough [Column]
Feeding America found that in 2020, one in 15, or roughly 5.2 million older adults, were food insecure.
State Sen. Judy Schwank
Sep 17, 20223 min read

Biden's goal to end hunger by 2030 and his new food conference, explained
The Biden-Harris Administration will host the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health on September 28, 2022.
NPR
Aug 30, 20227 min read


What is food insecurity? How Philly navigates hunger, food deserts, and access to good food.
71% of food insecure households in Philly make a yearly income below the federal poverty line.
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Aug 17, 20227 min read

Philabundance sees increase in need due to pandemic, inflation
To help address pandemic and inflation issues, Philabundance's CEO said she's been getting food wholesale and has sought out more funding.
The Philadelphia Tribune
Aug 4, 20223 min read

Gov. Wolf, First Lady Highlight Administration-Long Food Security Efforts During Philadelphia Visit
One of Gov. Wolf’s very first initiatives in 2015 was an all-inclusive executive order addressing food security and nutrition issues.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jul 29, 20223 min read


Pennsylvania Legislature sends $1M to address hunger at higher education institutions
Gov. Wolf said food insecurity is problematic at both private and public institutions, but grassroots efforts are meeting the need.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jul 28, 20222 min read


Sheila Christopher and Patty Bennett: Older Pennsylvanians don't need to go hungry
More than 337,000 Pennsylvania seniors are eligible for the food box program, but only about 33,000 are enrolled to receive it this year.
Sheila Christopher
Jun 21, 20223 min read
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