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PACE: Paid for with Pennsylvania Lottery revenue & is the only state lottery in the nation with 100% of funds directed to senior programs
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Dec 19, 20224 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
Sep 14, 20223 min read
Gov. Wolf Highlights Efforts Leading to Feeding More Older Pennsylvanians w/ Senior Food Box Program
Today, Gov. Wolf announced Pennsylvania’s Senior Food Box Program is now feeding 20% more seniors than it was this time last year!
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jul 29, 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
Jun 15, 20225 min read
Wolf Administration, Anti-Hunger Advocates Call For Support For Proposed Food Security Investments
With many seniors on a fixed income & rising inflation , including food, the extra support in SNAP proposed by Gov Wolf will help many in Pa
WPMT FOX 43
Jun 14, 20222 min read
FOX43: Amid inflation, Central Pa. food banks are seeing a higher demand to feed low income families
"It's like one punch after the other. It's not just the cost of the food, it's the availability of food," said Sheila Christopher of HFPA
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Jun 13, 20222 min read
Rising Food Prices, Sustained Demand Straining Food Banks
“Demand for food assistance remains above pre-pandemic levels, and new challenges continue to put a strain on food banks’ operations."
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
May 27, 20222 min read
Governor Wolf Highlights Investment in Innovative Solution to Feeding the Future
Bowery Farming is the largest vertical farming company in the U.S. The new farm in Bethlehem, Pa. is its largest, most sustainable farm.
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania
Feb 8, 20223 min read
Support for Anti-Hunger Programs Included in State Budget
Gov. Wolf's proposed 2022-23 General Fund spending plan would increase PASS funding from $2.5 million to $4.5 million.
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.
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