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Eligibility for Pa.'s Senior Box Program Nearly Doubles under New Federal Income Levels

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Nov 132 min read

Eligibility for Pa.'s Senior Box Program Nearly Doubles under New Federal Income Levels

Under new federal income levels the number of Pa. seniors who will be eligible for the Senior Food Box Program will nearly double.

How to Bridge the Hunger Divide for America’s Seniors

Sheila Christopher

Sep 9, 20233 min read

How to Bridge the Hunger Divide for America’s Seniors

Our food distribution networks are seeing an increase in demand, but we need a corresponding increase in support to get food to seniors.

Pa.’s food assistance programs need legislative support | Opinion

Sheila Christopher

Jun 9, 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.

Food banks turn to DoorDash and Amazon to reach people in need

Axios

Sep 28, 20223 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.

For older adults, budgeting isn’t always enough [Column]

State Sen. Judy Schwank

Sep 17, 20223 min read

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.

Biden's goal to end hunger by 2030 and his new food conference, explained

NPR

Aug 30, 20227 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.

What is food insecurity? How Philly navigates hunger, food deserts, and access to good food.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Aug 17, 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.

Sheila Christopher

Jun 21, 20223 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.

10% of U.S. kids don’t get enough to eat, and it could get worse. Here’s why, experts say

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Apr 20, 20223 min read

10% of U.S. kids don’t get enough to eat, and it could get worse. Here’s why, experts say

With prices increasing, that is also causing more challenges for families, so that’s going to make it even harder for them to afford food.

300,000 Philly-area kids could go hungry if Congress doesn’t act | Opinion

George Matysik

Mar 21, 20223 min read

300,000 Philly-area kids could go hungry if Congress doesn’t act | Opinion

The latest $1.5 trillion spending bill to fund the federal government does not include child nutrition waivers for schoolchildren.

Celebrate HEAR THE PA CRUNCH!🍎 DURING NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Mar 7, 20222 min read

Celebrate HEAR THE PA CRUNCH!🍎 DURING NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK

We encourage YOU to join us by posting a photo on FB, IG, or Twitter to help promote the importance of child nutrition flexibilities!

Some families are being forced to choose between remote learning and school meals

witf

Feb 3, 20224 min read

Some families are being forced to choose between remote learning and school meals

The problem is that a virtual academy, whether administered by the State or the school district, is not eligible to participate in the NSLP

Wolf Admin Highlights PA Senior Food Box Program Improvements, Encourages Seniors To Take Advantage

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Dec 30, 20214 min read

Wolf Admin Highlights PA Senior Food Box Program Improvements, Encourages Seniors To Take Advantage

"Not being able to serve Pennsylvania's seniors in need of food assistance was not an option," said PA Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding

Food Insecurity in Pa. and beyond | The Numbers Racket

Pennsylvania Capital-Star

Dec 13, 20212 min read

Food Insecurity in Pa. and beyond | The Numbers Racket

“While the overall poverty rate in 2019 was 10.5% , poverty among white individuals was 9.1% compared to 18.8% for Black/15.7% for Latino

$11.4 Million to Help Food Banks with Cold Storage

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Dec 9, 20214 min read

$11.4 Million to Help Food Banks with Cold Storage

The USDA's Farm to Families Food Box-CFAP has already provided more than 23 million pounds of fresh product to Pa. food banks since mid-May.

EDITORIAL: Increase in food stamp benefits will help struggling individuals, families

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Aug 23, 20213 min read

EDITORIAL: Increase in food stamp benefits will help struggling individuals, families

Organizations dedicated to fighting hunger, community activists and religious groups occasionally sponsor food stamp challenges

Department Of Agriculture To Distribute 7.9 Million Pounds Of Emergency Food To Pa. Food Banks

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.

WESA: Lawsuit Settlement Will Bring Millions In Additional Food Stamp Funds To PA

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Apr 2, 20213 min read

WESA: Lawsuit Settlement Will Bring Millions In Additional Food Stamp Funds To PA

In a statement, Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services applauded the settlement and said it is working “quickly” to issue the benefits.

Politico: Vilsack chosen as Biden's Agriculture secretary

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Dec 9, 20204 min read

Politico: Vilsack chosen as Biden's Agriculture secretary

Easing hunger during the pandemic and rebuilding the rural economy will be among the USDA's first tasks.

DHS Provides Update On Latest Medicaid, SNAP Enrollment Data, Info On New SNAP Income Limits

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