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HARRISBURG, PA — A new $2 million statewide nutrition incentive program championed by state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, is now part of Pennsylvania’s newly enacted state budget, marking a …
Will New SNAP Incentives Change How Pennsylvania Eats? A $2M Bet Says Yes Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro on Friday declared a disaster emergency and announced $5 million in immediate state funding to Pennsylvania food banks after the Trump Administration halted November …
Shapiro Declares Emergency to Protect Food Access as SNAP Payments Halted Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — As the federal government shutdown stalls Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments, Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe are urging swift community …
SNAP Halt Spurs Urgent Call for Food Aid Across Chester County Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Chester County United Way, Chester County Community Foundation, The Alliance for Health Equity, and United Way of Southern Chester County have joined forces to launch a …
Chester County Organizations Launch Help Feed Chesco Initiative Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — More than 140,000 Pennsylvanians are at risk of losing access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) following new federal work and reporting requirements included in the …
More Than 140,000 Pennsylvanians Face SNAP Benefit Loss Under New Federal Rules Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — More than 140,000 Pennsylvanians are expected to lose access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) following federal action, while funding cuts to food pantries and related …
Brown Pushes for Pennsylvania Hunger Task Force as SNAP Cuts Threaten Families Read More
WEST BRANDYWINE, PA — Residents and staff at Freedom Village at Brandywine turned their enthusiasm for the Philadelphia Eagles’ playoff run into a meaningful opportunity to give back, spearheading two impactful …
Eagles Pride Powers Generosity: Freedom Village Gives Back with Heartwarming Community Initiatives Read More
HORSHAM, PA — New survey findings from Sara Lee® Bread and U.S. Hunger have revealed the stark realities of food insecurity in the United States, underscoring the gap between public …
Sara Lee Bread and U.S. Hunger Report Unveils Hidden Realities of Food Insecurity Read More
MEDIA, PA — Addressing the pressing issue of food insecurity among college students, Delaware County Community College has expanded its Student Resource Center and Food Pantry thanks to a generous …
Aqua’s $75,000 Contribution Fuels Expansion of Delaware County Community College’s Student Resource Center Read More
FORT WASHINGTON, PA — Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) announced $187,295 in funding for food banks, pantries, and soup kitchens across Montgomery County. The funds come from The Emergency Food …
Senator Maria Collett Secures $187K for Montgomery County Food Banks Read More