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PHILADELPHIA, PA — A coalition of national food brands and local philanthropy is pouring fresh money into the fight against hunger in Philadelphia, delivering $100,000 to grassroots nonprofits tackling food …
Food Fight Gets $100K Boost as Big Brands Back Philly Hunger Relief Read More
EXTON, PA — Ten Chester County nonprofits are receiving a significant infusion of funding after the Whitford Charitable Classic awarded $100,000 in grants, distributing $10,000 to each organization to support …
$100K Boost for Chester County as Whitford Classic Funds 10 Local Nonprofits Read More
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