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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
PEACH GLEN, PA — In the quiet orchards of Adams County, a $1 million state investment is turning surplus apples into a lifeline for the state’s food-insecure families. Agriculture Secretary …
Turning Surplus into Sustenance: State and Federal Funds Transform Pennsylvania’s Apple Bounty into Aid for Hungry Families Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In an effort to address child food insecurity, the Departments of Human Services (DHS) and Education (PDE) in Pennsylvania recently announced the operation of the Summer Electronic …
Pennsylvania’s Summer-EBT Program: A Lifeline for Kids’ Nutrition During School Break Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is taking a proactive stance against student hunger, a pervasive issue that can severely impact academic success. As part of this …
Pennsylvania Tackles Campus Hunger with $1 Million in Grants Read More