Hunger in Pennsylvania: Latest News, Top Stories & Analysis

Shapiro Administration, Community Partners Highlight Importance of Charitable Food Network, Necessity of Food Assistance Programs During Hunger Action Month  

September 17, 2023September 17, 2023 - by MyChesCo

PENNSYLVANIA — Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Cheryl Cook visited Downtown Daily Bread this past week to highlight the …

Pennsylvania

Investing in Education: Pennsylvania to Support Efforts to Fight Student Hunger

March 27, 2023March 26, 2023 - by MyChesCo

PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is reminding institutions of higher education (IHE) to apply for a PA Hunger-Free Campus designation, to receive recognition for their work to …

Pennsylvania / Social Services

Pennsylvania Expands SNAP Eligibility to Help More Than 420,000 Residents in Need

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022 - by MyChesCo

PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of Hunger Action Month, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services has announced updates to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps. The …

Pennsylvania / Social Issues

First Lady Wolf Unveils Hunger-Free Campus Initiative

August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 - by MyChesCo

MILLERSVILLE, PA — First Lady Frances Wolf and Acting Secretary of Education Eric Hagarty yesterday joined students, faculty, and vested partners at Millersville University to announce the Hunger-Free Campus Initiative to …

Pennsylvania / Senior Citizens

Commonwealth Highlights PA Senior Food Box Program Improvements, Encourages Seniors To Take Advantage this Winter

January 1, 2022January 1, 2022 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Aging Secretary Robert Torres are highlighting the Wolf Administration’s successful rebrand of the PA Senior Food Box Program in 2021, formally known …

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$11.4 Million Awarded for Cold Storage Infrastructure at Food Banks

December 11, 2021December 10, 2021 - by MyChesCo

READING, PA — First Lady Frances Wolf joined members of the General Assembly and representatives from the charitable food network on Thursday at Mary’s Shelter in Reading to announce an …

Pennsylvania / Social Issues

Feeding Pennsylvania Partners with PA Eats, Breweries in PA to Celebrate Hops for Hunger Fundraising Campaign

November 5, 2021November 5, 2021 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is one of the preeminent brewing states in the nation, boasting over 400 breweries—and the number is growing. But just as our brewery scene is increasing, …