Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

06/17/2026

🥎 PennLive.com reports the Capitol All-Stars Softball Game arrives as Pennsylvania has seen food insecurity surge more than 40% in two years — now 1,710,480 residents face food insecurity, a number greater than the combined populations of Lancaster, Harrisburg, Altoona and Williamsport.

The commonwealth ranks sixth in the nation for overall food insecurity and seventh for child food insecurity, with over 475,000 children affected.

📣 Please help us spread the word about this high-profile event to in PA — all food bank, community meal, and other charitable food network staff are invited to attend the game as guests of CASS! https://www.pennlive.com/news/2026/06/yinz-vs-youse-pennsylvania-legislators-will-play-ball-for-hunger-relief.html

06/16/2026

☀️ Find out if your child qualifies for SUN Bucks, Pennsylvania’s Summer EBT program.

Got questions? Call the SUN Bucks pre-recorded FAQ line at: 1-877-762-1575

Summer EBT

06/15/2026

The Philadelphia Citizen recently featured a guest column by Hunger-Free Pennsylvania CEO Stuart Haniff on new opportunities for Pennsylvania to be a national leader in the development of 'Food as Health Care' models. It transforms our health care system from one that reacts to illnesses to one that proactively fosters wellness.

By supporting the Food as Healthcare Coalition’s efforts to integrate nutrition into clinical settings and securing sustainable funding for these programs, we can create a commonwealth where “health” truly includes the food on the plate. Learn more:

The CEO of a statewide anti-hunger nonprofit makes the argument that Pennsylvania must integrate food into healthcare

06/12/2026

abc27 News reports Pennsylvanians trying to use an EBT card on Friday night may experience issues:

(WHTM) – Pennsylvanians trying to use an EBT card on Friday night may experience issues. The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services says EBT transactions and services will be under mainten…

06/10/2026

The Capitol All-Stars Softball Game is back! Benefitting Hunger-Free Pennsylvania and Feeding Pennsylvania, this bi-partisan, slow-pitch softball game is played by two teams, the Yinz and the Youse, made up of state Representatives and Senators, Republicans and Democrats, and men and women.

🥎 To view the team rosters, rules, donate or purchase tickets, visit www.capitolallstars.com/. You can also catch the game on the Pennsylvania Cable Network.

📍FNB Field, Harrisburg
📅 Monday, June 22, 2026
🕠️ 5:30 p.m.

06/01/2026

📉 Household grocery budgets are being trimmed as gas prices and the overall cost of living keep climbing. That leaves many families or individuals just one medical bill away from turning to local food pantries and banks—organizations already coping with deep funding cuts, dwindling volunteers, and people who can’t afford gas to help.

🎧️ NPR All Things Considered explores these alarming survey findings:https://www.npr.org/2026/05/27/nx-s1-5836441/food-insecurity-economy-new-york-fed

⏰️⏰️⏰️ Sound the alarm -- It's time!!!
📣 Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus
📣 Pennsylvania House Democrats
📣 PA Senate Republicans
📣 Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus

Food insecurity affects more families now than during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

05/29/2026

🥦 As winds down, we’re reminded that health and good nutrition matter year‑round. One of our favorite efforts is delivering FOOD as Medicine through our partnership with DoorDash’s Project DASH.

🚗 Project DASH helps subsidize delivery so donated groceries reach seniors and others facing mobility or transportation barriers. Learn more about DoorDash Impact and : https://buff.ly/MGM7cHS

The DoorDash platform helps people get the things they need, and through our community partnerships, we’re expanding access even more.

05/19/2026

May is , where we celebrate the contributions of older adults and reaffirm our commitment to serving them.

? Many chronic conditions once thought to be a natural part of aging can be prevented or managed through healthy habits like regular checkups, good nutrition, and physical activity.

Find resources from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging: https://buff.ly/s2rgCvh

05/12/2026

🧡 Hunger-Free PA has partnered with Fabric Health - Your Medicaid & SNAP Team to offer a free service helping you or your loved ones apply for benefits:

➡️ SNAP
➡️ Medicaid
➡️ Medicare

ℹ️ Register at https://buff.ly/2dAjQ4U