Reach out to PA state senator and representative to include Gov. Shapiro’s increase to SNAP in the upcoming state budget.
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Ending Medical Debt is Critical to Ending Hunger
Medical Debt is still the number one reason for bankruptcy in America. Contact your PA Senator to support stronger patient protections that can help prevent debt!
FAQ: Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) for the 2022-23 school year in PA
Get answers to frequently asked questions about P-EBT — aid for PA families eligible for Free or Reduced-Price school meals — for the 2022-23 school year.
Discounts for government assistance recipients in the Pittsburgh area
Summer is a great time to explore Pittsburgh, and these discounts for low-income households make it more affordable.
Pennsylvania Senate should pass a state Earned Income Tax Credit
The PA House has passed HB1272, which would boost the income of eligible workers with children in Pennsylvania. Urge the state Senate to make it law.
PA should address child hunger through free school meals
More children are going hungry as pandemic nutrition supports end. It’s time for Pennsylvania to make school meals free.
2023 Empty Bowls event comes at a time of rising need
With Pennsylvanians facing greater food insecurity, this year’s Empty Bowls fundraiser will provide critical support to anti-hunger efforts.
PA has one of the worst welfare programs in the country
A new state legislative effort to modernize TANF aims to get children in PA out of deep poverty, but it faces an uphill battle.
Tens of Thousands of Pa. Families Still Haven’t Received Federal Nutrition Benefit
A recent state announcement about unactivated P-EBT cards highlights ongoing failures in Pandemic EBT benefit distribution.
Take action to improve P-EBT in PA!
The state needs to do far better at getting P-EBT to families. Sign our letter of recommendations on how this system should work so children don’t go hungry.