Government June distribution of Farmers Market Nutrition Vouchers canceled due to delays in delivery Individuals can sign up to be notified when the vouchers are available. By One United Lancaster - May 31, 2023
Community Zero Hunger summit: The role of schools and higher education “It’s always on-the-ground work … We are actively working to identify our families and students who are in need.” By Tim Stuhldreher Justin Stoltzfus - May 23, 2023
Community Zero Hunger summit: The role of government Hunger, state Sen. Carolyn Comitta said, “is something that we can solve if we work together, taking action in our own communities.” By Justin Stoltzfus - May 23, 2023
Community Panelists: Food insecurity increasing as pandemic aid ebbs (video) “We’re all sitting on the deck of the Titanic.” By Tim Stuhldreher - April 19, 2023
Community Nonprofits creating county ‘hunger map’ It will be finalized in June or July and released to the public by August. By Tim Stuhldreher - April 19, 2023
Government Here’s when seniors can pick up Farmers Market Nutrition Vouchers this summer The $50 vouchers can be redeemed at participating farmers markets to buy Pennsylvania-grown fruits and vegetables. By One United Lancaster - April 13, 2023
Nonprofits Meals on Wheels of Lancaster partners with Music for Everyone to accompany food deliveries with music (video) A dozen musicians have been joining Meals on Wheels volunteers on their Monday rounds. By Kyle Gamble - March 29, 2023
Government At Crispus Attucks, advocates warn of increased demand on food banks The end of pandemic emergency allotments reduced total SNAP aid to families in Lancaster County by $5.7 million. By One United Lancaster - March 23, 2023
Government With pandemic SNAP enhancements about to end, First Lady Shapiro urges support for food banks State officials estimate the 1.9 million SNAP recipients in Pennsylvania will see their monthly benefits reduced by an average of $94. By One United Lancaster - February 22, 2023
Government ‘Extra’ SNAP benefits ending: Nonprofits bracing for expiry of pandemic enhancements to food program Recipients will see their last additional benefit, a second payment loaded automatically on their EBT card, toward the end of February. By Hunger-Free Lancaster - February 1, 2023
Opinion State, nonprofits target food insecurity during Hunger Action Month (opinion) This year, Pennsylvania expanded SNAP and launched a universal free school breakfast program. By Corinna Wilson - September 28, 2022
Government Gov. Wolf announces universal free school breakfast for 2022-23, starting Oct. 1 More than 1.7 million children will be eligible. By Tim Stuhldreher - September 12, 2022
