“As the number of Coronavirus cases rise, the head of a PA-based anti-hunger organization says some Pennsylvanians will need more help when it comes to getting access to food….”
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Western Pa. farmers markets to open with covid-19 twists, precautions
“…Farmers markets across the region are grappling with how to adjust their operations to get food into households while observing government-mandated social distancing in an effort to slow the spread […]
Lawmakers turn to SNAP benefits and online delivery in next phase of COVID-19 legislation
“As Congress turns to the next round of legislation to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic’s economic fallout, the battle over food stamps likely will be the center of a heated […]
We have to ensure Pa.’s most vulnerable have access to food during COVID-19 | Opinion
“…HR 843 is a great start, and organizations like Just Harvest and the Pittsburgh Food Policy Council have taken it a step further by drafting a letter to Secretary of the Pennsylvania […]
Small Farms And Markets Rethink How To Get Local Food To Customers
“Recent weeks have brought increased attention, and concern, for the food supply chain. Big farms have dumped milk and plowed crops like beans without harvesting them because schools and other […]
Another $15 billion for food stamps, but poor households find groceries out of reach
“In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress last month approved more than $15 billion for the food stamps program, which provides assistance for 1.8 million low-income Pennsylvanians to purchase […]
Why The Poorest People On Food Stamps Were Left Out Of Coronavirus Aid Package
“More Pennsylvanians will likely need help paying for groceries as the economy remains shutdown due to the coronavirus. But as the pandemic pokes holes in social safety net programs, there […]
Anti-hunger advocates and USDA at odds over increasing food stamp benefits for America’s poorest during pandemic
“As the nation fights the coronavirus, anti-hunger advocates are in a battle of their own with the U.S. Department of Agriculture over food stamp benefits for the poorest Americans….”
Online ordering not allowed for people with food stamps
“At a time when people are trying to practice social distancing, those who use food stamps are still being required to make their purchases inside the grocery store instead of […]
How The Coronavirus Impacts People On Food Stamps
“To avoid going out in public, many are turning to online ordering and delivery for basic necessities like groceries. But the coronavirus has created obstacles for many who rely on […]