In the Press

Suggesting food aid recipients without jobs are lazy is a divisive Trump political tactic

Thursday, April 12, 2018 | Philadelphia Inquirer

“By punishing workers for being unemployed – or simply underemployed – these proposals would hurt tens of thousands in Pennsylvania while doing nothing to help them find work faster,”

Hunger ‘a silent issue’ in Bucks County

Tuesday, March 6, 2018 | Bucks County Courier Times

Hunger is preventable, said those who work to alleviate food insecurity in Bucks County.

Trump administration proposes limiting food choices for SNAP recipients

Thursday, February 15, 2018 | WHYY

The Trump administration’s recent budget-cutting proposal would not bode well for low-income families enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.

Trump wants to slash food stamps and replace them with a ‘Blue Apron-type program’

Tuesday, February 13, 2018 | The Washington Post

“It boggles the mind how that would play out,” said Kathy Fisher, policy director at Philadelphia’s Coalition Against Hunger.

Trump plan could limit food choices for local low-income families

Tuesday, February 13, 2018 | Bucks County Courier Times

Among the proposed changes to the “food stamp” program, SNAP recipients would get shelf-stable milk, cereals, pasta, peanut butter, beans and canned fruit and vegetables.

A new SNAP form for Pennsylvania seniors got 50% more applications — but it’s not enough

Wednesday, December 6, 2017 | Generocity

It's now a lot easier for older adults and those receiving disability benefits to apply for food assistance. Why aren't more of them doing it?

Hunger in Philadelphia increases while declining nationwide

Friday, December 1, 2017 | Philadelphia Inquirer

New report shows hunger on the rise.

70+ Philly nonprofits to support this #GivingTuesday

Monday, November 27, 2017 | Generocity

Your guide to #GivingTuesday in the Philadelphia area.

Looking for Thanksgiving volunteer opportunities? Here are ways you can help

Thursday, November 16, 2017 | Philadelphia Inquirer

View a list of holiday volunteer opportunities in our region.