Report Finds that More Americans, Particularly Children, are at Risk of Hunger
In every part of the nation, a large number of households is experiencing food hardship — the inability to afford enough food for themselves and their families — according to a new report by the Food Research & Action Center. “How Hungry is America?” reveals that, after several years of
September is Hunger Action Month; Find Resources to Plan Your Response
September is Hunger Action Month – a month where people all over America reflect, pray, stand together and act to fight hunger. It’s a month to spread the word and take action on the hunger crisis, and dedicate ourselves to a solution. At some point in 2016 (the most
PA Deaconess Featured in Advocacy Video
Sister Dottie Almoney, director of education and outreach at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Lancaster, is featured in a Deaconess Community advocacy video "Who Is Not our Neighbor" about the 2018 Farm Bill. Almoney, who was the Lower Susquehanna Synod recipient of the "Serve.Pray.Speak." award at this year's Lutheran Day
Governor Wolf Signs 2018-2019 Budget
Governor Wolf signed the 2018-2019 state budget into law Friday, June 22, a week before the June 30 deadline with very little controversy. This year's budget includes no new taxes, funding transfers to pay for new school safety initiatives, and deposited money into the Rainy Day Fund for the first
PA Hunger Leaders Advocate in D.C.
Eleven World Hunger Leaders from across Pennsylvania, joined Tracey and Lynn, to participate in the ELCA World Hunger Leadership Gathering, January 21-24. More than 150 leaders from across the country gathered at Reformation Lutheran Church, Washington, D.C., focusing on the theme “Until All Are Fed”. All in attendance were equipped
Study Examines Food Security, Nutrition Programs and Health
A new white paper from the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) reviews the latest research on the harmful impacts of poverty, food insecurity, and poor nutrition on the health and well-being of children, adults, and older adults. Two other accompanying white papers describe the critical role of the Supplemental
Proposed Federal Budget Would Shift $700M in Hunger Cost to PA
A newly released report by the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities described the impact President Trump's proposed budget would have on hunger and state budgets. Below is an excerpt from the report, with state-level details by the Pa. Budget and Policy Center. Click here for an analysis for its
Governor Releases Blueprint for a Hunger-Free PA
LAMPa applauds the Wolf Administration on the recent unveiling of its food security plan – Setting the Table: A Blueprint for a Hunger-free PA, and urges ELCA hunger leaders to bring their faith to the table to help make that goal a reality. After meeting with anti-hunger advocates, including LAMPa, Gov. Tom
Government Shutdown Leaves Hungry Even More Vulnerable
The federal government’s failure to act on a farm bill or a budget leaves hungry Americans with severely limited access to nutrition. While the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP -- formerly food stamps) and school meals will be funded through October, other critical nutrition programs for low-income families and seniors