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Report Finds that More Americans, Particularly Children, are at Risk of Hunger

August 6th, 2018|

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

PA Deaconess Featured in Advocacy Video

July 6th, 2018|

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

June 23rd, 2018|

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.

February 6th, 2018|

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

Government Shutdown Leaves Hungry Even More Vulnerable

October 7th, 2013|

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

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