Food Assistance
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Here’s where to donate food, toiletries, coats & more in York County this holiday season
York County food banks, churches and local businesses are ready for your donations of canned goods, toiletries and gently used winter wear.
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9 Pa. food banks where you can donate your time, money, & food this holiday season
Here’s how to support the food banks and food pantries fighting hunger across Pennsylvania.
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Poconos friends are stepping up to feed families this Thanksgiving. How you can help
When a group of friends from the Poconos sat on a porch chatting over coffee, they realized something had to be done. With SNAP benefits in limbo and the holiday season fast approaching, many local families were facing a Thanksgiving without a proper meal. That concern is what inspired her and her friends to take…
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November SNAP benefits in Pa. should be paid by weekend
The state Department of Human Services announced the full resumption of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program as the federal government shutdown ends.
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You can end a shutdown overnight — but you can’t reopen a government that fast
The disruption of the closure, clocking in at 43 days, varied in its impact. Some people, like unpaid federal workers, were immediately and directly affected. Others included recipients of federal funding through programs like Head Start and food aid through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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The best farmers markets in Erie
Both of these farmers’ markets make a tremendous impact on Erie’s community and deserve the title of the best farmers’ market in town.
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What is the most affordable grocery store in Erie?
Over time, this affordable grocery store has built a strong reputation as the go-to store for stretching a paycheck.
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Small western Pa. grocer feels an impact as customers go without SNAP benefits
In 2024, SNAP recipients redeemed a little more than $96 billion in benefits, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which administers the program. The majority – 74% — was spent at superstores and supermarkets, a category that includes big chains like Walmart and Kroger but also some independent stores like Ryan Sprankle’s.
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Food Banks and Free Meal Programs in Erie, PA
This guide highlights the food banks, meal programs, and free furniture resources available in Erie today that were built on generosity and sustained by community.
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Free Community Pantry Boxes in Erie, PA
These free boxes, supplied by caring people across the Erie community, are where people can count on getting fresh produce, pantry staples, and even some toiletries and personal supplies.
