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    Ending Hunger

    For nearly 1.7 million Pennsylvanians, food insecurity is a daily part of life. 

    Hunger is a symptom of the greater issue of poverty, a far too prevalent condition that touches both urban and rural areas of the commonwealth affecting families, children, older adults, and people with disabilities.

    We have one goal:
    A hunger-free Pennsylvania.

    To truly end hunger in Pennsylvania, it will take a commitment from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors to ensure the availability of a holistic array of interventions and supports to lift low-income families out of poverty.

    At the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to provide all Pennsylvanians with access to healthy, nutritious food, which will improve their well-being, health, and independence. Pennsylvania will leverage the strength of our community and business partners; federal, state, and local resources; and innovations in the charitable food network to set the table for a hunger-free Pennsylvania.

    Find Food Services in PA

    Food Services in PA

    Apply for SNAP

    Apply for SNAP

    Learn more about SNAP

    Learn more about SNAP

    Food Programs

    Find Food Programs

    For Children & Families

    For Children & Families

    For Older Adults

    For Older Adults

    Food Banks & Pantries

    Food Banks & Pantries

    Governor's Food Security Partnership Report

    Accomplishments, innovations, and recommendations to support a clear path forward toward food security in the Commonwealth. 

    View the 2022 Report