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WOLF ADMIN UNEXPECTEDLY PULLS THE PLUG ON CONTROVERSIAL REVAMP OF PA. SAFETY NET PROGRAM

Tuesday, August 24, 2021 | Spotlight PA

The Wolf administration has unexpectedly canceled a controversial plan to overhaul a crucial safety net program for tens of thousands of low-income children and parents in Pennsylvania.

Proposed change to Pa. rules of declaring a disaster may endanger emergency food stamps, advocates say

Thursday, April 15, 2021 | Philadelphia Inquirer

Advocates say that the Republican-controlled legislature, which has battled with Gov. Tom Wolf on his handling of the pandemic, would end Wolf’s ongoing COVID-19 disaster declaration.

Steveanna Wynn, hunger fighter with ‘rebel energy’ who kept Philly fed, dies

Monday, April 12, 2021 | Philadelphia Inquirer

Alfred Lubrano, reporter from the Philadelphia Inquirer reports on the passing of Steveanna Wynn, the former executive director of the Share food program and long time supporter of the Coalition.

Virtual spring race raises funds to end hunger in the Philadelphia region

Tuesday, April 6, 2021 | Philly Voice

The 25th annual Race Against Hunger, formerly known as the Walk Against Hunger, will be a virtual event. Participants are encouraged to walk or run the 5K between Friday, April 16, and Monday, April 26. The RaceJoy app is available to download with the designated route along Kelly Drive, but the miles can be completed anywhere.

Poorest Pennsylvanians to receive retroactive food stamp benefits thanks to local attorneys

Thursday, April 1, 2021 | Philadelphia Inquirer

The poorest Pennsylvanians will receive around $712 million in retroactive food stamp benefits — $188 million for Philadelphia residents alone ― now that a July lawsuit initially filed against the Trump administration by a local law firm (Community Legal Services) has been settled.

Hunger Crisis: It Doesn't Have to be So

Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | Patch.com

Community contributor post announcing, Coalition Kathy Fisher's participation in a hunger awareness program; Hunger Crisis: It Doesn't Have to be So. The virtual event is held in collaboration with the League of Women Voters of Bucks County. Taking Place Saturday, April 10th from 10:30 a.m. to Noon. To attend the event register here.

Remarkable Women: Melody Keim & Lisa Moulder

Monday, March 15, 2021 | 98.1 WOGL

Executive Director, Melody Keim chats with radio host Marilyn Russell about her time as leader of the Coalition team and the upcoming 25th Race Against Hunger! Click the link below to listen to a great interview while you register for the Race!

How the COVID Relief Bill Impacts Middle Class and Lower Income Families

Thursday, March 11, 2021 | NBC 10 Philadelphia

Danny Freeman, reporter for NBC 10 reached out to the Coalition to learn the more about the COVID Relief Bill's impact on working class families in Philadelphia. Kathy Fisher, Policy Director with the Coalition shared her thoughts on the benefit of the expanded Child Tax Credit and the need for it's continuation.

Praise and worry over massive $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package

Thursday, March 11, 2021 | 6ABC

Coaltion Policy Director, Kathy Fisher spoke with 6ABC reporter, Jeff Chirico about the $1.9trillion COVID-19 pandemic relief package that Congress signed into law and the impact it will have on low-income families in the Greater Philadelphia region.

PA. WIC rule may pose COVID risk, critics say

Friday, February 26, 2021 | Philadelphia Inquirer

Pennsylvania risk potentially increased exposure to COVID-19 because the commonwealth requires
mothers to show up in person, rather than online, to access food benefits from a widely popular program,
say advocates who work with families in poverty.

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