The Hunger and Food Safety Net System: Best Practices and Opportunities For Pennsylvania and Montgomery County (2013)

The foundation commissioned The Food Trust to conduct research into the safety net system that exist for those suffering from hunger in Montgomery County.

Nearly 1.85 millions Pennsylvanians are living in homes that have limited or uncertain access to food. In Montgomery County, more than 83,000 residents live in food insecure households.

The following report provides an overview of the hunger safety net system, a review of state-based emergency food programs and offers recommendations for the commonwealth, Montgomery County, emergency food providers and funders to improve the system and better serve children, families, seniors and disabled people in need.

Download the full report below.