Food Insecurity

Policy Committee    August 19, 2025

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 19 – Inflation and the increasing costs of groceries, combined with cuts in federal money for valuable programs that address hunger, means many Pennsylvanians are experiencing hunger and food insecurity. The House Majority Policy Committee convened a hearing Tuesday afternoon, hosted by Rep. Amen Brown (D-Phila.), to discuss hunger and what can be done to address the ongoing issue. 

• Host: Rep. Amen Brown, D-Philadelphia
• Testifiers:
  • George Matysik- Executive Director, Share Food Program
  • Vincent Schiavone- Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Caring for Friends
  • Loree Jones Brown- Chief Executive Officer, Philabundance Food Bank
  • Wendy Hutchison- Resident, Philadelphia, PA
  • Daaiyah Iqbal- Resident, Philadelphia, PA
  • Johndi Harrell- Resident, Philadelphia, PA

Agenda + Testimony

• Hearing agenda and testimony: Food Insecurity

Media Release

• Food insecurity crisis detailed during House Majority Policy hearing, August 19, 2025

Video + Photos

• Click here to view the entire hearing
• Click here to view photos of the hearing