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Explore Central Pennsylvania hunger research, community reports, and data-driven insights that deepen our understanding of food insecurity and inform efforts to strengthen food access across the region.

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Explore research reports and community-level insights that help us better understand food insecurity throughout central Pennsylvania.

  • Community Hunger Mapping

    Northern Tier Community Hunger Mapping

    This Northern Tier hunger mapping report explores the experiences, causes, and geographic patterns of food insecurity across six counties, combining community perspectives with data to identify opportunities for meaningful change.

    March 27, 2026

  • Community Hunger Mapping

    Adams County Community Hunger Mapping

    This Adams County hunger mapping report combines local data and neighbor perspectives to examine food insecurity, pantry hours and policies, and opportunities to expand access to food assistance.

    September 24, 2025

  • Community Hunger Mapping

    Franklin County Community Hunger Mapping

    This Franklin County hunger mapping report combines local data and neighbor perspectives to examine pantry access barriers, gaps in nutrition assistance, and opportunities to strengthen community support.

    June 16, 2025

  • Community Hunger Mapping

    Dauphin County Community Hunger Mapping

    This Dauphin County hunger mapping report combines local data and neighbor perspectives to examine pantry experiences, housing instability, and opportunities to improve food access across the county.

    February 27, 2025

  • Community Hunger Mapping

    SUN Region Community Hunger Mapping

    This SUN region hunger mapping report explores food insecurity across Snyder, Union, and Northumberland counties, highlighting pantry access barriers and opportunities to strengthen support for neighbors.

    July 30, 2024

  • Community Hunger Mapping

    Lebanon County Community Hunger Mapping

    This Lebanon County hunger mapping report combines local data and neighbor perspectives to explore pantry experiences, nutrition assistance, and opportunities to improve access to nutritious food.

    January 11, 2024