With SNAP funding set to expire Saturday, the Parker Administration has unveiled the “One Philly (SNAP) Support Plan,” a coordinated citywide effort to assist Philadelphia residents impacted.
Philadelphia Solicitor Renee Garcia shared that Mayor Cherelle Parker signed an Executive Order the morning of Saturday, November 1, 2025, putting the new plan into action.
City officials said nearly 500,000 Philadelphia residents could face disruptions in their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. That’s in addition to thousands of others who are already struggling with financial uncertainty.
Now, the Parker Administration is allocating $7 million as part of a $14 million regional effort to support city residents who may be affected by these ongoing disruptions.
City officials said the $14 million includes: $7 million from the City, $6 million from philanthropy, and about $1 million from the Commonwealth.
“Families across Philadelphia live with a myriad of challenges every day. Facing food insecurity should never be one of them,” Parker said in a news release. “Access to SNAP benefits has been an invaluable tool in our fight against food insecurity. This is why we’ve long partnered with local food banks and community organizations to demonstrate that, ‘Hunger should have no place here,’ and it’s why it is essential that we assist in this moment of urgent need. We appreciate City Council President Kenyatta Johnson for his unwavering support in helping to implement this plan.”
The city is immediately allocating $4 million to food distribution partners to help nonprofit agencies deliver immediate food assistance across the city in conjunction with community-based organizations. Officials said that this allocation is in addition to the $6 million “Regional Food Fund,” which was established by philanthropic partners to support the regions’ food banks.
Additionally, through a donation from Aramark, the city is also expanding the One Philly Produce Project to distribute more than 300,000 pounds of fresh produce this school year.
Philadelphia is also providing $1.5 million in emergency rental assistance to support furloughed federal workers and $1 million in reallocated funds at the Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS) to help vulnerable families with food assistance.
The city is also offering $500,000 in grants for small food businesses and temporary payment deferrals for furloughed federal employees, covering water bills, real estate tax installment plans.
This is a comprehensive strategy for Philadelphia, that emphasizes our unwavering commitment to serve our residents while we face increased uncertainty,” said Tiffany W. Thurman, Chief of Staff. “We have mobilized city resources and coordinated logistics across departments to ensure food, housing, and utility support gets to those who need it without delay. Our teams are working day and night so families and workers know they are not alone during this crisis.”
City officials encourage residents to check out the city’s Food and Meal Finder to locate free groceries and meals.
“One Philadelphia means a United City for every citizen, every day.” said Parker. “Together, we will ensure no neighbor is left behind while we continue advocating for the restoration of full SNAP benefits.”