Pa. lawmakers propose using ‘rainy day funds’ to support food banks when SNAP benefits freeze
Pennsylvania lawmakers introduced legislation this week to support food banks and other resources as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
Meals on Wheels Erie Braces for Pause on SNAP Benefits | News
Throughout the year, Meals on Wheels Erie helps deliver meals to 200 seniors, veterans, and homebound neighbors every…
Local nonprofits brace for SNAP benefits lapse during government shutdown
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is calling it an “inflection point” in the government shutdown. SNAP benefits, also…
Federal shutdown threatens SNAP, HEAP benefits for thousands in Erie County
TOWN OF TONAWANDA, NY (WKBW) — More than 140,000 people across Erie County could lose access to food…
SNAP pause amid shutdown: How to find food and give help in Philly
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to…
Will the pause in SNAP benefits in Pennsylvania affect you? We want to hear from you.
Pennsylvania officials have announced that if the federal shutdown persists, food stamps will not go out in November…
Scam alert issued for SNAP clients in Pennsylvania
WGAL NEWS EIGHT A SCAM ALERT TONIGHT FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. IT SAYS SNAP CLIENTS…
Philly food banks would face ‘massive strain’ under SNAP benefits pause caused by government shutdown
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program recipients in Pennsylvania already were facing rising grocery costs and qualification changes, but they…
With potential SNAP freeze looming, area food banks scramble to help those in need | Lehigh Valley Regional News
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Pennsylvania’s food banks are already in crisis, with $25-million dollars in funding cuts. But now,…
Scranton food banks brace for SNAP benefits freeze
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A letter recently sent to all states from the USDA stated there will…
Pennsylvania SNAP benefits halted as government shutdown continues
Christa Johnson, communications specialist for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, said without SNAP benefits, food banks could…
Pennsylvania faces concern over halted SNAP payments amid federal shutdown
The federal government shutdown is causing concern in Pennsylvania as halted SNAP payments impact low-income residents’ ability to…