After much back-and-forth, SNAP payments are resuming in Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n
On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services said it has restarted issuing full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefit payments.<\/p>\n
Benefits are going out and should be paid to all SNAP recipients by week\u2019s end, officials say.<\/p>\n
\u201cI again want to extend my deepest gratitude to our food banks, food pantries and every Pennsylvanian who showed the true meaning of community through this crisis,\u201d DHS Secretary Val Arkoosh said.<\/p>\n
PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> Fate of SNAP payments in question as Senate takes step toward ending government shutdown<\/a><\/p>\n The announcement comes after the House on Wednesday passed a spending package<\/a> to reopen the government, with President Donald Trump giving his signature hours later. <\/p>\n A federal judge ruled<\/a> on Nov. 6 that the Trump Administration must issue full SNAP benefits during the government shutdown.<\/p>\n In response, Gov. Josh Shapiro\u2019s administration worked to get payments out<\/a> to those who were owed them.<\/p>\n The Trump administration appealed, and the Supreme Court issued an emergency order<\/a> blocking SNAP payments. <\/p>\n PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> Trump administration demands states \u2018undo\u2019 full SNAP payouts as states warn of \u2018catastrophic impact\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n The DHS says benefits will be issued as quickly as possible, and all November benefits should be received by the weekend.<\/p>\n SNAP recipients can check their EBT card balance using the ConnectEBT app or website. <\/p>\n \u201cI am relieved we can finally get these critical benefits out, and I urge those who are able to continue to support to our charitable food network as they stabilize and restock to continue their essential work,\u201d Arkoosh said. “While the federal government has resumed operations, the effects of this shutdown will last.\u201d <\/p>\n Download the FREE WPXI News app<\/a> for breaking news alerts.<\/p>\n Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>. | Watch WPXI NOW<\/a><\/p>\n TOP STORIES FROM CHANNEL 11 NEWS <\/p>\n \u00a92025 Cox Media Group<\/p>\n