PITTSBURGH \u2014 Due to the ongoing government shutdown, November SNAP benefits for Pennsylvanians will not be paid, the Department of Human Services announced. <\/p>\n
A release on the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services website<\/a> states that starting on Oct. 16, SNAP benefits will not be paid until the shutdown ends and funds are released to the state.<\/p>\n Officials will notify the approximately 2 million people in Pennsylvania who receive SNAP benefits when payments can resume. <\/p>\n During the shutdown, SNAP recipients are still responsible for completing renewals and reporting any changes to income, contact information or people living in their home. <\/p>\n The Department of Human Services urges anyone in need of immediate food assistance to call 211 or visit either the Feeding Pennsylvania<\/a> website or the PA Navigate website.<\/a><\/p>\n Additional SNAP work requirements and time limits go into effect on Nov. 1, as a result of a bill Congress passed in July and President Donald Trump later signed into law. <\/p>\n The requirements include working, volunteering, or participating in an education or training program for at least 20 hours a week (or 80 hours each month) and reporting that they are meeting the requirements. <\/p>\n The expanded work requirements apply to those between the ages of 18-64 who do not have a dependent child under 14 and are considered physically and mentally able to work.<\/p>\n There are exemptions to the work requirements, but those exemptions no longer include being a veteran, or current or former foster youth age 18-24. <\/p>\n Click here<\/a> to learn more about the work requirements. <\/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