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After federal court rulings, SNAP will issue November benefits to over 2 million Pennsylvanians — but at only half the usual amount.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro frees up millions for Pennsylvania food banks with SNAP benefits set to lapse
Gov. Josh Shapiro is freeing up around $5 million to help feed Pennsylvania residents impacted by the lapse in SNAP benefits.
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Pennsylvania’s state budget delay, SNAP depletions collide: This Week in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s months-long budget delay and the depletion of SNAP benefits amid a federal shutdown collided last week as lawmakers scrambled to find solutions to help those who will feel an immediate impact.
SNAP benefits won't be issued Nov. 1 due to the shutdown. How many people in Pennsylvania get benefits? It might shock you. Here's the breakdown.
The donations came from community members who ordered extra on Instacart and had it delivered. Instacart waived fees for those deliveries.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has declared a disaster emergency amid the looming SNAP benefits crisis. Shapiro is directing $5 million to Feeding Pennsylvania immediately to help distribute through its network of food banks across the state.
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How the SNAP pause is affecting Beaver County residents and how the community is helping
Businesses and residents across Beaver County have banded together to help local families avoid food insecurity during the holiday season.
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Pennsylvania launches emergency food relief plan as SNAP benefits halt amid federal shutdown
As the federal government shutdown continues through the beginning of November, Gov. Josh Shapiro has activated an emergency relief plan to support food banks and families after SNAP benefits were suspended for nearly two million Pennsylvanians.
On top of the $5 million in emergency funds, another $1 million and counting has been pledged from private donors.
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Here's how many people receive SNAP benefits Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Across the country, there are over 41 million people enrolled in the federal government’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP. But how many of those receive SNAP benefits in Pennsylvania and New Jersey alone?
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WPVI) -- Governor Josh Shapiro is taking emergency action as nearly two million Pennsylvanians worry about how they'll afford groceries in the coming days. The governor confirmed that SNAP benefit recipients will not receive money on their cards on November 1.
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Ryan Mackenzie, Pa. Republicans hosting food drive as shutdown threatens SNAP food benefit access
A group of Republican Pennsylvania elected officials, including U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, are hosting a food drive in Lehigh County Saturday, as thousands of families in the region face hunger due