Most SNAP recipients in Pennsylvania haven't received November benefits
Confusion continues surrounding food benefits for millions of Americans. Right now, most recipients in Pennsylvania have not received their November benefits.
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Confusion continues surrounding food benefits for millions of Americans. Right now, most recipients in Pennsylvania have not received their November benefits.
Despite the new developments regarding the government shutdown, those who rely on SNAP benefits remain in limbo.
An Upper Darby woman said she is on Day 10 without SNAP benefits, and a financial domino effect is happening.
SNAP benefits are in the process of being sent to recipients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey following a judge's order.
Warminster Food Bank is one of many food banks in Bucks County, Pennsylvania racing to help families during the pause in SNAP benefits.
Amid a pause in SNAP benefits, the Warminster Food Bank in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is seeing a major uptick in the number of families who need help getting food.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
The United States Department of Agriculture on Saturday ordered states to stop issuing full SNAP benefits during the federal government shutdown.
The best of a car show mixed with a food drive, Phil-a-Trunk volunteers filled up classic and muscle cars from Porsches to Jeeps with nonperishable food items. The annual event held extra importance in 2025 as SNAP benefit recipients have faced delays and uncertainty about their EBT cards during the goverment shutdown. Wakisha Bailey reports.
U.S. District Judge John McConnell ordered the Trump administration to provide the full food stamp benefits by Friday.
It's unclear when the federal government will partially restore SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown.
President Trump said on Truth Social that SNAP payments won't arrive until the government shutdown ends, days after federal judges ruled the USDA should fund the food aid program using contingency money.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy mobilized the National Guard to help with increased demand at local food banks. Chandler Lutz has the latest after the Trump administration was ordered to fund SNAP with emergency funds.
Gov. Phil Murphy sent members of the National Guard to emergency food organizations after funding for SNAP benefits lapsed.
Families across the Philadelphia area who use SNAP benefits say they aren't sure what comes next.
Families across the Philadelphia area who use SNAP benefits say they aren't sure what comes next after officials said the program would be partially funded. Meanwhile, food pantries are trying to keep up with the increased demand.
Pennsylvania has nearly 2 million residents enrolled in the SNAP program.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
Reporter Wakisha Bailey has more info on a food collection drive in Haverford Township aiming to feed families in need. Here's how you can help.
The South Philadelphia Community Fridge has seven locations and has become a big help for people who use SNAP benefits.
South Philadelphia Community Fridge is urging neighbors to donate food and funds — and to volunteer for pick-ups — as demand surges amid SNAP uncertainty.
Mayor Parker's administration said half the $14 million would come from the city with private partners kicking in another $6 million.
"Now we'll have to prioritize which bills we can pay and which can wait," said one mother of two about a looming freeze in food aid.
Gov. Josh Shapiro is freeing up around $5 million to help feed Pennsylvania residents impacted by the lapse in SNAP benefits.
Food banks across the state are bracing for increased demand as uncertainty grows over SNAP benefits. Ross DiMattei reports.
