N.J. kitchen serves record number of meals with SNAP disruption looming
Cathedral Kitchen in Camden, New Jersey, has broken its record for most meals in a day, and could break that record again if SNAP is not funded.
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Cathedral Kitchen in Camden, New Jersey, has broken its record for most meals in a day, and could break that record again if SNAP is not funded.
Residents and food pantry staff in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, are worried about the possible disruption in federal food assistance.
New Jersey is one of 25 states suing the Trump administration for not funding SNAP benefits during the government shutdown. Attorney General Matthew Platkin joins CBS News Philadelphia live with an explanation of what the suit aims to accomplish and why it was filed. "SNAP funds food for some of the most vulnerable Americans...there is no more critical program than SNAP," Platkin said.
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and several other states are suing the Trump administration over the looming suspension of SNAP benefits amid the ongoing government shutdown.
More than 130,000 people rely on SNAP to help put food on the table in the southern part of New Jersey, according to the Food Bank of South Jersey. With the pause in benefits just days away, food pantries across our area are mobilizing and preparing to try to help families in need.
Anxiety for families is growing as the pause in SNAP benefits this weekend looms. In Delaware County, Pennsylvania, SNAP recipients are worried, as are people at the food banks that help fill in the gaps.
The government shutdown reached Day 28 on Tuesday and many federal workers missed their first paycheck. Meanwhile, people who collect SNAP benefits, also known as food stamps, are concerned that those benefits may not be added to their EBT card account in time for November. Wakisha Bailey visits Philabundance, where CEO Loree Jones Brown says the nonprofit is ready with extra food to respond to increased need.
With SNAP benefits expected to stop in just a few days, CBS News Philadelphia is on your corner with what you need to know and how to get help in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Hundreds of thousands of people throughout the Delaware Valley could be without SNAP benefits come Nov. 1 because of the ongoing government shutdown. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri spoke with Mackenzie Libbey, a staff attorney with Community Legal Services, to find out how the upcoming lapse in federal food aid could affect SNAP recipients in the Philadelphia area.
The Food Bank of Delaware is bracing for an increase in need if families don't get November SNAP benefits.
Some Delaware residents said they expect to rely on a food bank if the federal government shutdown disrupts November SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps. The Food Bank of Delaware is bracing for an influx of people in need.
No government shutdown has ever resulted in a lapse in benefits, but state authorities are warning SNAP recipients to prepare for that possibility. Wakisha Bailey reports.
With no end in sight to the government shutdown, concern is growing among South Jersey SNAP recipients over the possibility of benefits being delayed.
The State of New Jersey is warning families if the government shutdown continues, November SNAP benefits may not be available on time. Ryan Hughes reports.
SNAP recipients will be properly notified when payments can resume and when future payments can be expected.
Congressional leaders are blaming one another as the federal government shutdown enters a second week. Polling shows many Americans are worried about the effects of the disruption.
Federal assistance programs such as SNAP could be disrupted if a government shutdown drags on for more than 30 days.
People in Pennsylvania who receive SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps, and WIC benefits, which is for pregnant women and babies, could be affected by a federal government shutdown if it lasts longer than a few weeks. Reporter Liz Crawford has what you need to know.
The Republicans' "big, beautiful" spending and tax law will result in cuts to food stamp benefits for many Americans, experts say.
Healthy SNAP recipients between ages 18-54 are required to report 20 hours of work, education, training or volunteering a week.
A Philadelphia woman who says her SNAP benefits were stolen is relying on food banks this month. Experts share how to protect your money.
SNAP benefits, which help people pay for food, are still being stolen in Pennsylvania. Experts say the EBT cards could be more secure.
New protections are offered to SNAP recipients in Pennsylvania amid an increase in food stamp thefts.
Older, wealthier Americans would see the biggest lifetime benefit from the Republican budget bill, while younger generations could see losses, a new analysis says.
Lines are growing longer outside Greater Goods Grocery Store in Kensington. The community pantry is facing a rising need while bracing for the impact of federal funding cuts, Wakisha Bailey reports.
Portals Organization says it's looking for a new host for the livestreaming attraction within the city of Philadelphia.
LeBron James will return to Los Angeles on Christmas Day in 2026, and the Sixers will open the season in New York against the Knicks.
A shooting is drawing a large police presence in Wilmington, Delaware on Tuesday morning.
The threat of storms continues Tuesday as a front approaches the Philadelphia region.
Edmundo Sosa drove in three runs and Kyle Schwarber reached base four times as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Monday night.
LeBron James will return to Los Angeles on Christmas Day in 2026, and the Sixers will open the season in New York against the Knicks.
Portals Organization says it's looking for a new host for the livestreaming attraction within the city of Philadelphia.
The brother of a suspect charged with killing a Penn State student is wanted in an attempted carjacking of a Philly police officer where shots were fired.
No winning tickets were sold for Monday night's $905 million Powerball jackpot, so the estimated grand prize for Wednesday night's drawing will be at least $975 million, Powerball says.
A shooting is drawing a large police presence in Wilmington, Delaware on Tuesday morning.
Portals Organization says it's looking for a new host for the livestreaming attraction within the city of Philadelphia.
Kensington native and MMA legend Eddie Alvarez is thrilled to see UFC 330 come to Philadelphia this weekend.
The wings were frying, drinks were poured and nearly every seat was filled as customers packed Pappou's Pizza Pub for a final goodbye Sunday.
A Philadelphia couple was charged with assaulting their 7-week-old daughter Monday, police said.
More than 400 people have signed a petition calling on Philadelphia to address an illegal dumping problem at Devil's Pool in Wissahickon Valley Park.
A 36-year-old man was charged with attempted murder after stabbing two people in Egg Harbor Township Sunday morning, police said.
An emergency curfew will go into effect in the city of Trenton Friday night after multiple violent crimes happened in recent months, city officials said.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
Joel Deanley Jr. was arrested for having a sexual relationship with a Timber Creek Regional High School student.
Hope Community Charter School in Camden is scrambling to move into a new space after flooding earlier this summer.
A shooting is drawing a large police presence in Wilmington, Delaware on Tuesday morning.
Two teenagers were injured in a stabbing in New Castle County Sunday afternoon, police said.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
Temple University alum Dr. David Hartman was the first blind person to graduate from an American medical school.
Measles cases have spread to the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, as a big jump in outbreaks is happening in other parts of the state.
The Chick Mission, a nonprofit, rolled into Montgomery County on Monday. It aims to save fertility for young women who have cancer by providing grants.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
LeBron James will return to Los Angeles on Christmas Day in 2026, and the Sixers will open the season in New York against the Knicks.
Edmundo Sosa drove in three runs and Kyle Schwarber reached base four times as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Monday night.
Congress is asking MLB to prohibit promotional deals with betting operators after Phillies star Bryce Harper was featured in a video for a FanDuel VIP reward customer.
Kensington native and MMA legend Eddie Alvarez is thrilled to see UFC 330 come to Philadelphia this weekend.
BLJ Community Rowing, founded by former Division I athlete Brannon Johnson, has introduced more than 1,000 people to rowing.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Michelin Star restaurant Friday Saturday Sunday received a $1.5 milion grant from Pennsylvania's Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program to transform two adjacent properties into one space.
A car crashed into a home in Moorestown, Burlington County, on Tuesday morning.
Call it a presidential bait and switch: CBS News reports President Trump slipped away from Air Force One in a catering cart after the U.S. learned of a threat from Iran to fire a missile at the plane. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
The Portal, a live window into other cities around the world, will be moving from its City Hall home and organizers are looking for a new place to display it.
There may be a morning shower in the western parts of the Philadelphia region with more rain and storms possible Tuesday evening. As showers and storms clear, it will be less humid on Wednesday. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.