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The donations came from community members who ordered extra on Instacart and had it delivered. Instacart waived fees for those deliveries.
A federal government shutdown threatens to halt November SNAP benefits for nearly 2 million Pennsylvania residents. Pennsylvania leaders are exploring state-level solutions, including a short-term loan and using rainy day funds. Governor Josh Shapiro has ...
On top of the $5 million in emergency funds, another $1 million and counting has been pledged from private donors.
Meals on Wheels and the state's Department of Agriculture would also receive money under the proposed hunger relief program.
After federal court rulings, SNAP will issue November benefits to over 2 million Pennsylvanians — but at only half the usual amount.
It is the second foray by Ms. Garrity into using her office's financial clout to step in when other functions of government are coming up short.
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.
PHILADELPHIA - The federal government announced earlier this week that it would not be issuing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on Nov. 1 because of the ongoing government shutdown.
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