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HARRISBURG, PA — A bipartisan effort to combat theft of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits achieved a key milestone on June 9, 2025, as House Bill 1429 passed the …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Enhance EBT Card Security Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies, conducted a comprehensive operation aimed at combating fraud within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program …
USDA and Federal Partners Target SNAP Fraud in Landmark Operation Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has announced new measures to combat SNAP benefit fraud, including a planned text message alert to warn recipients of the …
SNAP Benefits at Risk! Pennsylvania DHS Issues Urgent Warning on Skimming Scams Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is urging all Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries to take extra precautions to protect their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards …
DHS Urges SNAP Beneficiaries to Protect EBT Cards from Skimming Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A group of Democratic senators is calling on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to ensure Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards are included in a forthcoming rule …
Senators Press for EBT Card Protections in Upcoming CFPB Rule Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials announced a new initiative aimed at keeping children well-nourished during the summer months when school is out. The Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. …
Pennsylvania Launches SUN Bucks Program to Combat Summer Hunger Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is urging recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to protect their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards from skimming …
Pennsylvania DHS Warns SNAP Recipients of Card Skimming Threat Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has issued a warning to residents about a sophisticated text message scam aimed at individuals receiving benefits from the Supplemental …
Pennsylvania Warns of Scam Targeting SNAP Recipients via Text Messages Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently revealed that the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program, a new initiative designed to combat child hunger during summer months, …
USDA Rolls Out Summer EBT Program to Combat Child Hunger, 21 Million Children Set To Benefit Read More