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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A sweeping nutrition reform effort championed by President Donald Trump is accelerating, as six additional states have secured federal waivers to remove soda, candy, and other junk food …
Six More States Join Trump Administration Push to Ban Junk Food from SNAP Purchases Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration is encouraging eligible families to take advantage of the SUN Bucks program, a federal summer food assistance initiative aimed at ensuring Pennsylvania children have access …
SUN Bucks Program to Feed 1.3 Million Pennsylvania Children This Summer Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — Food insecurity is a relatively new term to describe a situation that first really gained prominence during the Great Depression. Photos from that time often show …
Food Banks Face Increasing Demand Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) and Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) have unveiled a new security feature that allows public benefits recipients to lock …
Protect Your Benefits: Pennsylvania Launches New EBT Card Lock Feature Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new directive requiring all states to provide full access to records related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). …
USDA Demands Full SNAP Data Access to Tackle Fraud and Protect Benefits 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
PHILADELPHIA, PA — James Sessoms, 60, of Philadelphia, entered a guilty plea on Tuesday, April 29, before United States District Court Judge Chad F. Kenney to charges of Supplemental Nutrition …
$1 Million Fraud Uncovered: Philadelphia Man Admits to Exploiting SNAP, Medicaid Benefits with Stolen Identities Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced new measures to strengthen the verification of identity and immigration status for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applicants. The …
USDA Tightens SNAP Eligibility Verification to Align with Executive Order 14218 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a directive on April 17 requiring state agencies administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to prioritize work requirements for …
USDA Reinforces SNAP Work Requirements to Promote Self-Sufficiency Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate narrowly passed the 2025 Budget Resolution on Saturday along party lines, sparking significant debate over its implications for vital social programs. Republicans blocked 19 …
Senate Pushes Through 2025 Budget Slashing Vital Benefits; Fetterman Fights Back for Pennsylvania Families Read More