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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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Lawmakers in both chambers of Congress have introduced the Food Secure Strikers Act, a legislative effort to extend Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to striking workers …
Fighting Hunger on the Picket Line: Bold New Bill Stands with Striking Workers and Their Families Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) has introduced the School Lunch Debt Cancellation Act, legislation aimed at eliminating all outstanding student meal debt and addressing food insecurity on a …
Senator Fetterman Introduces Bill to Eliminate Student Meal Debt Read More HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Emily Kinkead expressed deep frustration and concern over the U.S. House of Representatives’ approval of a budget resolution on Tuesday that she described as both …
Pennsylvania Families at Risk: Kinkead Slams House Cuts to Vital Food Assistance Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — This week, a Philadelphia woman was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for orchestrating a scheme to defraud the U.S. government of nearly $2 million through …
Philadelphia Store Owner Sentenced for $2 Million SNAP Fraud Scheme 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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and the U.S. Department of Education’s office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) have forged a collaborative agreement …
USDA and Department of Education Partner to Enhance College Student Access to SNAP Read More