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PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Meg Snead recently highlighted updates to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, that expanded eligibility …
SNAP Benefits Increased for More Than 420,000 Pennsylvanians Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of Hunger Action Month, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services has announced updates to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps. The …
Pennsylvania Expands SNAP Eligibility to Help More Than 420,000 Residents in Need Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Departments of Agriculture and Human Services were joined Thursday by Minority Chair of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Senator Judy Schwank and charitable food organizations …
Hunger Action Month: PA Government and Charities Join Forces Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Governor Tom Wolf, First Lady Frances Wolf, and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding on Friday visited Sharing Excess, a food rescue organization, to highlight innovative food security efforts …
Governor Tom Wolf and First Lady Frances Wolf visit Sharing Excess in Philadelphia Read More
If you’re an older adult who is feeling the pinch of today’s high prices, you may be eligible for benefits that can help. One of the easiest ways to find …
Millions of Older Adults Are Missing Out on Benefits Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that it will provide nearly $1 billion in additional funding to schools to support the purchase of American-grown foods …
USDA Takes Additional Steps to Strengthen Child Nutrition Programs Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — At the PA Open Air Farmers Market at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg on Tuessday, Wolf Administration officials reminded Pennsylvania’s low-income seniors and Women, Infants, and …
Wolf Administration Reminds Seniors, Families About Farmers Market Nutrition Program for Access to Fresh, Local Produce Read More
ERIE, PA — A resident of Erie, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court this week to 2 years probation and ordered to make restitution in the amount of $52,236.68 …
Convenience Store Owner Sentenced for Food Stamp Fraud Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service recently announced that $5 million in competitive grants are being made available to enhance efficiency and access in the Supplemental Nutrition …
USDA Opens Grants Application to Improve SNAP Customer Service Read More
NEW YORK, NY — During a recent visit to Columbia University Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a report detailing the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Actions on Nutrition Security. This …
USDA Announces Actions on Nutrition Security Read More