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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
WASHINGTON, D.C. —The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an investment exceeding $46 million. This funding is dedicated to advancing access to healthy foods and fostering local food system …
USDA Commits $46 Million to Address Food and Nutrition Insecurity in Underserved Communities Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move to bolster the dairy industry and improve nutritional access for low-income families, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has thrown his support behind two pivotal …
Senator Casey Champions Legislative Efforts to Boost Dairy Industry and Nutrition Read More
STATE COLLEGE, PA — Amid growing concerns about food insecurity on college campuses, Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh visited Penn State to spotlight efforts by students to …
Student-Led Initiatives Tackle Food Insecurity at Penn State 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