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PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania DHS Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh announced recently that college students who meet eligibility requirements can now receive SNAP benefits. These students must be enrolled in a qualifying …
Expanding SNAP Eligibility: Pennsylvania DHS Empowers College Students in Jobs & Training Programs Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) recently announced that recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) who have had their benefits electronically stolen are now able …
Secure Your SNAP Benefits: Pennsylvania Offers Replacements for Electronically Stolen Benefits Read More
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman, alongside Representatives Alma Adams (D-NC) and Greg Casar (D-TX), has introduced the Food Secure Strikers Act of 2023. This legislation seeks to enable striking workers to …
Food Secure Strikers Act of 2023: Supporting Union Workers on Strike and Ensuring Family Well-being Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Walmart+ Assist is the newest way for Walmart customers who rely on government assistance programs such as SNAP to save money while shopping at Walmart. By offering …
Walmart+ Assist: A New Way to Save for Customers who Depend on Government Assistance Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation (H.B. 850) that would provide a waiver for people who menstruate and utilize SNAP or WIC to purchase menstrual …
Pennsylvania Passes Bill to Address Period Poverty and Support Menstruating Individuals Read More
Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman on Monday led the full slate of Democrats on the U.S. Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of …
Fetterman, Democrats on Food & Nutrition Subcommittee Fight for SNAP Program Transparency Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Food, housing, and other essential, life-sustaining necessities are expenses that many neighbors are unable to balance – forcing them to answer questions like “Do I buy …
KACS Food Cupboard Seeing a 189% Increase in Cases: Help End the Cycle of Poverty in Southern Chester County Read More
On Tuesday, Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania released a statement in response to Speaker McCarthy’s plan to cut food assistance for nearly 40,000 people in the state. Fetterman condemned the …
Fetterman Condemns Proposed Food Assistance Cuts, Calling Them “Cruel” and Harmful Read More
Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania released a statement on Monday in response to reports suggesting that the SNAP program may face stricter work requirements amid debt default talks.
Fetterman Fights Back on Behalf of SNAP Recipients Read More
Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman on Wednesday led his first hearing as Chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture’s Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research.
Fetterman Leads First Hearing as Subcommittee Chair Read More