In light of the partial funding of SNAP, please find some specific resources listed here.
Information/News
- SNAP benefits have started but will be half of the normal payment and delayed.
- Effective November 1, new work requirements must be met to ensure SNAP eligibility. Learn more about SNAP work requirements.
- All SNAP beneficiaries should continue to complete renewals and report changes to income, contact information, or the people living in their home.
- Encourage clients to redeem unspent October WIC produce benefits at farmers markets and utilize any available rollover benefits to bridge any gaps.
Food Resources
Philadelphia / Southeastern Pennsylvania Food Pantries:
- Food and Meal Sites in Greater Philadelphia (City of Philadelphia)
- Share Food Program
- The Food Trust Nutrition Navigator (Greater Philadelphia) – find Nutrition education, healthy food, stretch food budgeting, food & farm training
- Philadelphia Food Resources (food finder, restaurants and other resources)
Regional & Statewide Food Pantries:
- Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
- Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
- Feeding Pennsylvania: Find Food
Attached is a flyer that you can distribute to clients.
Social Service Resource Platforms (not food specific)
Advocate: Reach out to these PA State Senators to urge collaborative, bipartisan solutions to move the state budget forward and protect essential services.
- State Senator Frank Farry (representing part of Bucks County):
- State Senator Joe Picozzi (representing part of Philadelphia County):
- State Senator Tracy Pennycuick (representing part of Montgomery and Berks Counties)
