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Trump administration wants everyone to reapply for food stamps. What does that mean?

SNAP benefits resume in full in Pa. following end of government shutdown

SNAP payments resume PA

Philly food banks report long lines, meal shortages and a spike in donations amid SNAP 'crisis'

SNAP freeze one week in

With SNAP benefits in flux, Philly finds short-term funding solutions but has no long-term answers

City Council SNAP hearing

City officials point residents to food aid resources amid SNAP pause

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These Philly-area restaurants and grocers are giving out free food during the SNAP pause

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City Council approves 10-cent fee on paper bags, but mayor could still veto bill

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Pa. lawmakers propose using 'rainy day funds' to support food banks when SNAP benefits freeze

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Pa., N.J. among 25 states suing USDA for release of SNAP benefit funding

SNAP Lawsuit USDA

Pause on SNAP benefits would put 'massive strain' on Philly food banks

SNAP government shutdown Philadelphia

SNAP has new work requirements, but exemptions could help many at risk of losing food assistance

SNAP changes Philadelphia

City Council plans to address a range of issues this fall – from utility costs to affordable housing

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Trump's domestic policy bill to cut SNAP benefits to 42,000 Philadelphia residents

SNAP Cuts Trump

Food rescue nonprofit, which has helped feed 10 million people, faces 'tornado scenario' with federal funding cuts

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As SNAP cuts loom, Philabundance says it's already lost millions in federal funding

Philabundance cuts

Trump eliminates HHS office that sets poverty levels tied to benefits for 80 million people

HHS Poverty Guidelines

Proposed $2 trillion U.S. spending cuts could slash food benefits used by about a third of Philadelphians

SNAP benefits budget cuts

Closing of two nonprofits drastically limits where Philly residents can find help to get food assistance

SNAP food security

Fraud charges filed against 90 by Pa. Inspector General for public benefits misuse

Public Benefits fraud SNAP daycare

Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger announces it will close June 28

Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger

As extra COVID-19 SNAP benefits end next month, Philadelphia food banks brace for impact

Food insecurty highlighted with lost of SNAP benefit funding

BJ's Wholesale Club shoppers can now make online payments with SNAP EBT

New Jersey bill would provide free school meals to students from working class families

Food Insecurity NJ Bill Package

Health Insurance

IBX offers Medicare Advantage members new help enrolling in financial assistance programs

IBX Uno Health

Pennsylvania expands SNAP eligibility to qualifying college students

SNAP benefits College

Food Accessibility

New Jersey food banks to receive $20 million through CARES Act

New Jersey food banks

Pennsylvania SNAP recipients can soon order groceries online from Amazon

SNAP online groceries pennsylvania

Pennsylvania residents on SNAP can't buy groceries online, but those in some other states can

SNAP grocery delivery online

Pennsylvania, New Jersey sue Trump administration over plan to cut food stamps

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Trump budget cuts would make our country weaker

Aerial snaps? Snapchat maker acquires drone startup

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The Philly mom who showed Paul Ryan what it's like to live in poverty

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