Officials say that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in Pennsylvania are slated to be paused for November due to the government budget impasse. Local Congressman Dan Meuser said in a statement that a letter to all state SNAP agencies sent on October 10 by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) stated

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) says it can no longer issue SNAP benefits due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, leaving thousands

In an Oct. 10 letter, the U.S. Department of Agriculture told state governments it would hold all November SNAP payments. The announcement would prevent $366 million from entering the commonwealth and affect nearly 2 million Pennsylvanians.

Nearly 2 million Pennsylvanians who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will not receive their November payments due to Congress’ failure to pass a federal budget. The U.S.

About 14% of Berk County’s population — 61,338 people — depend on SNAP benefits. The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services projects that about 3,290 will lose them.

People in Pennsylvania could lose their SNAP benefits come November. 69 News reporter Amelia Sack spoke with a local food bank, and they say if this happens, their programs will