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Summer Nutrition Programs Feed Children Out of School
Parents can sign up for a federal child nutrition program known as SUN Bucks that keeps children fed during the summer months when they are not in school.
Pittsburgh Farmers Markets to Open for the Season in May and June
The CitiParks Farmers Markets will return to various locations in Pittsburgh starting next week. The four markets will open either in May or June and run through November or December.
OCDEL Offers Guidance in Wake of Measles Cases Uptick
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development (OCDEL) and Early Learning and the state Department of Health have issued new guidance due to an uptick in positive measles cases in the state.
Connect Cards Aim to Make Allegheny Go Enrollment Easier
Enrolling in Allegheny Go, the mass transit discount program for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) users, will soon become easier.
Just Harvest Helps with SNAP, Tax Prep, and Other Services
Just Harvest helps those struggling with food security in Allegheny County as well as other free services. The organization aims to reduce hunger by boosting income and access to healthy food.
Department of Human Services Warns of EBT Card Scams
Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services is warning that scammers are skimming electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards to steal benefits from state residents.
Applications Available for Federal Summer Child Nutrition Program
Applications are now open for a new federal child nutrition program known as SUN Bucks that aims to keep children fed during the summer months when they are not in school.
New Look and Website Coming for COMPASS
COMPASS, an online tool for Pennsylvanians to apply for health and human service programs, will debut a new look and website URL in mid-June.
Allegheny GO to Offer Discounted Fare Rates for SNAP Recipients
Starting in June, Allegheny County residents who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will be eligible for discounted Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) fares.