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SNAP Benefits Can Be Used to Replace Food Lost During Power Outages
Pittsburgh residents who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can use their benefits to replace the food they lost during recent power outages that swept through the region.
Just Harvest: SNAP Users Should Be Proactive in Protecting Benefits from Scams
Just Harvest - an Allegheny County organization that addresses economic injustice through a focus on public policy and food access - is encouraging residents who use SNAP to be proactive in protecting their benefits.
DHS Warns of Potential SNAP Scam
The state Department of Human Services (DHS) is warning state residents of a potential scam targeting individuals who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
PADHS and ACDHS Renewed Recommendations for End of Public Health Emergency
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced that the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration, which allows families and individuals to get COVID-19-related benefits and automatic coverages, will expire on May 11, 2023.
Resources for Changes to SNAP Benefits
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Acting Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Val Arkoosh are reminding Pennsylvanians of federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that are taking effect this month.
DHS Warns of Potential EBT Card Scam
DHS is advising Pennsylvanians of a potential EBT card scam.
American Rescue Plan Includes Relief for Families
The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act aims to provide direct relief to Americans, rescue the American economy, and implement a national COVID-19 vaccination program. The plan includes funds to provide direct relief to families.