Farmers markets are open during the stay-at-home order, and they’ll still be accessible to food stamp shoppers through our Fresh Access program.
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Support new bills to enable grocery delivery for SNAP shoppers
The USDA announced that SNAP recipients in PA are allowed to use their benefits to buy groceries online. New legislation will help cover the costs of their delivery fees.
Actions to improve government COVID-19 relief efforts
Support these relief efforts to help make sure our nation, commonwealth, and county are prioritizing the needs of people hit hard by this crisis.
PA Government: SNAP Recipients Need Safe Food Purchasing Options
We are organizing our allies and Pa. State Representatives to push key government agencies to protect the safety of food stamp shoppers.
Grocery shopping with food stamps during a pandemic
The ability to shop online for groceries with food stamps is more than just a convenience. During this pandemic, it’s possibly a matter of life and death.
Poverty Amidst Pandemic: A Moral Response to COVID-19
Before COVID-19, nearly 700 people died every day because of poverty in this country. We must now protect the poor and the workers on the frontlines.
PA government must protect us all during the coronavirus pandemic
Join us in urging our state officials to swiftly adopt key measures to protect working families and other vulnerable people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19: The Federal government must do more
Federal policymakers must enact additional measures now to mitigate the far-reaching economic harms arising from the coronavirus pandemic.
DHS Offices Are Closed Due to COVID-19: What You Need to Know
Pennsylvania has closed all county assistance offices to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. We’re here to help.
Jamie’s story: the shock and painful struggle of mid-life disability
Jamie is one of the millions of Americans who will be hurt by two new Trump administration proposals to make life even harder for people with disabilities.