Electronic theft of SNAP benefits, a national problem, hits Pa.

“…because of a Continuing Resolution passed by Congress at the end of December, anyone whose SNAP benefits were stolen after December 21, 2024, can no longer have the funds restored…

The EBT cards used by SNAP recipients to purchase food generally are less secure and have fewer consumer protections than other debit and credit cards, said Ann Sanders, director of public benefits policy and programs at Pittsburgh-based anti-hunger group Just Harvest. EBT cards in most states do not have chips in them that make them more secure, the way most credit and debit cards do.”