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Tag Archives | SNAP/food stamps
Discounts for government assistance recipients in the Pittsburgh area
Summer is a great time to explore Pittsburgh, and these discounts for low-income households make it more affordable.
Fair Fares Coalition Applauds Reduced-Fare Pilot Progress as Enrollment Period Ends
The Fair Fares for a Full Recovery Coalition commends Allegheny County Dept. of Human Services for reaching sufficient enrollment in their public transit reduced-fare pilot project.
Changing Congress’s priorities to match Dr. King’s morals
In one of MLK Jr.’s most famous speeches, he described how our pursuit of economic justice can’t find footing on the path to war.
Congress spending package addresses hunger, for better and worse
Congress’ spending priorities for the coming year include a deal to cut extra monthly SNAP in exchange for a new child hunger program.
Helping hungry workers as they restart their careers
While most of our food stamp applications occur over the phone, our specialists also go to places where there’s a need.
Victory: Advocates win increase to SNAP benefit amounts
New SNAP benefit levels go into effect today thanks to a long-sought change to how the USDA view people’s food needs.
PA SNAP households denied emergency allotments will now get them
PA Dept. of Human Services (DHS) is paying retroactive emergency allotments to SNAP households who were denied them from September 2020 to March 2021.
Harrison’s story: How a homeless client helped change SNAP policy
No one should have to worry about losing public assistance due to a bureaucratic error, especially not during a pandemic.
How the American Rescue Plan can help end child hunger for good
We joined U.S. Sen. Bob Casey of PA and other community leaders at a press conference about how the American Rescue Plan will help families and children.
