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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has issued a warning to residents about a sophisticated text message scam aimed at individuals receiving benefits from the Supplemental …
Pennsylvania Warns of Scam Targeting SNAP Recipients via Text Messages Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As food banks across the commonwealth report record demand, the Pennsylvania Hunger Action Coalition (PHAC) has presented a series of recommendations to address escalating food insecurity in …
Pennsylvania’s Battle Against Hunger: An Urgent Call for Statewide Action Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Scams have become an unfortunate part of our online landscape, and Pennsylvanians are not exempt. Dr. Val Arkoosh, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), …
Scam Alert: Pennsylvania Residents Warned of Fraudulent SNAP Benefit Scheme Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move aimed to protect Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients and reinforcing workers’ rights, U.S. Senators John Fetterman and Sherrod Brown introduced the Food and …
Senators Push to Safeguard SNAP Benefits and Boost Workers’ Rights: Breaking Down the Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvanians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are being warned of a potential phishing scam seeking to steal their personal information. The Pennsylvania Department of …
Pennsylvania Officials Warn SNAP Recipients of Phishing Scam Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently revealed that the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program, a new initiative designed to combat child hunger during summer months, …
USDA Rolls Out Summer EBT Program to Combat Child Hunger, 21 Million Children Set To Benefit Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Cheryl Cook visited Downtown Daily Bread this past week to highlight the …
Shapiro Administration, Community Partners Highlight Importance of Charitable Food Network, Necessity of Food Assistance Programs During Hunger Action Month   Read More
Managing finances can be challenging, especially when you’re living on a fixed income. However, by employing smart budgeting strategies, you can maximize your funds and ensure financial stability. Here are …
12 Smart Tips for Managing Your Budget on a Fixed Income Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania DHS Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh announced recently that college students who meet eligibility requirements can now receive SNAP benefits. These students must be enrolled in a qualifying …
Expanding SNAP Eligibility: Pennsylvania DHS Empowers College Students in Jobs & Training Programs Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Walmart+ Assist is the newest way for Walmart customers who rely on government assistance programs such as SNAP to save money while shopping at Walmart. By offering …
Walmart+ Assist: A New Way to Save for Customers who Depend on Government Assistance Read More