Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a disaster declaration freeing up around $5 million to help feed Pennsylvania residents impacted by SNAP benefits set to expire Saturday amid the federal government shutdown.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) costs around $8 billion per month and helps approximately 42 million low- and no-income Americans buy food and other groceries. Preliminary data from the USDA shows the value of SNAP benefits sent out to recipients in May 2025 was $7,864,859,076—the latest month for which data is available.

West Virginia’s system for distributing electronic SNAP benefits isn’t set up to receive an infusion of state dollars, according to the governor and lawmakers, leaving the state’s food banks and pantries in need of donations to keep people fed during the delayed food benefits.

Gov. Josh Shapiro is freeing up around $5 million to help feed Pennsylvania residents impacted by the lapse in SNAP benefits.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (HY-VEE PRESS RELEASE) - With food banks preparing to see a record number of families over the coming weeks, Hy-Vee will be providing multiple community support options at all Hy-Vee store locations.

Gleaners Food Bank announced it will expand its production and extend its hours amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — The York County Food Bank announced it is preparing to help seniors with SNAP benefits set to freeze beginning on Nov. 1. According to the food bank, thousands of seniors across York County are bracing for a difficult November as the federal government shutdown continues. York County Food Bank said […]

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