October 22nd, 2025 by WCBC Radio

SNAP benefit recipients in Pennsylvania are bracing themselves as the state announced they will not be paying benefits in November.  A notice on the state’s human services website said no further benefits would be paid until the federal government shutdown ends.  The site directed those in need to dial 211 or visit feedingpa.org.  Governor Josh Shapiro said it was an additional burden for those living in the Commonwealth…

   

“This is on the heels of the Congress of the United States voting to knock 510,000 Pennsylvanians off of Medicaid and 140,000 off of SNAP in order to give a tax cut to people who don’t need it.”