Source: US State of Pennsylvania
June 17, 2025 – Harrisburg, PA
ADVISORY – HARRISBURG – Shapiro Administration to Discuss Importance of SNAP in Feeding Pennsylvanians Amid Proposed Federal Funding Cuts
The Pennsylvania Departments of Human Services (DHS) and Agriculture, alongside local charitable food partners, will discuss proposed federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the importance of this program in helping nearly two million Pennsylvanians buy groceries and feed their families.
SNAP is a 100% federally funded program that helps Pennsylvanians afford food, lowers health care costs in the Medicaid program, supports farmers and the agricultural economy, and offsets strain on the charitable food network. SNAP benefits bring in approximately $365 million each month to Pennsylvania’s economy, and any potential SNAP changes or cuts would lead to fewer resources for those who need the most help.
WHO:
DHS Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding
Central PA Food Bank President Shila Ulrich
Feeding PA CEO Julie Bancroft
Senator Patty Kim
WHEN:
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM
WHERE:
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
3908 Corey Road
Harrisburg, PA 17109
MEDIA RSVP:
Press interested in attending must RSVP with the name of photographer/reporter to ra-pwdhspressoffice@pa.gov