Source: US State of Pennsylvania
July 02, 2025 – State College, PA
ADVISORY – STATE COLLEGE – Shapiro Administration Continues to Stand Up for Pennsylvania Farmers, Families, and Food Businesses Who Will be Hurt by Proposed Federal SNAP Funding Cuts
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding will join Pennsylvania State Grange President Matt Espenshade, local farmers, and state legislators to bring attention to the harmful impact of proposed federal funding cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), as well as how federal cuts already in effect for other food assistance programs, will hurt Pennsylvania farmers, food businesses, and families.
The event will highlight the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to fighting hunger in Pennsylvania while supporting our farmers, families, and food businesses. Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget proposes increased investments to help end hunger and support farms across Pennsylvania.
WHO:
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding
Department of Human Services Executive Secretary Andrew Barnes
State Representative Paul Takac
State Representative Emily Kinkead
Pennsylvania State Grange President Matt Espenshade
Wasson’s Farm and Market Owner Candy Wasson
WHEN: TOMORROW, Wednesday, July 2 at 11 a.m.
WHERE:
Wasson’s Farm and Market (event barn)
2545 Shingletown Road
State College, PA 16801
RSVP: Press attending should RSVP with news outlet and photographer and reporter names to aginfo@pa.gov.