Announcements

Because of the Republican budget bill passed by Congress and signed by President Trump, you might need to report work, education, training, or volunteer hours to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) in order to receive—or continue to receive—your SNAP benefits.

As of November 1, 2025, SNAP recipients who meet certain criteria must report at least 20 hours a week (or 80 hours a month) of work, volunteering, education or training.

Work and reporting changes apply if you are: 18-64 years old; do not have a dependent child under 14; are physically and mentally able to work

Posted by Amanda Ruffner on November 20, 2025

UPDATE AS OF 11/3/25

The White House administration says it will comply with recent court orders and provide partial November SNAP benefits. The administration says it will release emergency funds, totaling roughly $5.25 billion, but will not supplement those funds in order to meet the full month’s need. To fully cover November benefits for the food assistance program, the federal government would need to spend upward of $9 billion, so there’s still a gap in what SNAP beneficiaries will be receiving. We do not know yet exactly when funds for SNAP recipients will be available for use on their cards.

Posted by Jessica Bautista on November 4, 2025

From August 17 through the end of the month, Philly Food Rescue partners will be hosting pop-up, open-to-anyone, free food distributions around the city.

Posted by Amanda Ruffner on August 16, 2024

From July 18 through the end of the month, Philly Food Rescue partners will be hosting pop-up, open-to-anyone, free food distributions around the city.

Posted by Amanda Ruffner on July 18, 2024

From June 22, 2024 through the end of the month, Philly Food Rescue partners will be hosting pop-up free food distributions around the city.

Posted by Amanda Ruffner on June 18, 2024

From May 18 through the end of the month, Philly Food Rescue partners will be hosting pop-up free food distributions around the city.

Posted by Amanda Ruffner on May 15, 2024

From April 20 through April 30, Philly Food Rescue partners will be hosting pop-up free food distributions around the city.

Posted by Amanda Ruffner on April 18, 2024

From March 16 through March 30, Philly Food Rescue partners will be hosting pop-up free food distributions around Philly and Delaware County.

Posted by Amanda Ruffner on March 14, 2024

From February 10 through February 28, Philly Food Rescue partners will be hosting pop-up free food distributions around the city.

Posted by Amanda Ruffner on February 8, 2024

From January 8 through January 27, Philly Food Rescue partners will be hosting pop-up free food distributions around Philly.

Posted by Amanda Ruffner on January 5, 2024