US EditionGov. Shapiro Mobilizes over $7 Million in Funds for Food Banks
Shapiro warns cuts to SNAP could increase hunger for 143,968 Pennsylvanians, with Luzerne County among the hardest hit, as food banks face unprecedented demand.
- Facing withheld federal SNAP funds, Gov. Josh Shapiro visited the Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank in Luzerne County on Wednesday to warn that cuts amid the federal shutdown could leave many hungry.
- The USDA told states in October that it lacked funds to distribute November benefits, and Gov. Josh Shapiro joined 22 states and D.C. in suing the USDA, leading a U.S. District Court of Massachusetts to order 50% funding.
- In Luzerne County, 21% of residents receive SNAP, and Pennsylvania Department of Human Services reports about 1.9 million recipients, including 714,000 children and seniors.
- Issuing an emergency declaration, Shapiro directed $5 million to Feeding Pennsylvania and secured $2 million in private donations from Mark Cuban and David Adelman, while Jennifer Warabak said charity cannot replace withheld SNAP funds.
- Shapiro framed the issue ahead of the midterms, saying Democratic control could restore cuts, while Pennsylvania Health Secretary Valerie Arkoosh warned of a 19 to 22 business-day USDA delay and food banks reported unprecedented demand.
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