DOWN NEARLY 32. SEPTEMBER IS HUNGER MONTH. AND IN HONOR OF THAT, THE WOLF HAS UPDATED SNAP BENEFITS, SNAP OR THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HELPS PAY FOR FOOD FOR LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS ANNOUNCED THE CHANGES AT LANCASTER CENTRAL MARKET THIS AFTERNOON. STARTING OCTOBER 1ST, SNAP ELIGIBILITY WILL BE EXTENDED TO ALL HOUSEHOLDS EARNING UP TO 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY AND INCOME GUIDELINES. THE GROUP FEEDING PENNSYLVANIA SAYS MORE THAN 2 MILLION PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS EXPERIENCE HUNGER EVERY DAY. ANY OPPORTUNITY THAT WE HAVE TO RECOGNIZE THE CONTINUED OF FOOD, THE IMPACT THAT HAS ON A FAMILY. IF I’M MAKING A DECISION BETWEEN PAYING AN ELECTRIC BILL OR BEING ABLE TO PROVIDE FOR A DINNER FOR MY FAMILY, YOU SHOULD NEVER HAVE TO CHOOSE FOR TO GO HUNGRY. CENTRAL MARKET CHOSEN FOR TODAY’S ANNOUNCEMENT BECAUSE TWO OF THE BUSINESSES THAT HAVE SPACE THERE BARS, FARMS AND THE TURK
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Review of Pennsylvania SNAP benefits changes in 2022
There were some major changes for SNAP benefits this year in Pennsylvania. This article reviews what those changes were and explains how more people are now eligible for SNAP.Video above: Expansion of Pa. SNAP benefits announced.More people eligible for SNAP benefitsIn September of 2022, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced an expansion to the state's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which is known as SNAP.The change meant an additional 420,000 Pennsylvanians were eligible for food stamps, according to the Department of Human Services.Starting on Oct. 1, 2022, Pennsylvania increased the income threshold for all applicants to 200% of the federal poverty income guidelines."Any opportunity that we have to recognize the continued cost of food, the impact that that has on a family. If I'm making a decision between paying an electric bill or being able to provide for a dinner for my family, you should never have to choose for someone to go hungry," DHS Executive Deputy Secretary Andrew Barnes said.Updated SNAP income limitsThe monthly income limits for all households to be eligible for SNAP are now as follows:1 in household - $2,2662 - $3,0523 - $3,8404 - $4,6265 - $5,4126 - $6,2007 - $6,9868 - $7,7729 - $8,56010 - $9,348Each additional member - $788How to apply for SNAPYou can apply for SNAP benefits in Pennsylvania either online or in person.ONLINE: Apply for or renew your SNAP benefits online by using COMPASS.IN-PERSON: You can file an application at your county assistance office. Use the links below to download the forms, which you can take to the office.English-language application.Solicitud para recibir beneficios (Spanish version).DHS says people who need help filling out the application can reach out to their county assistance office.Simple SNAP applicationIf everyone in your household is 60 or older, or has a disability, purchases and prepares food together, and does not receive any earnings from work, you can use the Simple SNAP application. Links are below.Simple application for SNAP.Solicitud simple (Spanish version).
There were some major changes for SNAP benefits this year in Pennsylvania. This article reviews what those changes were and explains how more people are now eligible for SNAP.
Video above: Expansion of Pa. SNAP benefits announced.
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More people eligible for SNAP benefits
In September of 2022, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced an expansion to the state's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which is known as SNAP.
The change meant an additional 420,000 Pennsylvanians were eligible for food stamps, according to the Department of Human Services.
Starting on Oct. 1, 2022, Pennsylvania increased the income threshold for all applicants to 200% of the federal poverty income guidelines.
"Any opportunity that we have to recognize the continued cost of food, the impact that that has on a family. If I'm making a decision between paying an electric bill or being able to provide for a dinner for my family, you should never have to choose for someone to go hungry," DHS Executive Deputy Secretary Andrew Barnes said.
Updated SNAP income limits
The monthly income limits for all households to be eligible for SNAP are now as follows:
- 1 in household - $2,266
- 2 - $3,052
- 3 - $3,840
- 4 - $4,626
- 5 - $5,412
- 6 - $6,200
- 7 - $6,986
- 8 - $7,772
- 9 - $8,560
- 10 - $9,348
- Each additional member - $788
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How to apply for SNAP
You can apply for SNAP benefits in Pennsylvania either online or in person.
ONLINE: Apply for or renew your SNAP benefits online by using COMPASS.
IN-PERSON: You can file an application at your county assistance office. Use the links below to download the forms, which you can take to the office.
- English-language application.
- Solicitud para recibir beneficios (Spanish version).
DHS says people who need help filling out the application can reach out to their county assistance office.
Simple SNAP application
If everyone in your household is 60 or older, or has a disability, purchases and prepares food together, and does not receive any earnings from work, you can use the Simple SNAP application. Links are below.
- Simple application for SNAP.
- Solicitud simple (Spanish version).
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