Gov. Ned Lamont says he has authorized the state to pay out the entire monthly cost of the federal food assistance program using state funds.

SNAP recipients owed payments on Nov. 1 could see the full amount on their cards as early as Nov. 7, PA Gov. Shapiro announced today at a presser.

A federal appeals court had left an order in place that required the Trump administration to provide full SNAP benefits for November amid a U.S. government shutdown.

The Trump administration said Friday that it would fund SNAP benefits in full while an appeals process plays out in court.

The Rescue Mission in Syracuse is experiencing a significant increase in demand for its services as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches. This surge is attribute

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced benefits are being distributed to Pennsylvanians who have not received them but should have during the shutdown. THE FULL PRESS CONFERENCE IS IN THE VIDEO PLAYER ABOVESign up for our NewslettersShapiro was joined by Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services Secretary Dr.

In a memo to states, the federal government followed up on previous guidance, and said maximum allotments are being reduced by 35% instead of 50%.

Thursday marked the sixth day millions of people were without food assistance, and Pennsylvania leaders wanted to share what they're doing to help people keep food on their tables. Governor Josh Shapiro is frustrated, saying the federal government has broken the link between farmers and those in need of food.