Philly area food pantries offer hope amid SNAP uncertainty

Christmas in the Wards Brings Hope to Englewood Amid SNAP Benefit Pause

There was Christmas in the Wards at the Go Green Community Fresh Market in Englewood on Saturday, November 1 — and the spirit of giving was alive and well. The vibrant neighborhood grocery store, known for offering fresh produce, locally sourced goods, and prepared meals, became a hub of hope in response to the abrupt halt to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). As families brace for uncertain times, community leaders — includin…

'Hunger is going on': High-ranking Dems from Philly call for immediate funding of SNAP benefits

A group of high-power Democrats from the area gathered at a food pantry in West Philadelphia to call for immediate funding of SNAP benefits.

Philly area food pantries offer hope amid SNAP uncertainty

Local organizations are stepping up to fill the gap amid uncertainty regarding SNAP benefits.

Need food amid SNAP uncertainty? Here's a quick way to find it

According to state data, almost 200,000 people in King County receive SNAP food benefits. With the SNAP situation still being worked out in the wake of court rulings, the city has launched a webpage with a lookup tool that will point you to food banks and free-meal resources nearby – you can enter your address here. The city’s announcement also notes that some Seattle Public Schools provide free meals to all students – the list, including eight …