A group of Republican Pennsylvania elected officials, including U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, are hosting a food drive in Lehigh ...

Friday night, federal judges have ordered the administration to fund SNAP during the government shutdown, but it remains to be seen if they are the final word on the issue, and how long it would ...

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said it may take 10 days for federal funds to flow, and released $5 million to food banks ...

Rallygoers were concerned that despite two judges’ rulings calling for funds to be restored, SNAP benefits will still be delayed and in danger amid the government shutdown.

Mayor Parker's administration said half the $14 million would come from the city with private partners kicking in another $6 million.

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker signed an executive order providing funds to food pantries and to assist residents and federal ...

Disagreement arose over federal spending levels, foreign aid rescissions, and, probably most importantly, over loss of health insurance subsidies, the premium support which has been provided under ...

The government shutdown entered its second month on Saturday, and the stalemate between Republican and Democratic senators could soon see a breaking point as federal food programs stopped issuing ...

Jacqueline Chapman is a retired school aide who relies on a $630 monthly Social Security check to get by. She was navigating ...

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The lack of a state budget and the shutdown of the federal government continue to have wide-ranging local effects. Some agencies have had to alter services of lay off staff. Others have stepped up to ...

Governor Josh Shapiro on Friday declared a disaster emergency and announced $5 million in immediate state funding to Pennsylvania food banks after the Trump Administration halted November ...