Department of Human Services Warns of EBT Card Scams

Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services is warning that scammers are skimming electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards to steal benefits from state residents.

Families, NewsNathan DukeAugust 14, 2024EBT cards, EBT scam, SNAP, SNAP scam, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

Applications Available for Federal Summer Child Nutrition Program

Applications are now open for a new federal child nutrition program known as SUN Bucks that aims to keep children fed during the summer months when they are not in school.

Families, NewsNathan DukeJuly 16, 2024SUN Bucks, Summer EBT, TANF, SNAP, federal child nutrition program, summer meals program

New Look and Website Coming for COMPASS

COMPASS, an online tool for Pennsylvanians to apply for health and human service programs, will debut a new look and website URL in mid-June.

Families, News, ProvidersNathan DukeJune 12, 2024COMPASS, SNAP, LIHEAP, Low-Income Energy Assistance Program, free school meals, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Allegheny GO to Offer Discounted Fare Rates for SNAP Recipients

Starting in June, Allegheny County residents who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will be eligible for discounted Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) fares.

Families, NewsNathan DukeMay 21, 2024Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP, reduced fares, Pittsburgh Regional Transit

Department of Human Services Debuts Summer Child Nutrition Program

A new, permanent federal child nutrition program known as SUN Bucks aims to keep children fed during the summer months when they are not in school.

Families, Providers, NewsNathan DukeMay 7, 2024SNAP, TANF, SUN Bucks, Summer EBT, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Child nutrition

Resources for Changes to SNAP Benefits

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Acting Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Val Arkoosh are reminding Pennsylvanians of federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that are taking effect this month.

Families, Providers, NewsHeidi WinklerMarch 22, 2023SNAP, SNAP benefits, resources, food assistance, pennsylvania, governor, governor josh shapiro

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