With food stamps set to dry up, SNAP recipients say they fear what's next
"Now we'll have to prioritize which bills we can pay and which can wait," said one mother of two about a looming freeze in food aid.
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"Now we'll have to prioritize which bills we can pay and which can wait," said one mother of two about a looming freeze in food aid.
Gov. Josh Shapiro is freeing up around $5 million to help feed Pennsylvania residents impacted by the lapse in SNAP benefits.
Down the Shore, two beloved restaurants are offering free kids' meals to families uncertain about the future of their SNAP benefits.
Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a disaster declaration freeing up around $5 million to help feed Pennsylvania residents impacted by SNAP benefits set to expire Saturday amid the federal government shutdown. Dan Snyder reports.
Families across Delaware County are bracing for financial strain as a pause in SNAP benefits looms amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.
The looming disruption to SNAP benefits will hit seniors particularly hard, said Vince Schiavone, CEO of Caring for Friends. The Northeast Philadelphia-based organization provides food and friendship for people in need.
Even with Gov. Matt Meyer declaring a state of emergency and issuing funding for SNAP for another month, Delaware food banks are seeing increased need as families watch every dollar. Wakisha Bailey chats with Food Bank of Delaware President and CEO Cathy Kanefsky and VP of Communications Kim Turner.
The Holy Cross Parish Springfield Food Pantry in Springfield, Delaware County, is lending a hand to people in need as the SNAP deadline looms amid the government shutdown.
At the Food Bank of South Jersey, volunteers spent part of Wednesday working to meet the growing demand. They helped pack boxes of food for the food bank's 300 community partners.
About one in eight Americans receives federal food aid, and in Philadelphia, that number is more like one in three.
Cathedral Kitchen in Camden, New Jersey, has broken its record for most meals in a day, and could break that record again if SNAP is not funded.
Residents and food pantry staff in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, are worried about the possible disruption in federal food assistance.
New Jersey is one of 25 states suing the Trump administration for not funding SNAP benefits during the government shutdown. Attorney General Matthew Platkin joins CBS News Philadelphia live with an explanation of what the suit aims to accomplish and why it was filed. "SNAP funds food for some of the most vulnerable Americans...there is no more critical program than SNAP," Platkin said.
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and several other states are suing the Trump administration over the looming suspension of SNAP benefits amid the ongoing government shutdown.
More than 130,000 people rely on SNAP to help put food on the table in the southern part of New Jersey, according to the Food Bank of South Jersey. With the pause in benefits just days away, food pantries across our area are mobilizing and preparing to try to help families in need.
Anxiety for families is growing as the pause in SNAP benefits this weekend looms. In Delaware County, Pennsylvania, SNAP recipients are worried, as are people at the food banks that help fill in the gaps.
The government shutdown reached Day 28 on Tuesday and many federal workers missed their first paycheck. Meanwhile, people who collect SNAP benefits, also known as food stamps, are concerned that those benefits may not be added to their EBT card account in time for November. Wakisha Bailey visits Philabundance, where CEO Loree Jones Brown says the nonprofit is ready with extra food to respond to increased need.
With SNAP benefits expected to stop in just a few days, CBS News Philadelphia is on your corner with what you need to know and how to get help in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Hundreds of thousands of people throughout the Delaware Valley could be without SNAP benefits come Nov. 1 because of the ongoing government shutdown. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri spoke with Mackenzie Libbey, a staff attorney with Community Legal Services, to find out how the upcoming lapse in federal food aid could affect SNAP recipients in the Philadelphia area.
The Food Bank of Delaware is bracing for an increase in need if families don't get November SNAP benefits.
Some Delaware residents said they expect to rely on a food bank if the federal government shutdown disrupts November SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps. The Food Bank of Delaware is bracing for an influx of people in need.
No government shutdown has ever resulted in a lapse in benefits, but state authorities are warning SNAP recipients to prepare for that possibility. Wakisha Bailey reports.
With no end in sight to the government shutdown, concern is growing among South Jersey SNAP recipients over the possibility of benefits being delayed.
The State of New Jersey is warning families if the government shutdown continues, November SNAP benefits may not be available on time. Ryan Hughes reports.
SNAP recipients will be properly notified when payments can resume and when future payments can be expected.
The Dodgers become the first repeat champion since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees
Milder, pleasant weather returns Sunday before a few showers early next week.
Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews scored his sixth goal of the season and extended his point streak against Philadelphia in 5-2 win.
Video shows a propane tank explosion in Bear, Delaware, that damaged several nearby buildings and homes, officials said.
Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill are crisscrossing the Garden State in a last push to sway undecided voters.
Milder, pleasant weather returns Sunday before a few showers early next week.
Gov. Josh Shapiro is freeing up around $5 million to help feed Pennsylvania residents impacted by the lapse in SNAP benefits.
Video shows a propane tank explosion in Bear, Delaware, that damaged several nearby buildings and homes, officials said.
The Dodgers become the first repeat champion since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees
The Eagles have acquired cornerback Jaire Alexander in a trade with the Baltimore Ravens.
Nine members of the Pagans Outlaw Motorcycle Gang were arrested in connection to a shooting with a rival motorcycle gang at a Montgomery County Wawa.
Mayor Parker's administration said half the $14 million would come from the city with private partners kicking in another $6 million.
Five people were injured Friday night in a crash on Bristol Road in Warrington Township.
The University of Pennsylvania is investigating a vulgar email that was sent to members of its campus community.
A Montgomery County police officer who was run over while on duty last week was released from the hospital on Friday.
Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill are crisscrossing the Garden State in a last push to sway undecided voters.
A fire at an apartment building in the Blackwood section of Gloucester Township, New Jersey has drawn a massive response from local agencies.
If you break it down by party, as of Friday, nearly 514,500 Democrats have turned out, followed by roughly 279,000 Republicans and about 177,000 unaffiliated and independent voters.
Down the Shore, two beloved restaurants are offering free kids' meals to families uncertain about the future of their SNAP benefits.
K & A Bagel Cafe is now offering free bagels to anyone affected by the government shutdown.
Video shows a propane tank explosion in Bear, Delaware, that damaged several nearby buildings and homes, officials said.
Delaware's Shannon Britt is making history, heading to the first Women's T20 Cricket World Cup for the Blind on Team USA.
SNAP benefits could stop Nov. 1 leading to a need of volunteers and donations at food banks and organizations.
Gov. Matt Meyer says Delaware should have enough money to fund SNAP benefits in the state through November.
Here's a list of resources for SNAP recipients who are at risk of not receiving benefits in the Delaware Valley come Nov. 1.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
Delaware's Shannon Britt is making history, heading to the first Women's T20 Cricket World Cup for the Blind on Team USA.
Giggles and smiles from 2-year-old Taim Ahmad are lighting up the playroom at the Ronald McDonald House in Camden, New Jersey.
A desperate family turned to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where the team created a first-of-its-kind intervention.
LVHM is moving to drop UnitedHealthcare beginning in January, claiming United has been paying less than its negotiated rates.
Steve DeFrank, chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, says there's a right way and a wrong way when it comes to data centers.
The beloved Delaware County pizza spot is moving to a new location in Broomall.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The next generation of business owners showed off their passions during the NOMO Foundation's Small Business Expo in West Philadelphia.
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The FRA on Friday extended the deadline for SEPTA to fully inspect its Silverliner IV railcars until Friday, Nov. 14.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal in Philadelphia will reopen before the city's America 250th anniversary celebrations in the summer of 2026.
Philadelphia International Airport air traffic controllers are working without pay as the government shutdown stretches into its fourth week.
A spokesperson said there's no indication SEPTA will be ordered to shut down Regional Rail service for failing to meet the deadline.
The Philadelphia City Council just passed a bill that paves the way for the city to move forward with its bike lane safety project.
The Dodgers become the first repeat champion since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees
Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews scored his sixth goal of the season and extended his point streak against Philadelphia in 5-2 win.
The Eagles have acquired cornerback Jaire Alexander in a trade with the Baltimore Ravens.
Jaylen Brown scored 32 points as the Boston Celtics win 109-108 against the Philadelphia 76ers.
DeSean Jackson's Delaware State University defeated Michael Vick and Norfolk State University on Thursday night in the first-ever HBCU Battle of the Legends.
Pierre Robert's colleagues at WMMR say they lost a music expert who made everyone feel loved.
Morgan Wallen announced he will finish his 2026 "Still The Problem" tour at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
From Friday through Sunday, Philly has an action-packed lineup of events just waiting for you to attend. Here's what you'll want to check out this weekend.
The legendary rockers will play on July 7, 9, 12 and 14 in New York City -- before heading to Edinburgh, Scotland; Dublin and London.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Video shows a propane tank explosion in Bear, Delaware, that damaged several nearby buildings and homes, officials said. Ryan Hughes reports.
Milder, pleasant weather returns Sunday before a few showers early next week. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Nine members of the Pagans Outlaw Motorcycle Gang were arrested in connection to a shooting with a rival motorcycle gang at a Montgomery County Wawa.
Police in Bucks County said a sedan with four teenagers inside turned sideways before a crash with an SUV that killed three teens and left a fourth fighting for their life in a Philadelphia hospital.
It felt like October was in a hurry to leave with the gusty winds across the region Friday afternoon where many places experienced gusts between 40-50 mph. It'll be a little breezy again Saturday, but winds will be much less with gusts only between 20-25 mph. Otherwise, conditions will be ideal for early November with plenty of sunshine and high temperatures around 60 degrees.