Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly Food Stamps) and Other Food Programs
Legal Information
Information and resources about the Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program in Pennsylvania.
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Food Stamp/SNAP Benefits
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the name for the Food Stamp program. This brochure from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network explains how the program works to provide food to qualified families in need.
Food Stamp/SNAP Benefits
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the name for the Food Stamp program. This brochure from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network explains how the program works to provide food to qualified families in need.
Food Stamps Help Working Families (Audio-MP3)
6/2/2008 - Northwestern Legal Services provides an overview of Food Stamp benefits and how they can help low-income and working families, what types of items they can be used to purchase, eligibility information, and how the food stamp transactions are processed in Pennsylvania. Audio recording with written transcript.
A Guide to Public Benefits
The Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network provides this guide to some programs that are funded by the government to provide help to individuals and families during times of need.
Impact of Criminal Record on Public Benefits in Pennsylvania
Chart from Community Legal Services of Philadelphia outlining the effect on the eligibility for public benefits for people with criminal records.
Legal Help for LGBTQ+ Individuals
Community Legal Services (CLS) provides free legal assistance in civil matters for low-income residents of Philadelphia. We are strong advocates for our clients, including LGBTQ+ individuals, when they face the threat of losing their homes, incomes, health care, and even their families. We work on many legal issues including eviction, mortgage foreclosure, criminal record expungements, Medicaid, Food Stamps, and other public benefits, SSI, employment, utilities, and housing problems for people who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault.
Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT)
The Department of Human Services has launched of live hotline to assist families with the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) program. Pennsylvanians who have not received their child’s P-EBT benefits or have an issue with P-EBT can dial 1-877-343-0179, Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM.