SNAP and Food Resources during the Government Shutdown

SNAP (Food Assistance)

• What’s Happening? Because of the shutdown, the state will not be able to send out SNAP payments for the month of November.
• What Should I Do? The SNAP money you received in October will need to last through November. You are also responsible of completing any renewals or changes during this time, even if you're not getting payments.
• Work Requirement: The new work rules starting on November 1, 2025, are still in effect. 
• Your Current Balance: If you still have money on your EBT card, you can use it as you normally would.

Food Resources 

• If you or anybody in your family or community need food assistance, you can start your search here: 

  • Feeding Pennsylvania 

  • Second Harvest of Northwest PA

  • Second Harvest of Northeast PA 

  • 211 PA Food Pantries Map 

  • Share Food Philadelphia

  • Find Food Pittsburgh

  • Central PA Food Bank 

LIHEAP (Heating assistance)

• What’s Happening? The program opening has been delayed until December, but it has not been canceled. 

• What should I do? If you need immediate heating assistance, many utility providers offer payment plans or their own assistance programs. Reach out to your provider directly for options available to you. 

Please Note: The situation with the federal shutdown is fluid and subject to change. The following information is up to date, but may become outdated due to new developments. This resource page will be updated as new information is confirmed. For the most current assistance, individuals are encouraged to contact local community organizations directly.

This resource outlines known impacts on key benefit programs and lists potential sources of community support during this period of disruption.