Income Inequality

The food assistance payments had previously been frozen by the Trump administration amid the federal government shutdown.

Residents in need are selected at random to get free rides on SEPTA. Some advocates say those with the greatest need should get priority.

The hearing came two days before the U.S. Department of Agriculture planned to freeze payments to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Democrats have repeatedly voted against reopening the government as they demand that Republicans negotiate with them to extend expiring health care subsidies.

Gov. Josh Shapiro joins Democrats’ lawsuit for emergency SNAP funds amid government shutdown.

Most SNAP participants are families with children, more than 1 in 3 include older adults or someone with a disability, and 2 in 5 are households where someone is employed.

The bill builds on an existing state rebate program. It’s designed to help tenants living on fixed incomes.

The program provides $1,000 a month for 18 months to families with low incomes who live in Cobbs Creek, Strawberry Mansion and Nicetown-Tioga.

Through Spotfund, donors can donate to food pantries that serve students at the state’s 18 community colleges.

A long-simmering battle between Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and the White House over the state’s food-stamp program is set to come to a head by the end of this week.

Atlantic City food pantries brace for SNAP cuts, as one of N.J.’s worst food deserts faces rising hunger and limited grocery options.

A new study shows the PHLHousing+ program is reducing evictions and homelessness among participating families. It’s unclear if the pilot will become permanent.

Local volunteers gather at the Cure Arena for the second annual meal packaging event.

The lawsuit was filed by local attorney George Bochetto, who previously fought the removal of the Christopher Columbus statue in Marconi Plaza.

The two-term progressive district attorney said it was “no surprise” that the president was targeting the policy, given Trump’s ability to post bail during his felony trial.