Food Access and SNAP Information
What You Need to Know About SNAP Benefits During the Shutdown
For immediate needs during the shutdown, Pennsylvanians can use PA Navigate pa-navigate.org/ to help find food and other resources. Local help is also available by calling 211 or visiting www.pa211.org. Pennsylvanians can also visit www.feedingpa.org to find local food banks and other food assistance programs.
Despite the ongoing shutdown, SNAP recipients with unspent funds on their EBT cards will still be able to use these funds. SNAP benefits do not expire at the end of each month and are able to be spent for a calendar year. DHS strongly encourages SNAP recipients to keep their card locked with the ConnectEBT app or website to protect their benefits when the card is not in use.
Resources Documents to Keep SNAP Benefits
Forms below can be downloaded and completetd on your own or GACM can assist in filling them out
SNAP Exemption Questionnaire
SNAP Medical Exemption
Community Service Volunteer verification
Take What You Need - Leave What You Can
Local Community Fridges
Mt. Airy Community Fridge - 6900 Stenton Ave
Germantown Fridge - 19 W. Armat St., 20 E High Street, and 82 Church Lane
East Falls Community Fridge - 3507 Midvale Ave
Additional SNAP Resources
Important Info to Know!
Individuals who are not yet receiving SNAP benefits may continue to apply for SNAP benefits.
Individuals who are currently receiving SNAP benefits are still responsible for completing renewals and reporting any changes of income, contact information, or changes to people living in the home during the shutdown.
Due to changes mandated by the federal government that will also take effect November 1, individuals who are currently receiving SNAP benefits should report their work, schooling, or volunteer participation to DHS, as well as whether they pay heating, cooling, or other utility expenses.
