Dr. Carrie Rowe, Acting Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Education | Pennsylvania Department Of Education
The Pennsylvania Departments of Human Services and Agriculture, together with local charitable food organizations, will address the proposed federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This program plays a crucial role in assisting nearly two million residents of Pennsylvania in purchasing groceries and feeding their families.
SNAP is entirely funded by the federal government. It helps Pennsylvanians afford food, reduces healthcare costs within Medicaid, supports farmers and the agricultural economy, and alleviates pressure on the charitable food network. The program contributes approximately $365 million monthly to Pennsylvania's economy. Any potential changes or cuts to SNAP would reduce resources for those in need.
Key figures involved in this discussion include DHS Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, Central PA Food Bank President Shila Ulrich, Feeding PA CEO Julie Bancroft, and Senator Patty Kim. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank located at 3908 Corey Road in Harrisburg.
Media personnel interested in attending are required to RSVP with their photographer or reporter's name via email to ra-pwdhspressoffice@pa.gov.
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