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This week, Mary Gay has been sounding the alarm about a crisis that is hitting nearly 2 million Pennsylvanians: a lapse in SNAP benefits caused by GOP dysfunction in Congress.

Trump’s administration is only promising to pay half of SNAP benefits for November, leaving families scrambling for what to do next. And it took a judge FORCING him to do the right thing before he was willing to feed hungry Americans.

With no federal solution in sight, Governor Shapiro declared an emergency to unlock state funds for food banks. Mary Gay made sure people knew what was happening — and called this shutdown and lack of federal clarity around SNAP funds what it is: unnecessary cruelty.

📣 Catch up on some recent coverage on recent events here:
 

Josh Shapiro declares an emergency to free up millions for food banks in Pennsylvania as SNAP benefits are poised to lapse. We’re grateful for his leadership to keep Pennsylvanians fed.

Gov. Josh Shapiro frees up millions for Pennsylvania food banks with SNAP benefits set to lapse.

“That also allows us to cut through the red tape and get funds to food banks as quickly as possible.”

—  Josh Shapiro
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Restaurants and grocery shops in the Philadelphia region stepped up to offer free food to SNAP‑enrolled customers amid the SNAP pause caused by the federal shutdown. In Philly, folks know we get farther when we go together. If you see your favorite restaurant here, make sure to order from them or send their menu to a friend or family member in need.

These Philly-area restaurants and grocers are giving out free food during the SNAP pause.

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Mary Gay Scanlon posts on social media, warning that nearly 2 million Pennsylvanians may lose federal food assistance due to the shutdown‑driven SNAP pause. Be sure to follow Mary Gay to stay up-to-date with all of her reactions to the dysfunction in Congress.

Tweet from Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon: This White House's unnecessary cruelty would result in almost 2 million Pennsylvanians losing federal food assistance.

This White House's unnecessary cruelty would result in almost 2 million Pennsylvanians losing federal food assistance.

— Mary Gay
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As Congress failed to act, Governor Josh Shapiro declared an emergency to keep Pennsylvania families fed — warning that nearly two million residents could lose SNAP benefits within days. The declaration underscores what Mary Gay has been warning about: federal gridlock is putting food access and basic stability at risk across the Commonwealth.

Shapiro declares emergency to help fund food programs with SNAP benefis poised to halt.

“Nearly two million Pennsylvanians rely on SNAP every month — and they shouldn’t have to wonder where their next meal will come from because of the dysfunction in Washington.”

— Josh Shapiro
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We know what’s at stake — and we know this won’t be the last time Republican chaos hurts real people. That’s why Mary Gay is fighting, and it’s why we need to keep building a strong, prepared grassroots campaign behind her.

Thanks for being part of this work.

— Luke

P.S. We want to keep hearing from you — click here to let us know how this government shutdown has affected you.

 

 
 

Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon is a life-long advocate for children and families. In November 2018, she was sworn into Congress following a special election victory – the first woman of the new wave of representation to be sworn in. 

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