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SNAP Benefits Update

Full November SNAP payments in Pennsylvania resumed on Friday, November 7. Recipients who missed an expected payment in the first 6 days of the month should have their benefits loaded on their EBT cards by Saturday morning. The rest of November SNAP payments will continue on schedule, unless the federal courts grant the Trump administration’s appeal to stop the flow of SNAP payments. If you need help finding food, please click the button below to search for food in your area. If you need help finding food, please click the button below to search for food in your area.

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Find My Ride Education helps Pennsylvanians explore transportation options and assistance programs that make travel more accessible and affordable. Learn about available services and how to get started.

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2025 Federal Shutdown
A government shutdown, whether partial or full, impacts a variety of services and programs. It forces hundreds of thousands of federal workers to be furloughed and impact national parks, nutrition assistance programs, housing assistance, some Social Security and Medicaid benefits, veteran claims, and other services that people rely on. PA 211 is here to help those impacted.
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2025 SNAP Changes
As of September 1, 2025, federal changes to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, “Food Stamps”) benefits are in effect. Most adults on SNAP are now required to either work at least 20 hours per week OR qualify for an exemption. Read more to figure out what this means for you.
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Fall Resources
Get help with basic needs, holiday meals, and recreational resources this Fall season! To find resources in your area, click a link below and enter your zip code. Please contact individual agencies to check on program availability.
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Digital Navigation
Get help accessing and using technology. Connect with services, programs, and organizations that offer FREE assistance to: Get low-cost internet, get free or low-cost devices (like computers or tablets) Get support navigating and accessing the web, troubleshoot internet connectivity issues, use online programs or apps, and find digital skills classes, adult education programs, or workforce programs
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Philadelphia Violence Prevention Resources
Safety is a basic need. PA211 is free and confidential and can help you access resources and connect with violence prevention services and programs in Philadelphia.
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“The Resource Navigator was kind, helpful, and calming.”
Wendy recently moved from Florida to Erie, Pennsylvania. When Erie was hit by a record-breaking snowstorm just after Thanksgiving in 2024, she called 211 for help. Wendy says the Resource Navigators who took her call were “kind, helpful, and calming.” By the end of the call, Wendy was actually laughing. The Resource Navigator helped to...
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Veterans Leadership Program
This month’s featured agency is Veterans Leadership Program. The mission of the Veterans Leadership Program is to empower veterans to navigate the transitions of life, so that every veteran of the United States Military reach their fullest potential as citizens of the Nation they have so proudly served. The Veterans Leadership Program has been serving...
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