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PA declares emergency, allocates $5M to food banks after federal SNAP halt affects 2M.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro declared a state disaster emergency and allocated $5 million in emergency funds to food banks after the federal government halted SNAP benefits due to a shutdown, affecting nearly 2 million residents.
The funds, drawn from existing state resources, will help maintain food distribution while two federal judges ordered the Trump administration to use contingency funds to restore benefits.
A private fundraising campaign raised over $1 million.
Shapiro rejected a Republican proposal for a $366 million state loan, citing risks of non-reimbursement.
The situation highlights growing food insecurity, especially in low-income communities, as the state seeks to bridge the gap until federal aid resumes.
PA declara emergencia, asigna $5 millones a los bancos de alimentos después de que el paro federal de SNAP afecte a 2 millones.