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flag PA declares emergency, allocates $5M to food banks after federal SNAP halt affects 2M.

flag 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. flag 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. flag A private fundraising campaign raised over $1 million. flag Shapiro rejected a Republican proposal for a $366 million state loan, citing risks of non-reimbursement. flag The situation highlights growing food insecurity, especially in low-income communities, as the state seeks to bridge the gap until federal aid resumes.

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