These funds have been used to purchase more than 7.9 million pounds of food, which will be delivered between June and December 2021.

In a statement, Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services applauded the settlement and said it is working “quickly” to issue the benefits.

Easing hunger during the pandemic and rebuilding the rural economy will be among the USDA's first tasks.

Enrollment for SNAP statewide has increased by 105,624 people since February, for a total enrollment of about 1,843,083 in August, a 6% incr

The flexibilities allow summer meal program operators to continue serving free meals to all children into the fall months.