October 29, 2025 - Harrisburg, PA

ADVISORY - Shapiro-Davis Administration Calls on Federal Government to Immediately Take Action and Fund SNAP, Ensure Nearly Two Million Pennsylvanians in Need Can Feed Their Families

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis is calling for immediate federal action to help the nearly two million Pennsylvanians who rely on vital food assistance through the federally-funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which the White House has halted for November because of the federal government shutdown.

One day after Governor Josh Shapiro took legal action against the Trump Administration for unlawfully suspending SNAP, the Lieutenant Governor visited the Central PA Food Bank alongside Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding and leadership from the Department of Human Services (DHS) to highlight the looming food crisis caused by Republicans in Washington, D.C.

"This is one of the most disgusting things I've ever seen as a public servant - the Trump Administration is deliberately causing pain to people in need, people who rely on food assistance to feed their families," said Davis. "There is absolutely no need to do this. There are contingency funds held in reserve for occasions just like this one. Instead, the Trump Administration is desperately trying to score political points and lying about what's at stake with the government shutdown."

"Here in Pennsylvania, I know our communities are strong, and our neighbors are generous. I want to encourage those Pennsylvanians who can to contribute to their local food bank or nonprofit organization, to help those who are in danger of going hungry."

Speaker List:
Shila Ulrich, CEO, Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
Lt. Governor Austin Davis
Hoa Pham, DHS Deputy Secretary, Income Maintenance Deputy Secretary
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding
Wes & Jackie Nell, Owners, Nell Produce
Tara Davis, Central Pennsyvlania Food Bank

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