March 13, 2026 - Philadelphia, PA
Shapiro Administrationleaders will announce a new certification program that will help SNAP recipients meet new work and reporting requirements for the program and keep their benefits by increasing the number of DHS education and training providers. Last year, President Trump signed into law a bill requiring most SNAP recipients to report at least 20 hours a week (or 80 hours total per month) of work, volunteering or education in order to maintain benefits. DHS Office of Income Maintenance Deputy Secretary Hoa Pham and Department of Labor & Industry Deputy Secretary for Workforce Development Patricia Blumenauer will visit the Community College of Philadelphia -- a DHS SNAP employment and training partner -- to share how this new certification will expand SNAP employment and training providers across Pennsylvania and connect SNAP recipients to vital education, job training, and employment opportunities. WHO: DHS Deputy Secretary for the Office of Income Maintenance Hoa Pham L&I Deputy Secretary for Workforce Development PatriciaBlumenauer Leadership from the Community College of Philadelphia WHEN: Friday, March 13, 2026: Tour: 10:30 a.m. Press Conference: 11:00 a.m. WHERE: Community College of Philadelphia Winnet Student Life Building, Coffeehouse, First Floor 1700 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19130 MEDIA RSVP: Press interested in attending must RSVP with the name of photographer/reporter to ra-pwdhspressoffice@pa.gov.
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