June 27, 2025 - Lemoyne, PA
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding stood with Karns Foods CEO Scott Karns, Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association Communications Director John Zimmerman, and local farmers to call out the critical role Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits play in supporting Pennsylvania farms, grocery industry jobs, and families. Speakers echoed concerns about how proposed federal cuts to SNAP funding will hurt their farm and their neighbors if Congress follows through on the current version of H.R. 1. Governor Josh Shapiro has made it clear that Pennsylvania cannot replace the billions that would be lost if Congress eliminates these funds."Radical reductions in SNAP would hurt not only the two million people who receive benefits and may be temporarily struggling, but would also hurt the Pennsylvania farm families, and families of those in 12,000 grocery industry jobs across the state supported by SNAP spending," Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding said. "The Shapiro Administration is doing our part, investing to see that no family goes hungry in Pennsylvania. We are calling on Congress to keep its promises and remember their commitments to Pennsylvania farmers, families, and businesses."Speakers in Order:Scott Karns - Chairman of the Board, Karns Quality FoodJohn Zimmerman - Communications Director, PFMAState Representative Nate DavidsonRussell Redding - Secretary, PA Dept. of Agriculture
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