Philabundance

Nearly 2 million Pennsylvanians rely on SNAP to put food on the table. But outdated technology leaves recipients uniquely vulnerable to benefits theft, called “SNAP skimming.”

Right now, Pennsylvania state legislators have an opportunity to prevent stolen SNAP benefits by passing HB 2540. This bill would require transition to secure, chip-enabled SNAP EBT cards — similar to what credit and debit cards have.

Help protect SNAP recipients from benefits theft: Tell your state senators to support HB 2540. Take action today: https://secure.everyaction.com/LnypeZzSTUe36kymLf8N0Q2?source=

Last week, Philabundance, joined by CEO of Feeding America Denis McDonough and GIANT, kicked off the Summer Lunchbox program with a press conference at Philabundance Community Kitchen!

Now in its fourth year, the Summer Lunchbox program alleviates summer hunger for children while school is closed. With GIANT’s support, Philabundance is providing 40,000 handmade lunch meals, 15,000 frozen breakfasts, and 20,000 hearty, shelf-stable breakfast kits to more than 25 youth-serving distribution sites through August 21.

Philabundance Community Kitchen (PCK)’s 16 weeks of free culinary training offers education, both in and out of the kitchen, to adults who qualify for public benefits.

PCK’s next in-person open house will be held tomorrow, June 16, at 10 a.m.

Attendance at one open house is required to apply. PCK’s program also fulfills SNAP work requirements.

Visit www.philabundance.org/pck/ to learn more.