HARRISBURG — State Treasurer Stacy Garrity on Wednesday proposed making a loan to the state Department of Human Services using the Short-Term Investment Pool overseen by her office so DHS can cover the cost of federal food stamp benefits that are expected to lapse this weekend because of a stoppage in federal funding.

The move would essentially be a loan made at roughly 4.5% interest and carried out via an agreement between Treasury and DHS, Ms. Garrity told reporters. She said she sought the cooperation of Gov. Josh Shapiro in covering the cost of federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits via a letter sent to the governor Wednesday morning.

“This solution offers a way to give vulnerable Pennsylvanians who rely on SNAP peace of mind that their families will not go hungry

See Full Page