PA pushes to get residents SNAP benefits

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said residents who receive SNAP benefits should start seeing money in their accounts soon. Cuts to the funds have ripple effects on the local economy.

The Brief

About 475,000 people in Philadelphia rely on SNAP benefits.

SNAP cuts also impact local grocery stores and the economy.

Hundreds of people lined up for a food giveaway in Grays Ferry on Friday.

A pause in SNAP benefits also has an impact on the local economy, affecting grocery stores and families alike.

SNAP's impact on local grocery stores

What we know:

In Philadelphia , around 475,000 people depend on SNAP, translating to over $90 million in spending each month. This money typically flows through local grocery stores and the economy.

Jon Roesser

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