November SNAP Benefit Pause: What It Means for Our Region
What’s Happening
Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits for November 2025 are temporarily paused in Pennsylvania until federal funding is restored. That means thousands of households across the Pittsburgh region who rely on SNAP for groceries may experience a gap in food access this month.
The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank notes that once federal funds resume, benefits may still take up to 10 days to be reissued — increasing pressure on local food support networks.
What this means:
If you receive SNAP, plan ahead and connect with food banks and meal programs.
If you serve residents in need, share information widely and connect clients to support networks.
If you want to help, this is a key time to volunteer, donate, or organize with local aid efforts.
How to Get or Give Support
Ways to Help
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Volunteer or donate through the Food Bank’s network
Volunteer to pick up and deliver rescued food in your area, donate food or money.
Support neighbor-to-neighbor aid efforts by donating to a direct assistance fund.
North Hills Community Outreach (NHCO)
Donate non-perishables from their needs list or volunteer with pantry shifts.
Brashear Association Food Pantry
Volunteer and support neighborhood pantries with food drives or funds.
Find Food
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Offers pantry locators, distributions, on-site pantry and SNAP outreach.
Connects surplus fresh food to people in need through volunteer “rescues.”
Connects you with grassroots food distribution efforts and resources to access them.
North Hills Community Outreach (NHCO)
Food pantries in Allison Park, Millvale, and Avalon.
Brashear Association Food Pantry
Serves residents in 15203, 15210, 15211, and 15227 ZIP codes.
Quick Links
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Stay up to date on the temporary pause in SNAP benefits in Pennsylvania and what it means for households.
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Connect with grassroots networks that provide neighbor-to-neighbor support, including food delivery, supply drives, and other essential resources. Find local food pantries, mobile distributions, and other programs to help individuals and families access groceries during the SNAP pause.
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Help address increased food needs by donating funds, organizing food drives, or volunteering with local food rescue initiatives.
Help Us Keep This Resource List Complete
We know there are many more food programs, mutual aid networks, and volunteer opportunities in the Pittsburgh region than we could include here. If you know of a resource that isn’t listed, please let us know!
You can submit new resources through the form below. Your contribution helps keep our community informed and ensures support reaches everyone who needs it.
Together, we can make sure no one goes hungry while SNAP benefits are paused.