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Resources and Support

Due to President Trump and Washington Republican’s aggressive agenda of redistributing wealth from working families to the richest people in the nation, families may need additional assistance, or may need to meet new work requirements will be imposed on SNAP recipients to continue their eligibility to receive assistance. Many SNAP recipients may now be required to prove that you have worked for at least 20 hours per week in order to continue receiving SNAP benefits. For more information about changes in eligibility, or to contact the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, please visit their website.

Senator Costa Provides an Update on SNAP on November 7, 2025

Let me be clear: PA Senate Democrats have fought against the Trump administration’s draconian rules tooth and nail, and our fight is far from over. We are deeply disappointed that Republicans in Washington turned their backs on us and passed the largest cut to food programming in American history. Nearly two million Pennsylvanians rely on SNAP to put food on the table and make ends meet. Whether you need support weathering the impacts of Trump’s agenda, or whether you are looking to give back and support your community in this trying time, this webpage has organizations and resources for you.

As we continue to do what we can legislatively, we will be available to help answer your questions and connect you to resources wherever we can. Below, you can find a list of some Allegheny County organizations currently accepting volunteers and offering help. We will update this page periodically with new opportunities.

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services has launched Human Services Helpers, a Substack that will cover updates on DHS programs, news from the agency, and how organizations and partners can help their communities. Specifically, as DHS implements changes required by the federal government under HR1, Human Services Helpers will share resources and tips to help Pennsylvanians affected by these changes understand what is happening and what they must do to keep their benefits. News on the federal government shutdown and its impact on programs like SNAP and LIHEAP will also be shared through this platform.

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Have an organization to add to our list? Email our team at Costa@PASenate.com

Headquartered or Locations in SD43

Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh
Allegheny Land Trust
Free Store Wilkinsburg
The Children’s Institute
Hilltop Alliance
Friends of the Riverfront
Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse
The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family Center
Homewood Children’s Village
Southside Community Council
Upstream Pittsburgh
One Day to Remember
Girls on the Run
Community Kitchen
Goodwill of Southwestern PA
AgeWell Pittsburgh
Riverview Community Action Corporation
Penn Hills Community Development Corporation
Family House
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy

Headquartered Outside of District but Serve the Area

Literacy Pittsburgh
Auberle
412 Food Rescue
Homeless Children’s Education Fund
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Casa San Jose
American Red Cross, Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter
Reading Ready Pittsburgh