On Friday, Governor Josh Shapiro spoke about the availability of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for Pennsylvanians following the commonwealth's court victory, directing the Trump Administration to fully fund SNAP payments for November.

During the press conference, Shapiro discussed how Pennsylvania Secretary of Human Services (DHS) Dr. Val Arkoosh's swiftness was what was needed to quickly get the funds flowing to those who receive SNAP benefits. He went on to state that he and his team plan for all Pennsylvania SNAP recipients expecting benefits to have the money on their cards according to their individual expected schedules starting Saturday. 

"These benefits are a lifeline for people," Shapiro said.
Shapiro also talked about how he personally saw lines that spanned many blocks around buildings of Pennsylvanians waiting to receive food at a local pop-up food drive after the federal funding freeze.

"I am sorry the federal government has quite literally taken food out of your children's mouths," Shapiro said.

The Associated Press reported that President Trump’s administration has asked a federal appeals court to block a judge’s order that it distribute November’s full monthly SNAP food benefits amid a U.S. government shutdown, even as at least some states said they were moving quickly to get the money to people.

"Here in Pennsylvania, we did something about it," he said. "Donating money, donating time, donating canned goods, and putting ourselves into a position to love thy neighbor."

Shapiro spoke about Commonwealth farmers being able to produce enough food for more than every Pennsylvanian, but they are unable to get food to all of those in need because of the roadblocks put up by the federal government.

While Shapiro stated that they expect around $100 million toward SNAP funding, he said that the DHS will have a more concise number on Tuesday.

The speaking event took place at Share Food in Philadelphia.