Philadelphia Unemployment Project

11/14/2025

https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/pennsylvania-snap-benefits-government-reopens/?intcid=CNR-01-0623

PUP member Brian: "Just being able to know that I have money for food stamps so I can eat while I'm out job searching or what have you, really, it really helps me a lot knowing that I have that versus if the soup kitchens would dry up, I have nothing to eat."

The government shutdown is over​, but many people in Pennsylvania​ are still waiting for their food assistance benefits.

11/13/2025

https://www.inquirer.com/politics/nation/snap-rally-reading-terminal-market-20251112.html

Organized by the Philadelphia Unemployment Project, clergy members, SNAP recipients, and supporters gathered for a rally at Reading Terminal Market.

11/13/2025

SNAP recipients call on Trump admin to restore food benefits immediately as clergy fast in solidarity

11/12/2025

Rallying for full funding of SNAP benefits!

11/12/2025

Today we rallied outside Reading Terminal to demand that Trump fund SNAP now. Millions of Americans have gone weeks without their food benefits. It's time to stop taking food from children and families!

11/10/2025

50 YEARS of ORGANIZING SINCE 1975

While PUP organizes opposition to the cut backs on SNAP, we wanted to let everyone know that this year marks 50 YEARS of organizing and serving the unemployed and low income people of our area.
Thanks to all who have participated and supported our work!

May 2, 2022July 24, 2024 admin ARE YOUR UNEMPLOYMENT PAYMENTS DELAYED? Fill out this form Unemployment We will forward the information you sent us to the PA Department of Labor & Industry for them to look into your case. We will contact… Read More

11/10/2025

50 YEARS of ORGANIZING SINCE 1975

While PUP organizes opposition to the Trump Administration’s attack on SNAP, we wanted to let everyone know that this year marks 50 YEARS of organizing and serving the unemployed and low income people of our area.

Thanks to all who have participated and supported our work!

May 2, 2022July 24, 2024 admin ARE YOUR UNEMPLOYMENT PAYMENTS DELAYED? Fill out this form Unemployment We will forward the information you sent us to the PA Department of Labor & Industry for them to look into your case. We will contact… Read More

11/03/2025

Because of recent court developments, we've postponed this Thursday's action at Sen. McCormick's office.

https://www.npr.org/2025/11/03/nx-s1-5596121/snap-food-benefits-trump-government-shutdown

The Trump admin has said they'll use emergency funds for SNAP, but they will only cover half of benefits. We will keep pushing for full funding! Stay tuned for updates!

About 1 in 8 U.S. residents get an average of $187 a month per person in the food assistance known as SNAP. For the first time, the Trump administration stopped the payments due at the beginning of the month.

10/22/2025

https://www.phillyvoice.com/snap-benefits-government-shutdown-philadelphia-food-banks/

If the federal government shutdown continues into November, nearly 500,000 city residents will lose their monthly SNAP benefits until it ends.