CSP of Bucks County

11/14/2025

Shapiro Administration Issues Full November 2025 SNAP Benefits less than 24 Hours following End of Federal Government Shutdown: https://bit.ly/4i3SiSj

As of this morning, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has finished issuing full November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit payments for all Pennsylvania SNAP recipients. DHS’ swift action ends the harm and disruption created by the federal government shutdown and the Trump Administration’s unwillingness to use United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) contingency and other available funding to continue food assistance through the shutdown.

DHS had been preparing for the end of the government shutdown and started to issue benefits to SNAP recipients as soon as it received guidance from USDA. On Thursday, November 13 alone, DHS issued more than $276 million in food assistance to individuals and families who normally would have already received this payment. These benefits were in addition to those DHS issued on Friday, November 7 before the Trump administration’s request to stop issuance of SNAP benefits was granted. Emergency SNAP will also be able to resume for approved applicants for the rest of November, and December benefits will be issued on schedule at the start of next month.

“DHS staff was working tirelessly during the shutdown to make sure we were ready to get benefits out to Pennsylvanians as soon as funding was authorized. Once the federal shutdown ended, the DHS staff mobilized immediately to get these essential benefits out to SNAP recipients whose food assistance was disrupted by inaction from federal leadership, and I am grateful to say that because of this quick work, all unpaid November SNAP payments should now be on cards ready to be spent on food and groceries,” said DHS Secretary Val Arkoosh. “As we return to normal processes, I want to again thank our charitable food network for their work over the last month. If you are able to support to our charitable food network as they stabilize and restock to continue their essential work, I encourage you to continue this support.”

11/14/2025

Such great news! Thank you Governor Sharpio for helping millions of Pennsylvania residents including the 46k in Bucks County that rely on SNAP.

11/11/2025

Confused about SNAP benefits, the Supreme Court pause, and the government reopening? Us too!

Here’s what we know ⬇️

📅 As of Friday, November 7, 2025, November SNAP benefits are being loaded onto EBT cards.
✅ This includes anyone whose application was processed on or after October 15.
💳 Benefits are being issued as quickly as possible for those who missed payments.
🕒 If your regular payment date is after November 7, your benefits should arrive as usual.

There’s a lot of info (and misinformation) floating around — stay informed!
👉 For the most up-to-date and accurate information, visit the Pennsylvania DHS website (https://www.dhs.pa.gov) and contact your Representatives and Senators.

11/10/2025

💜 Join us for our monthly CSP of Bucks County meetings!

✨ Central Bucks now meets at Lenape Valley Foundation (CR121)!

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🖥️ All County (Virtual) – 1st Thurs, 11:30–12:30
📍 Central Bucks – 2nd Mon, 11:30–1:30
📍 Lower Bucks – 2nd Wed, 12–2
📍 Upper Bucks – 2nd Thurs, 11:30–1:30

💻 All local meetings are hybrid — sign up for the mailing list to get the link!

11/04/2025

Thanks Philly Philly Cheesesteaks for your generosity!

At Philly Philly, we believe in taking care of our community 💚

We understand times are tough — that’s why we’ve stocked our fridge with FREE milk and eggs for anyone in need. 🥛🥚

No purchase necessary. No questions asked.
Just stop in, grab what you need, and know you’re not alone.

📍 Philly Philly Cheesesteaks – Perkasie, PA
💚 Better Wit Us. Always.

11/04/2025

Thank you Lee’s for your generosity!

In honor and memory of the founders of our brand,

Lee’s Hoagie House, Southampton would like to offer the following aid to members of the community who are not currently receiving their SNAP benefits.

Just stop into the store, 26 2nd Street Pike, present your SNAP card and receive your choice of a mini tuna, turkey or ham hoagie, fries and a fountain drink or chicken tenders, fries and a fountain drink.

We hope this small effort on our part will help as you navigate this difficult time.

11/04/2025

Thank you Karlton Cafe for your generosity!

****Update**** The response from our community has been incredible — thank you! So many have asked how to help, so we’ve created a GoFundMe to keep this effort going.

Every donation helps us continue providing free, nutritious meals to those experiencing food insecurity — and ensures our team can keep doing this work with love.

👉 https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-karlton-cafe-nourish-our-community?modal=share&source=fundraiser+sticky+footer

❤️ Please take a moment to read this important message from Karlton Cafe ❤️

🌿 A Message from Karlton Cafe 🌿

Times are tough for many right now, and we want to do our part. 💛

Starting this week, Karlton Cafe will be offering free meals to both kids and adults experiencing food insecurity.

If you have an active SNAP card, please place it along with a matching ID inside the checkbook at checkout —
no questions, no discussion, no judgment.

Everyone deserves a good meal and a little kindness. Let’s take care of one another, Quakertown.

All we ask is that those who can support us, do. Small businesses like ours — and many others — have been struggling for some time. Your support, kindness, and continued visits truly keep us going.

We’re all in this together. 💛

11/04/2025

10/31/2025

Thank you BCOC for your support during this difficult time! Please see the link below for the full list of food pantries in Bucks County from the BCOC website.

https://bcoc.org/food-pantries/

🚨 𝗦𝗡𝗔𝗣 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻, impacting 𝟰𝟲,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗕𝘂𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.

BCOC is acting now with $𝟳𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 to help stabilize families and support our pantries.

Here’s how you can help ⬇️

💲 Donate: https://bcoc.org/how-to-donate/
🥫 Host a food drive
🤝 Volunteer
📢 Contact your elected officials to urge action

Together, we can make sure no one in Bucks County goes hungry.

10/23/2025

Please check out this info below about scam texts from PA DHS.

🚨 SNAP clients are receiving calls from the numbers listed below saying that their benefits are on hold until they verify their eligibility and asking that they call and provide their PIN. This is a SCAM.

1-888-239-7710
1-888-272-8720
1-888-737-6551

DHS will never ask for personal information in an unsolicited text message, email, or phone call.

Please report any texts or calls about DHS benefits that seem suspicious by calling the DHS fraud tip line at 1-844-DHS-TIPS (1-844-347-8477).

10/23/2025

Check out the info below about LIHEAP funding.

Due to Federal Government Shutdown, Opening of the 2025-26 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Season Delayed to December: https://bit.ly/474wRMV

Due to the federal government shutdown, Pennsylvania must delay the opening of the 2025-26 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) season by one month, until December 3, 2025, because the Department of Human Services (DHS) has not yet received its federal allocation for 2025-2026 LIHEAP funds. Without action from the White House or the Republican-controlled Congress to reopen the federal government or release LIHEAP funding to states, DHS will be unable to open the LIHEAP season as previously scheduled on November 3, 2025.

LIHEAP is a federally funded program administered by DHS where benefits are distributed directly to a household’s utility company or home heating fuel provider on behalf of qualified Pennsylvanians who need help paying their home heating bills during winter months. On average, Pennsylvania receives more than $215 million every year for LIHEAP – in 2023, the Commonwealth received $216 million and in 2024, $229 million. Pennsylvania cannot backfill these costs.

“The LIHEAP Program helps more than 300,000 Pennsylvania families heat their homes during the colder months – and is especially critical for older adults and low-income families. Inaction from the Republican-controlled Congress now threatens access to this assistance,” said Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh. “I urge Congress and the White House to recognize the serious consequences that limiting heating assistance will have on the health and safety of people in Pennsylvania. Congress must come together for a solution that protects people most at risk.”

For immediate needs during the shutdown, Pennsylvanians can use PA Navigate at pa-navigate.org to help find resources. Local help is also available by calling 211 or visiting pa211.org.

10/21/2025

Most recent federal shutdown update from PA DHS. For more information- https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs
Click here to see all the food banks in Bucks County. https://bcoc.org/food-pantries/?fbclid=IwVERDUANkjIFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHp1S0b-3uzLLCa6R_-81a_1LlbuV8_Jensq5fYVq0jI_aU0pyeyEOYvOJ6IH_aem_GrE9ZnxlKmOyNNj22HUZSw