Pennsylvania SB1080 allocates $62 million from the Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund to address food insecurity and support senior citizens.

Pennsylvania SB1080 amends the Fiscal Code to transfer $62 million from the Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund by November 1, 2025. The funds will be distributed to the Department of Agriculture for grants to food banks, ensuring they have resources to meet the needs of Pennsylvania families affected by the loss of Federal SNAP benefits. Additionally, $10 million will go to the Department of Human Services for grants to organizations assisting senior citizens with hunger, food insecurity, and isolation.

Pennsylvania SB1080 allocates $62 million from the Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund to address food insecurity and support senior citizens.

Pennsylvania SB1080 amends the Fiscal Code to transfer $62 million from the Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund by November 1, 2025. The funds will be distributed to the Department of Agriculture for grants to food banks, ensuring they have resources to meet the needs of Pennsylvania families affected by the loss of Federal SNAP benefits. Additionally, $10 million will go to the Department of Human Services for grants to organizations assisting senior citizens with hunger, food insecurity, and isolation.