Nov 7, 2025 - News
Quote du jour: Shouldering the SNAP shortfall
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"This is probably one of the more rewarding ways to feel exhausted by your job and the current state of our nation. There are so many people who are coming out to help and recognize this moment."
– Michael Davis, kitchen manager at 412 Food Rescue's Good Food Project
The federal government's pause on SNAP benefits is putting local organizations like 412 Food Rescue into overdrive.
Context: Southwestern Pennsylvanians are struggling to afford food, and nonprofits are racing to meet the unprecedented surge in demand.
- 412 Food Rescue makes meals at its Good Food Project kitchen in Millvale while bagging up non-perishable donations to distribute to nonprofits and housing agencies in the region.
The bottom line: It's still not clear when SNAP payments will reach families.
What's next: Visit 412foodrescue.org to donate or find ways to volunteer.