Pittsburgh-area residents, food banks bracing for loss of SNAP benefits

The government shutdown is continuing to impact families in the Pittsburgh region. SNAP recipients will not get the benefits slated to be doled out next month.

According to the state Department of Human Services, Fayette County has the second-highest percentage of residents getting SNAP benefits in the state. Greene County is sixth-highest on that list.

One organization in McCandless, North Hills Community Outreach, acknowledged the demand they’re expecting in the weeks ahead…

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