As of October 16, 2025, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is suspended due to the ongoing government shutdown. SNAP is a federal program that provides food benefits to low-income families. The suspension means the program is currently unavailable.
To assist affected residents, library staff have created a list of local and county resources. Local options include the Sewickley Community Center Food Pantry, which serves certain zip codes twice a month. The Sewickley YMCA Mini Pantries offer non-perishable food and personal care items in several communities. Other local support includes the Quaker Valley Food to Families program, Center for Hope Ambridge, and the Leetsdale Food Pantry…