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“Extra” SNAP Benefits are Ending – WIC Can Help – Community Action Partnership

Starting in March 2023, participants will no longer get “extra” SNAP benefits, also known as Emergency Allotments. During the pandemic, you should have gotten these “extra” benefits as a second payment loaded onto your EBT card toward the end of every month.

Participants will get their last “extra” payment in February 2023. After that, you will only get one SNAP payment on your EBT card each month. The amount should be the same as what you were getting for your first payment in February. This benefit amount is calculated based on household size, income, and certain deductions.

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What Should I Do?

This change will go into effect automatically. However, to make sure you get the highest benefit you are eligible for, please report any changes and submit any verifications you did not submit at the time of your application or last renewal to the PA Department of Human Services (DHS), including:

  • New Address
  • Loss of Employment, Fewer Work Hours, or Lower Pay Rate
  • Childcare Expenses Court-Ordered Child Support Paid
  • Rent, Mortgage, Property Taxes, Homeowners Insurance, Condo Association Fees
  • Out-of-Pocket Medical Expenses (for anyone 60+ or permanently disabled)

How Can I Report Changes or Submit These Verifications?

More Help

Need Help Applying or Renewing SNAP Benefits?

  • Call the SNAP Helpline at 1-877-999-5964

WIC Can Help!

The Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program (WIC) supports pregnant women, mothers and caregivers of infants and young children to keep themselves and their families healthy. WIC provides nutrition services, breastfeeding support, healthy foods, and referrals to health and social services.

WIC now offers a convenient EWIC card for your benefits so you can easily shop for what you need as you need it! In addition, WIC provides free health screenings and breastfeeding support at appointments in a timely manner to help our participants stay healthy and get you on your way! Some appointments can even be done over the phone (certain restrictions apply.) For more information, visit caplanc.org/WIC

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Exclusively Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding parents receive the largest package up to one year postpartum | Average Savings Up to $140/Month 

  • Cereal: 36 oz.
  • Beans: 4 cans
  • Milk: 6 gallons
  • Cheese: 1 lb
  • Juice: 3-48 oz bottles
  • Eggs: 2 dozen
  • Fruits & Veggies: $49.00
  • Peanut Butter: 18 oz.
  • Whole Grains: l6 oz.
  • Canned Fish: 30 oz.

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Formula Feeding Mom

Moms receive benefits up to 6 months postpartum | Average Savings Up To: $95/Month

  • Cereal: 36 oz.
  • Beans: 4 cans
  • Milk: 3 gallons
  • Juice: 2-48 oz bottles
  • Eggs: 1 dozen
  • Fruits & Veggies: $44.00

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Mostly Breastfeeding Mom

Moms receive benefits up to 1 year postpartum | Average Savings Up To: $115/Month 

  • Cereal: 36 oz.
  • Beans: 4 cans
  • Milk: 5 1/2 gallons
  • Cheese: 1 lb
  • Juice: 3-48 oz bottles
  • Eggs: 1 dozen
  • Fruits & Veggies: $44.00
  • Peanut Butter: 18 oz.
  • Whole Grains: l6 oz.

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Pregnant Women 

Receive benefits during pregnancy | Average Savings Up To: $95/Month 

  • Cereal: 36 oz.
  • Beans: 4 cans
  • Milk: 3 gallons
  • Juice: 2-48 oz bottles
  • Eggs: 1 dozen
  • Fruits & Veggies: $44.00

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Children Age 1-5 Years Old

Science-based food packages targeting growth and development | Average Savings up to: $85/Month

  • Cereal: 36 oz.
  • Beans: 4 cans OR Peanut Butter 18 oz.
  • Milk: 4 gallons
  • Juice: 2-64 oz bottles
  • Eggs: 1 dozen
  • Fruits & Veggies: $25.00
  • Whole Grains: l6 oz.
  • Fruits & Veggies: $25.00

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Infants

Infants receive baby foods for 6 months. Formula benefits depend on how much formula infant is receiving and type of formula given | Average Savings up to: $40 for 6 months 

  • Infant Cereal: 24 oz.
  • Fruits & Veggies: 32 – 4 oz. containers

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About Community Action Partnership

The Community Action Partnership is Lancaster County’s largest anti-poverty organization, helping income-constrained families move toward economic empowerment. CAP’s service profile interrupts generational poverty with programs that support families and individuals at every age and place in life, in the areas of education and child development, health and nutrition, household stability and safety and empowerment. For more information, visit www.caplanc.org.