It is the second foray by Ms. Garrity into using her office's financial clout to step in when other functions of government are coming up short.

As it appears SNAP benefits will run out due to the federal government, some Lancaster County businesses are looking to help. Papa’s Pizza at 454 West

More than 20 states are suing the Trump administration with the claim that the federal government has $5 billion in a contingency fund for payments.

As October turns to November, neither the federal nor state government has been able to come to a budget agreement with vital operations and human services hanging in the balance. Perhaps the most impactful and widespread consequence of the shutdown is set to go into effect Saturday,

Meals on Wheels and the state's Department of Agriculture would also receive money under the proposed hunger relief program.

If there's no end to the shutdown, November SNAP benefits will not be paid on Saturday, putting a lot more pressure on organizations that provide food.

Some SNAP users have been getting calls saying that their benefits are on hold until they can verify their eligibility. The

Bucks County residents are set to lose SNAP benefits, formerly called "food stamps," Nov. 1 amid a federal shutdown and Pennsylvania budget impasse.