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Pennsylvania
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on August 13, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Pennsylvania, we recommend that you visit Responding to COVID-19 in Pennsylvania, the United Way's COVID-19 Resources or the Pennsylvania Chamber's Business Resources for Coronavirus.
Food-Related Relief Programs
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Pennsylvania Commodity Supplemental Food Program for Seniors
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania operates a Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), which provides low-income seniors with monthly packages of nutritious food. Food supplies are purchased by the United States Department of Agriculture, which … » more information -
Pennsylvania Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program
Pennsylvania’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides cash assistance to: … » more information -
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
TEFAP is a federal program that provides emergency food and nutrition assistance to low-income individuals and households at no cost. The program is administered in Pennsylvania through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, which distributes … » more information -
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits low-income residents of Pennsylvania by providing them with financial assistance that they can use to buy food at grocery stores and supermarkets. SNAP is a federal program that is … » more information -
City of Philadelphia: Free Food Distribution Sites
The City of Philadelphia has partnered with outside organizations Share Food Program and Philabundance to provide free food to city residents. The program allows residents to pick up food (up to one box per household) at any of forty location … » more information -
City of Philadelphia: Grab-and-Go Meals Program
The School District of Philadelphia, several charter schools, and the Philadelphia Housing Authority are working with the City’s Office of Children and Families to provide free grab-and-go meals for students throughout Philadelphia. The program … » more information -
City of Pittsburgh: Grab-and-Go Meal Distribution to Schoolchildren
Pittsburgh Public Schools has partnered with outside organizations to provide free grab-and-go meals to students across the city. Meals are available for pickup from more than thirty participating locations on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays from 11 … » more information -
City of Pittsburgh: Meal Distribution to Registered Seniors
This program offers takeout meals to seniors in Pittsburgh who are registered for the Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging meal service program. The program has been providing meals in a congregate setting to registered seniors since before the … » more information -
Feeding America
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Feeding America network of food banks has added mobile pantry stops and is implementing drive-through food pickup and delivery options. Feeding America has also established the COVID-19 Response Fund to help … » more information -
Mon Ami
Mon Ami is a non-profit organization that matches seniors with local volunteers who visit them weekly. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Mon Ami is offering seniors nationwide social visits by phone or video. Additionally, Mon Ami is providing … » more information -
Restaurant Workers Relief Program
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Lee Initiative has established the Restaurant Workers Relief Program, through which it is operating grab-and-go food sites in cities throughout the United States for restaurant employees that were either … » more information -
Bucks County Opportunity Council
During the COVID-19 outbreak, the Bucks County Opportunity Council is operating three drive-thru food distribution sites through its Fresh Connect program. The Council is also offering emergency food box delivery, as well as a list of food … » more information -
Commission on Economic Opportunity Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank
During the COVID-19 outbreak, the Commission on Economic Opportunity is operating three drive-thru food pantries as well as a food pantry locator. » more information -
Feeding Pennsylvania
During the COVID-19 outbreak, Feeding Pennsylvania and its nine member food banks are continuing to serve individuals in all 67 counties of Pennsylvania. Feeding Pennsylvania is also operating an interactive locator map listing its member food banks … » more information -
Philabundance
During the COVID-19 outbreak, Philabundance is continuing to distribute food to 350 social service agencies that provide food to the Philadelphia community. Philabundance is also operating an interactive map that allows individuals to locate local … » more information -
The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
During the COVID-19 outbreak, The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is operating interactive maps of food pantries and grab-and-go meal sites. The Food Bank is also maintaining a list of upcoming drive-thru food distributions in the Pittsburgh … » more information -
Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank
During the COVID-19 outbreak, Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank is operating a help line for individuals seeking local food assistance programs. Individuals may call the help line to be directed to one of Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank’s 320 … » more information -
Fayette County Community Action Food Bank
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Fayette County Community Action Food Bank is operating drive-thru food distribution sites for anyone in need of food assistance. » more information
Health-Related Relief Programs
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Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority
This section of the CARES Act addresses proper procedures to be used by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority in implementing countermeasure research, development and procurement with respect to biodefense and infectious … » more information -
CARES Act Provisions for Seniors and Healthy Start
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) includes provisions addressing senior assistance programs and Healthy Start. » more information -
CARES Act: Coverage of Testing and Preventative Services
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) mandates that private health insurers cover certain testing and preventative services for COVID-19 without prior authorization and at no cost. » more information -
CARES Act: Support for Healthcare Providers
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) appropriates funds to detect, prevent, diagnose, and treat coronavirus, and provides additional funding for telehealth: … » more information -
Defense Health Program
This program appropriates $82 million in additional funding to the Department of Defense to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic tests and related services for beneficiaries of military TRICARE health plans, as described in Division F, Section … » more information -
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Health Provisions
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides no-cost COVID-19 testing for participants in private health insurance plans and beneficiaries of federal health insurance programs, and expanded Medicaid benefits. » more information -
Indian Health Services
This program provides funding to the Indian Health Service to cover the cost of COVID-19 testing. Specifically, the program appropriates $64 million in new funding to the Indian Health Service to be used to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic … » more information
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