Pennsylvania’s months-long budget delay and the depletion of SNAP benefits amid a federal shutdown collided last week as lawmakers scrambled to find solutions to help those who will feel an immediate impact.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has declared a disaster emergency amid the looming SNAP benefits crisis. Shapiro is directing $5 million to Feeding Pennsylvania immediately to help distribute through its network of food banks across the state.

On top of the $5 million in emergency funds, another $1 million and counting has been pledged from private donors.

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.

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

SNAP benefits won't be issued Nov. 1 due to the shutdown. How many people in Pennsylvania get benefits? It might shock you. Here's the breakdown.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WPVI) -- Governor Josh Shapiro is taking emergency action as nearly two million Pennsylvanians worry about how they'll afford groceries in the coming days. The governor confirmed that SNAP benefit recipients will not receive money on their cards on November 1.

Ryan Mackenzie, are hosting a food drive in Lehigh County Saturday, as thousands of families in the region face hunger due to the suspension of SNAP food stamp benefits. Mackenzie and Pennsylvania state representatives Ann Flood,