For students who rely on SNAP, school food pantries offer some relief

By Jillian Forstadt

Published November 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM HST

A school in Pittsburgh has set up a food pantry for students and their families whose SNAP benefits have been cut or delayed because of the government shutdown.

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