Two Rivers, 30 Minutes for 10-24-2025
10-24-2025
Guests: Kelly Doyle of Mission AGAPE in McKeesport and Charla Irwin-Buncher of Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
How Topic Discussed: The ongoing federal shut down means that the U.S. Government has just missed a $336 million payment due to Pennsylvania to support food assistance — so-called "food stamps," officially known as "SNAP." That means an estimated 300,000 families in Western Pennsylvania are going to find it impossible to make ends meet, beginning in November. What does the crisis mean for community food banks? Is there any way for them to help make up the difference? What contigency plans are being made? What can residents do to help during this crisis?
Categories
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 27.23MB - Duration: 29:44 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
Tweet
ADVERTISING
Support for this broadcast comes in part from Striffler's Family Funeral Homes.
Since 1866, Striffler's has provided compassionate, professional memorial services for families in White Oak, McKeesport, Dravosburg and Port Vue. Striffler's offers comprehensive pre-planning services and after-care.
Through its affiliated company, Design Monuments, Striffler's also provides permanent markers and memorials crafted in stone, bronze and other high-quality materials. Learn more at strifflers.com or call (412) 678-6191.
FAIR HOUSING IS YOUR RIGHT
The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of:
- Race
- Color
- National Origin
- Religion
- Sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation)
- Family Status
- Disability
That includes renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaging in other housing-related activities.
For more information about Fair Housing Act protections in the city of McKeesport, call 412-675-5020, ext. 635. (6/16/2023-6/16/2024)
