Call-In-Day: Prevent SNAP Skimming
Call the Governor’s Office to Prevent SNAP Theft in this year’s State Budget!
More than $17 million in SNAP benefits have been stolen from financially struggling families since 2022, who are left with no options for reimbursement or recourse. The Governor and State Legislature can address this problem by investing in secure, chip-enable EBT cards. By investing $7 million in the state budget this year for secure EBT cards and equipment, the Governor can protect families from having their SNAP benefits stolen and going hungry.
The Governor’s budget proposal will be released on Feb 3rd. We are calling the Governor’s office TODAY and urging them to Protect SNAP Benefits/Prevent SNAP Theft in the State Budget by investing in secure chip-enabled EBT cards.
Take Action
On Tuesday, Jan 27th, we are flooding the Governor’s Office with phone calls about preventing SNAP theft. The best time to call is during the work day, from 9am - 5pm. Share your message with a staff member, or leave a message. Every call counts!
Call Script
“Hi, my name is _______ and I’m a resident of _________. I’m calling today about the Governor’s Budget Proposal. I’m asking the Governor to include funding to prevent SNAP theft and make SNAP benefits more secure.
This issue is important to me because _________ (Share your story!)
If we invest in more secure SNAP cards and equipment now, we can prevent hundreds of Pennsylvanian families from losing benefits and going hungry. The Governor should include funding for secure, chip-enabled SNAP cards and equipment.
Thank you.”
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