Rep. Summer Lee Joins Just Harvest, Community Leaders to Demand Action Against SNAP Theft

PITTSBURGH, PA – AUGUST 15, 2025 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined Just Harvest, State Representatives Emily Kinkead and Abigail Salisbury, and community members impacted by SNAP theft at the Kingsley Association in Pittsburgh to demand urgent federal and state action to combat the rising epidemic of stolen food assistance benefits.

The press conference spotlighted the thousands of dollars in SNAP benefits stolen every month from Allegheny County residents through card skimming, cloning, and related fraud. Victims are often left with no way to replace these essential funds, leaving families without the ability to afford basic groceries.”

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Publish Date: 08-15-2025

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