In a recent blog post, Just Harvest gives the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project (PULP) credit for its work to help protect food benefits in Pennsylvania. Last week the state announced that it will find a way to make up the federal cuts to spending on “heat and eat”.
“The heat-and-eat provision helps maximize food stamp benefits for low-income Pennsylvanians whose utility costs are part of their rent, which otherwise would hurt their ability to demonstrate their eligibility for federal nutrition assistance. This is typical of those who live in low-income housing, usually the elderly and disabled.”
PULP was involved in advocacy on this issue, using their knowledge of utility regulations and the experiences of low-income Pennsylvanians struggling to afford heat and food to successfully advocate for state action.