As the federal government shutdown drags on, more of you are expressing concern about your SNAP benefits. In our legislative district alone, over 5,000 households rely on SNAP to keep food on the table. I understand how deeply this shutdown will affect you and Delaware County as a whole.

Here’s what you need to know about the most recent SNAP changes:

• SNAP is fully funded by the federal government. It is not funded by the state of Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, this means that PA and your local lawmakers can’t fix the issue. We have to wait for Washington to pass a U.S. budget and end the shutdown.
• Without a federal budget, no SNAP payments will be issued in November. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which runs the SNAP program, has confirmed that no payments will be sent out for next month.
• You will be able to spend any money still on your EBT card in November. SNAP benefits do not expire at the end of each month, so check your account via COMPASS or call 800-692-7462 to see if you have a balance.
• Continue to update your paperwork as usual during the shutdown. Make sure you’re reporting any changes in address, household size, or income as you normally would. Complete your work requirement reporting, as well. When the government reopens, you want your account up to date to avoid further delays in payment.

You can always come to my office for help understanding these issues or with filling out your paperwork. 

If you need food assistance while we wait for Congress to act, you can reach out to:

• PA 211
• Feeding Pennsylvania  
• PA Navigate
• Delaware County is also home to many excellent local food pantries, though we know that many of these organizations are already stretched thin. Please be patient with one another—and with our community helpers—as we weather this storm together.

November 1, SNAP work requirements are changing again. These changes require even more people to meet the SNAP work requirements than before.

To maintain your benefits, you must report that you are working, volunteering, or participating in an education or training program for at least 20 hours per week (or 80 hours per month).

These requirements apply if you:

• Are 18 to 64 years old
• Do not have a dependent child under 14 years old and,
• Are considered physically and mentally able to work

Veterans, those who are homeless, and current or former foster youth are no longer exempt from these requirements.

My district office will be accepting nonperishable food items, period products, and baby care essentials to help anyone in need. Donations can be dropped off during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

We are located in Barclay Square; 1500 Garrett Road Suite 2G, Upper Darby, PA.

This week, the House Judiciary Committee approved an amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution that would guarantee the right to privacy and ensure that the Commonwealth may not deny or interfere with reproductive freedom. The amendment explicitly protects an individual’s right to choose or refuse an abortion, contraception, or fertility care—free from discrimination.

The committee also reported six additional bills supporting access to reproductive health care, moving all seven measures to the full House for further consideration.

As one of the co-chairs of the House Women’s Health Caucus, I am proud to see our Judiciary Committee defending the reproductive rights of people across the Commonwealth.

This week, the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women hosted an important conversation on menopause with nationally recognized expert and author of Grown Woman Talk, Dr. Sharon Malone.

Menopause is a natural stage of life that affects every woman, yet stigma, confusion, and a lack of resources too often leave women navigating this transition alone. The goal of our event was to normalize conversations about women’s health, provide practical ways to advocate for care, and foster connection, empowerment, and support grounded in evidence-based guidance.

This Wednesday, the PA Department of Human Services announced that its federal allocation of funds for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, is delayed due to the federal government shutdown. 

LIHEAP helps low-income households pay for heating utilities throughout the winter months. Rather than opening as planned on November 3, the program will delay its opening until December 3, 2025. 

Join me and Sen. Tim Kearney for a Community Baby Shower!

Tomorrow, October 25, Sen. Tim Kearney and I are hosting a Community Baby Shower at Beverly Hills Middle School! Join us from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the school gym for family-friendly activities, family and baby resources, health checks, car seat safety checks, and more! Register here.

Saturday, November 8 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon

Annual Winter Resource Fair

Rep. Curry’s District Office, 1500 Garrett Rd., Upper Darby

Sunday, October 26 from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Philadelphia Eagles Tailgate Party by East Lansdowne Borough

East Lansdowne Elementary School Field/Playground

Tuesday, October 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or while supplies last)

Keystone First Community Harm Reduction Event

Barclay Square, 1550 Garrett Rd., Upper Darby

Friday, October 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Trunk-or-Treat by Upper Darby-Lansdowne Rotary Club

Barclay Square, 1550 Garrett Rd., Upper Darby

Registration is required using the QR codes below.

Saturday, November 22 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Lansdowne Thanksgiving Food Giveaway

30 N. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne

Ongoing

Holiday Book Drive 2025 by Delco Book Bank and Murphy’s Giving Market

Drop off locations include

• Office of Rep. Gina Curry, 1500 Garrett Rd., Upper Darb
• Office of Rep. Heather Boyd, 6 S. Springfield Rd., Clifton Heights
• Moore Books, 28 West Eagle Rd., Havertown

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Thank you for letting our team proudly serve you, your families, and the stakeholders in the 164th in East Lansdowne, Lansdowne, Milbourne, and Upper Darby. 

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Sincerely,

Pennsylvania State Capitol

25-A East Wing
Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 783-4907

District Office

1500 Garrett Rd.
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 259-7016