Protect SNAP benefits; Speak up about I-80 and more!

Rep. Tarah Probst September 10, 2025 | 2:41 PM

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Important changes for SNAP recipients

Federal changes to SNAP benefits may require some recipients to report work, education, training or volunteer hours to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. People who do not appropriately document that they meet these conditions can only receive 3 months of benefits over a 3-year period – meaning, benefits will run out in December 2025. Details about who needs to take action, and when, can be found on the PA DHS website.

Please share this information with any SNAP recipients you know.

REMINDER: Speak up at I-80 hearing Sept. 24

The expansion of I-80 will be the subject of a public hearing hosted by the PA Department of Environmental Protection. The event will take place from 5:30–7:30 p.m. on September 24 at the Monroe County Public Safety Center.

Please register to speak, mark your calendar, and show up for the Poconos. Full details are available here. Please do not sit this one out!

PennDOT plans to narrow waterways, cut up to 50 acres of trees -- our natural stormwater buffers -- and create more irreversible damage through the I-80 expansion project. Some of the concerns I have heard are catastrophic flooding, damage to our water quality, and pollution to our pristine drinking water.

My office can help you

My team and I stand ready to assist you on a range of state-related programs.

For help, or to speak with me or a staff member about an issue, please don't hesitate to contact us at 570-420-2850 or stop by the office at 18 S. 9th St. in Stroudsburg. We also have weekly satellite hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Lehman Township and Delaware Township.

State grant program funding available

The latest grant opportunities from the state have been released and are available on my website here. My office is happy to connect you with government funding opportunities like these, so please reach out at 570-420-2850 if you have any questions or need a letter of support.

September is Suicide Prevention Month

Suicide is a national public health crisis, causing immeasurable pain for individuals, families, and communities across Pennsylvania.

If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, know that help is available. Simply dial 988 to reach one of the state’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Call Centers, staffed to respond to mental and behavioral health crises. Too many Pennsylvanians are unaware of this mental health service, which is why I proposed legislation to create a public education campaign within the PA Department of Human Services.

Remember, you are not alone.

Around the district

Thank you Pocono Irish-American Club and Stroudsburg Borough for hosting Irish Fest. It was so fun and I am always honored to be in the dunk tank.

It was great visiting the Bushkill Volunteer Fire Company station. Thank you for your dedicated service to our community and I am here to help with your valuable feedback.