Brian's Briefing for October 24: SNAP and LIHEAP Updates

Rep. Brian Munroe October 24, 2025 | 2:51 PM

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Dear Neighbor,

Two essential, federally funded support programs have announced a pause in their services due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, which is now in its 24th day.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it can’t release funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, during the shutdown. This means that in November, families who rely on SNAP for food assistance won’t receive their payments.

In addition, this Wednesday, the PA Department of Human Services announced that without its federal allocation of funds for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, it must delay the opening of this year’s LIHEAP season. It was supposed to open November 3; it will be delayed until December 3. LIHEAP helps low-income households pay for heating utilities throughout the winter months.

If you or someone you know need food assistance or heating assistance while these programs are stalled, the links below can help:

As always, my office is here to help in any way that we can. Please reach out to us at (215) 323-6997, by email at RepMunroe@pahouse.net, or by stopping by my office at 1410 West Street Road, Warminster, M-F from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In Service,

Brian

Congratulations to our Newest Eagle Scout

This week I had the honor of presenting RJ Spruhde a House citation to commemorate reaching Eagle Scout. RJ is an exemplary young community member, leader, and neighbor. For his Eagle Scout project, he installed location markers throughout one of our county parks, to aid first responders in locating a person in need of emergency care. He is part of BSA Troop 133 of Chalfont.

Learning How to Avoid Scams

This week I hosted a senior scam event with the PA Office of the Attorney General at St. John Bosco’s in Warminster. Scammers are always finding new ways to get personal information that can lead to stolen identities and financial loss, and I was glad to see so many of you there to learn how to best avoid it.

Thank you to everyone who came, to St. John Bosco’s for the event space, and to the OAG for co-hosting!

October 28 is the Last Day to Apply for a Mail-in Ballot

Municipal elections will be here before you know it on November 4! Make sure you have a say in your community leadership by making a plan to vote in person or by mail. If you need a mail-in ballot, the deadline to apply is October 28. You can apply for a mail-in ballot here.

New LIHEAP Season

As mentioned above, applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program will now open December 3. Learn more about LIHEAP here.

Events by Rep. Munroe

Senior Expo

Saturday, November 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Central Bucks High School South

1100 Folly Rd., Warminster

RSVP here

Remote Office Hours

To make my office’s constituent services as accessible as possible, I have established remote office hours at local township buildings throughout our legislative district.

We will be at the following locations from 10 a.m. to noon on the days indicated:

Warminster Township Building: First Tuesday of every month; Due to Election Day on November 4, this location will be rescheduled.
Warminster Heights: First Friday of every month; next is November 7.
Ivyland Borough: Second Tuesday of every month; Due to the Veterans Day holiday on November 11, this location will be rescheduled.
New Britain Township Building: Second Wednesday of every month; next is November 12.
Warrington Township Building: Third Tuesday of every month; next is November 18.
Warminster Library: Third Wednesday of every month; next is November 19.

Specialty Office Hours

To help focus on specific needs, my staff and I have established specialty hours when outside experts come in to guide our residents. An appointment is required for these hours. Please call 215-323-6997 to schedule.

Advance Care Planning: First Wednesday of every month; next is November 5.
Veterans Services: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., second Monday of every month; next session is November 10.

Until Next Time …

I hope you found this edition of my e-newsletter useful. I’d love your feedback on what parts you find valuable and how we could improve – please email your thoughts to me at RepMunroe@pahouse.net.