Season 1
Voting Impacts Food on the Table
Who has the most influence over food access in Pennsylvania? Can one election really make a difference in food access? In Episode 2 of Haywood Radio, Sen. Haywood is joined by George Matysik, Executive Director of Share Food Program Philadelphia. George and the Senator explore what changes are being made to SNAP eligibility, what neighbors should understand about these changes, and how policy decisions are connected to the people they elect.
Because of the Trump Administration, changes to Medicaid are coming starting January 2027. Listen as Senator Haywood speaks with Lydia Gottesfeld, Managing Attorney from Community Legal Services Philadelphia, and Hoa Pham, Deputy Secretary of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services, as they discuss what to expect from these changes, who is impacted, and next steps to stay prepared.