Federal Government Shutdown Threatens SNAP Food Aid
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All 43 Democratic state legislators in Florida asked Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency ahead of the impending expiration of SNAP benefits.
Gov. Matt Meyer has declared a state of emergency in Delaware, freeing money to support SNAP benefits for at least November as shutdown persists.
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With a federal freeze on SNAP benefits looming, Gov. Kevin Stitt is urging churches and food banks to help fill the gap, though not everyone agrees with this approach.
With 170,000 Mainers about to lose SNAP food assistance due to the government shutdown, the state of Maine is offering a lifeline.
Wednesday's order offers support for Illinois farmers and their families. His order Thursday will direct the state to work with food banks and pantries, grocers, universities and others to mitigate cuts to the federal food assistance program.
The $30 million in emergency food assistance is expected to support at least 16 million meals for New York families.
President Trump needs to tell his party to stop playing political games and do their jobs,” the governor said.