Ohio allocates $25M to support food assistance during federal shutdown
TL;DR
Ohio government officials announced a plan to allocate up to $25 million to support food assistance for families affected by the potential federal shutdown of SNAP benefits, including direct aid to food banks and increased benefits for low-income families, while urging Congress to pass a resolution to reopen the federal government.
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- DeWine, McColley, Huffman Take Action to Support Food Assistance During Federal Shutdown Ohio.gov
- Ohio announces $25M support for SNAP recipients nbc4i.com
- DeWine to sign $25 million executive order for food assistance amid federal government shutdown 10tv.com
- Toledo church leader calls on churches to fill the gap as SNAP benefits pause amid shutdown WTVG
- Ohio to provide up to $25 million for food assistance while Columbus joins SNAP lawsuit WSYX
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