Ohio Food Banks Receive State Support Amid Government Shutdown
Mike DeWine announced last week that the state will allocate up to $25 million to Ohio food banks and emergency relief programs as full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits remain unavailable.
State Assistance for Food Banks
Freestore Foodbank in Cincinnati and Shared Harvest Foodbank in Fairfield are among nine Ohio food banks receiving additional state funding during the ongoing government shutdown.
Funding Distribution Criteria
The governor stated the funds were allocated based on the number of food bank clients who receive SNAP benefits.
Emergency Relief for Low-Income Families
An extra $18 million will support more than 63,000 Ohio Works First recipients, low-income families with children living at or below 50% of the federal poverty level.
"These families are set to receive their usual monthly allotment plus an additional weekly benefit equal to 25% of their typical monthly amount."
The increased weekly payments will continue for up to four weeks or until federal SNAP funding resumes.
Federal SNAP Funding Status
Although the federal government plans to use contingency funds to partially cover SNAP benefits, officials warn there may be delays in the release of these funds.
Summary: The state of Ohio is stepping in with $25 million in aid to food banks and emergency relief for low-income families affected by the delay in federal SNAP benefits during the government shutdown.
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