Ohio announces $25M support for SNAP recipients

Ohio has announced the state will provide funding for some SNAP recipients as the government shutdown standoff shows no signs of ending. In a statement, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Ohio Senate President Rob McColley,

Ohio will spend $25M on food aid as 1.4M set to lose SNAP benefits

Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order to give $7 million to Ohio food banks and $18 million to low-income families.

Ohio Association of Food Banks says SNAP benefits could lapse even if federal order holds

Even if the federal rulings allow for contingency funding for SNAP, there will still be lapses in funding. Here's what to know.

Ohio officials announce $25M support for SNAP recipients

Ohio officials have announced a plan to provide up to $25 million in support for food assistance to help families that may be affected by the anticipated suspension of SNAP benefits.
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Akron-area SNAP recipients, pantries scramble as November food assistance cutoff looms

A looming federal government shutdown threatens to cut off Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for many Americans starting Nov. 1. Food pantries in Northeast Ohio are experiencing a significant increase in demand as residents face the ...

1.5M people in Ohio rely on SNAP: Map shows which towns will be hardest hit by shutdown

More than 1 million Ohio residents will lose federal food support on Saturday when SNAP benefits expire because of the government shutdown.

Ohio taxpayers stepping in to fill SNAP gap

After pleadings from state Democrats over the past week to step in, Republican Gov. Mike DeWine signed an emergency order.
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