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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,
Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order to give $7 million to Ohio food banks and $18 million to low-income families.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine calls temporary $25 million relief package "not a viable, long-term solution" for the food security crisis looming from the federal government shutdown.
Those that run the Hungry Bear Diner in Gibsonburg say they’re not doing this for any publicity, but rather just to be a helping hand in a time of need.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WTAP) - Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed an executive order on Thursday afternoon, establishing emergency food assistance for Ohio families affected by the suspension of federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Around 1.4 million Ohio residents receive a total of $264 million in SNAP benefits every month. That breaks down to a monthly average of $190 in SNAP benefits per person.
Ohio leaders are wrestling with how − if at all − to help 1.4 million people who may soon struggle to afford food.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSAZ) - Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order on Thursday that will provide $25 million to Ohio families affected by the the suspension of SNAP, according to a press release from DeWine’s office.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine joined state leaders on Thursday in announcing a new food assistance plan for families who might be affected by the anticipated suspension of SNAP benefits.
With Snap benefits at a standstill families across Northeast Ohio are looking for ways to feed their families, volunteers packed thousands of food bags as they prepare those now with food assistance.
With 1.4 million Ohioans expected to lose federal food benefits Saturday and communities scrambling to fill the gap, state taxpayers are kicking in help. After pleadings from state Democrats over the past week to step in,