Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Tuesday the move is meant to provide additional support to the state’s food banks which are preparing for a large increase in demand.
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday announced he is directing nearly $2.2 million per week to help Washington food banks as the federal government shutdown continues, cutting off funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beginning Nov. 1.
Nearly 1 million Washington residents rely on SNAP, which provides about $37 million in federal funds to households across the state each week, according to the state. The loss of those benefits is expected to drive more people
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