Gov. Walz unveils $4 million for MN food shelves

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announces $4M in emergency funding for food shelves amid shutdown
In response, Gov. Tim Walz announced $4 million in emergency state funding to support food shelves across Minnesota.

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Gov. Walz unveils $4 million for MN food shelves as shutdown could halt SNAP benefits
Minnesota gives $4M to food banks amid federal shutdown, USDA threatens food stamps, SNAP
Government shutdown pushes federal workers to food banks as SNAP benefits near end
As the federal government shutdown stretches into its fourth week, thousands of Hawai‘i families are feeling the impacts — from missed paychecks to dwindling food assistance.

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Twin Cities community helps food pantry working through funding concerns
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Food Banks, DoorDash Brace For 42M Americans To Lose SNAP Benefits Amid Gov't Shutdown
Why won't SNAP benefits go out Nov. 1? What to know about food stamps in Mississippi, shutdown
“The United States Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service has directed states not to transmit the EBT issuances files to EBT vendors until further notice,” the MDHS news release state...

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Governor Walz announces $4M boost for Minnesota food shelves during federal shutdown
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Minnesotans brace for delays in energy bill assistance as government shutdown enters 4th week

DoorDash launches emergency meal drive as SNAP food stamp crisis deepens during shutdown

State officials warn that food stamp funding could dry up by Nov. 1, leaving tens of millions without benefits and food banks overwhelmed by demand.

Summit County Council approves $250K in emergency funding for regional food bank

More than 77,000 Summit County residents in nearly 43,000 households rely on SNAP benefits, according to the county.

Emergency food campaign launched in Paducah in response to rise in food-assistance requests

The Salvation Army of Paducah launched emergency food campaign "Feed Hope. Share Love" in response to a rise in local food-assistance requests.

Costco’s $3,000 Emergency Food Supply Is Built to Last 25 Years — but Can It Really Sustain You?

The ReadyWise kit includes 38 buckets with more than 5,000 freeze-dried servings designed to last 25 years, but experts say it’s reliable only for survival, not long-term wellness.

As CalFresh goes dark, Orange County information operators prep for food emergency

The local call center that helps people find a bed or a mental health professional or emergency health care – 211OC – is gearing up to field tens of thousands of new calls from people with a single, urgent question: Where can I get something to eat?
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