Food Banks

State Further Funds Food Banks With $2 Million As End To Federal Shutdown Looms

Gov. Morrisey said current funds will suffice until at least Nov. 17 and hopes federal SNAP funds will be back in place by then.. 

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State Support For Food Banks Rises To $8.5 million 

Friday afternoon Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced an additional $2.5 million for the state’s food banks and pantries, bringing the state’s emergency funding for nutritional support to over $8 million. 

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Morrisey Announces Additional State Funds, Asks For Matching Public Donations To Meet State’s Food Needs

To address the growing need that has already doubled visits to area food banks and pantries, the governor announced an additional $13 million in available state funds. He hopes that amount can double with donations from West Virginians.

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Meeting Food Needs Amid Shutdown, This West Virginia Morning

We hear from Huntington-based Facing Hunger Food Bank CEO Cyndi Kirkhart on meeting the challenges faced in getting nutritional food to families in need amid the government shutdown. Also, students in Jefferson County will now have an easier time continuing their education after graduation, and we learn about historic preservation grants available in West Virginia.

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