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Food Banks Receive Additional $2.5 Million

More money from the state of West Virginia is on its way to both of West Virginia’s food banks. 

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Morrisey May Call Special Session If Shutdown Continues 

"We have pledged a total of $14.1 million to fill in for the shortfalls for SNAP benefits,” Gov. Patrick Morrisey said. “We've already distributed $8.6 million of that. That's in the hands of the food banks. And then on Friday, another $2.5 million went out the door."

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Food Banks Face Challenges And The History Of Halloween, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, food banks face challenges as SNAP benefits are delayed and the government shutdown continues. Also, an influx of cash may help lift people in Mercer County up out of poverty. We also explore the roots of Halloween. 

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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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