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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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMorrisey 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."
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFood 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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState 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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Food Bank CEO Outlines SNAP Benefit Curtailment Challenges
Gov. Patrick Morrisey has launched a statewide donation drive to support West Virginia food banks. Morrisey said up to $13 million in funding has been identified to match private and charitable donations.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMorrisey 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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