Governor Lee Providing Funding for Food Banks as SNAP Benefits Impacted by Shutdown

Gov. Lee approves $5 million for Tenn. food banks

Gov. Bill Lee announced $5 million for Tennessee food banks, who have struggled as SNAP benefits expired amid the federal government shutdown.

Governor Lee providing funding for food banks as SNAP benefits impacted by shutdown

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is providing funding for food banks as the government shutdown continues, impacting SNAP benefits. Following court orders, the Trump administration announced that it will partially fund SNAP benefits, which had lapsed at the beginning of the month due to the government shutdown. The emergency fund that the government says it will tap into only has around $4,500,000,000, creating more uncertai…

Gov. Bill Lee allocates $5 million into Tennessee food banks amid SNAP ruling

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Despite the Trump administration announcing that food assistance would be partially funded through November, benefits for those relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could reportedly be delayed for weeks or even months. As the government shutdown extends, Gov. Bill Lee has announced that millions in state funding will be allocated for food banks working to serve Tennesseans in their time of need. …

Gov. Bill Lee allocates $5 million in state funds for food banks

The announcement, coming 35 days into the government shutdown, calls for a reopening of the federal government.

Tennessee church gives out hundreds of food boxes as SNAP benefits cuts continue

As SNAP benefits are cut in half, many families are left struggling to put food on the table. A North Nashville church is stepping up to feed hundreds in need.

Spokane food banks are seeing ‘COVID levels’ of stress on services – RANGE Media

With the future of SNAP in jeopardy, here’s how our region is impacted and who is stepping up to help.