US EditionAlabama Woman Partners with Food Trucks to Feed Hundreds Affected by Shutdown
Governor Kay Ivey allocates $2 million to eight food banks as SNAP benefits suspension affects over 750,000 Alabamians during federal shutdown, with additional state aid totaling $9 million.
- On Tuesday, Governor Kay Ivey directed $2,000,000 in emergency state funds to eight food banks serving all 67 counties across Alabama.
- The federal government shutdown suspended SNAP benefits, prompting state action as federal judges in Massachusetts and Rhode Island ordered funds released for over 40 million Americans this month, though timing remains unclear.
- Household impacts include more than 752,000 Alabamians, over 300,000 children, and more than 102,000 seniors and disabled, with DHR redirecting $3 million to Feeding Alabama and providing $300 per TANF child.
- The Heart of Alabama Food Bank said it is grateful for Gov. Ivey's decisive action amid the shutdown, while Alabama Department of Human Resources team reviews details to act quickly.
- Ivey said she will not call a special session to tap rainy-day funds and urged Congress and U.S. Senate Democrats to reopen the government, while officials warn state aid is unsustainable as Alabama joins 26 other states.
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Gov. Ivey directs $2 million to food banks in response to SNAP crisis
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced Tuesday that $2 million in state emergency funds will be made available to food banks serving all 67 Alabama counties. The announcement comes as the federal government shutdown reached its 35th day, tying the record for the longest shutdown in U.S. history. Ivey explained that the emergency funds are intended to help support Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients who face uncertain access to thei…
Alabama commits $2 million to food banks as government shutdown impacts SNAP funding
Gov. Kay Ivey announced Tuesday that $2 million in state emergency funds will go to food banks across Alabama to help families affected by the federal government shutdown's impact on SNAP benefits.
Heart of Alabama Food Bank reacts to Ivey’s emergency SNAP funding decision
The Heart of Alabama Food Bank released a statement Tuesday commending Gov. Kay Ivey for her decision to direct emergency funding to Alabama’s network of foodbanks amid the ongoing government shutdown.
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