'Care for Our Neighbors': Reynolds Urges Iowans to Donate to Food Banks as SNAP Funds End

Many states redirect funds to offset halt of SNAP benefits

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'Care for our neighbors': Reynolds urges Iowans to donate to food banks as SNAP funds end

Iowa will match all cash donations to Iowa's six regional food banks up to $1 million, beginning on Nov. 1, to help meet the food banks' need.

SoCal food banks ready to help as millions could lose SNAP benefits

As millions of Californians face the possibility of losing their SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown, volunteers and the California National Guard are stepping in to help.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announces state donation match to support food banks following SNAP pause

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the state will provide support to Iowa’s food banks due to the lapse in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP,  funding expected to start Saturday. After consulting with Iowa’s six regional food banks, Reynolds’ administration identified a need for increased staffing, distribution, and food inventory.  Reynolds’ support comes as the...

Iowa governor announces state support for food banks amid SNAP benefits delay

Governor Reynolds announced the state will provide interim support for Iowa’s food banks and pantries if the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits end as expected on Saturday, November 1, due to the federal government shutdown.

Reynolds mobilizes state support as SNAP benefits set to halt amid federal shutdown

With federal food assistance expected to lapse this weekend due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, Gov. Kim Reynolds on Thursday announced a state-led plan to bolster Iowa’s food banks and pantries — including volunteer deployments, National Guard readiness and…