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Governor Reynolds urges coordination with food banks as 131,000 Iowa households risk SNAP delays amid the ongoing federal shutdown, threatening food security in November.
- On October 23, 2025, Governor Kim Reynolds directed the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate with state food banks as the federal shutdown continues.
- With October 23, 2025, approaching, Iowa HHS prepares for potential SNAP delays amid the federal government shutdown, which officials say is at risk of affecting about 42,000 households and $45 million monthly costs.
- Iowa HHS was asked to hold regular calls to monitor inventory and distribution with local food banks and pantries while Reynolds reviews Iowa's COVID-19-era food insecurity response plan.
- HACAP food bank has temporarily increased food purchases, and Kathy Underhill, chief executive officer of the Des Moines Area Religious Council, warned `I want to be really clear that nonprofits cannot replace SNAP benefits`.
- GOP lawmakers blamed Senate Democrats, warning of about 2,465 in lost grocery sales monthly, with half of SNAP recipients being children or older adults.
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Local churches, ministries step up to fill SNAP funding gap
MARSHALL COUNTY — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will stop issuing benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, starting on Nov. 1 if the government shutdown continues.
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