Morrisey, Lawmakers Decline to Put Money in Justice-Era Emergency Food Bank Fund

Morrisey, lawmakers decline to put money in Justice-era emergency food bank fund

CHARLESTON — Lawmakers declined again this year to put money in the Posey Perry Emergency Food Fund, a Jim Justice-era program that gave money to hundreds of West Virginia food pantries.

Morrisey, lawmakers decline to put money in Justice-era emergency food bank fund • West Virginia Watch

West Virginia legislators are given a tour of Mountaineer Food Bank in Gassaway, West Virginia during legislative interims on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Perry Bennett/West Virginia Legislative Photography)Lawmakers declined again this year to put money in the Posey Perry Emergency Food Fund, a Jim Justice-era program that gave money to hundreds of West Virginia food pantries.  Leaders of West Virginia’s two food banks warn hunger is likely to incr…