Morrisey sends $8M to food banks so far, unclear when WV will see partial benefits

Morrisey sends $8M to food banks so far, declines to fully fund West Virginians’ SNAP benefits

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Tuesday the state has distributed more than half of the roughly $14.1 million he has committed to support the state’s food banks during the

Morrisey sends $8M to food banks so far, unclear when WV will see partial benefits

Gov. Patrick Morrisey said, on Nov. 4, 2025, the state has distributed more than half of the roughly $14.1 million he has committed to support the state’s food banks during the ongoing federal government shutdown, which has delayed SNAP for residents. Food pantries and feeding programs across the state are responding to increased need after SNAP was delayed for around 275,000 West Virginians. Morrisey, who called the National Guard to assist wit…

State spends over 8 million to aid food pantries

Kanawha County, WV (WOAY) – In a press conference today, Governor Patrick Morrisey says the state has already spent 8.6 million dollars out of the 14.1 million that it had pledged. There have been roughly $400,000 in direct contributions by private entities so far. 202 National Guard Members are on the ground and have delivered 6,500 boxes of food to pantries, as well as another 4,000 boxes directly to West Virginians at pop-up food pantries. Go…