Maxwell Frost Urges State to Provide Stopgap SNAP Funding
Democratic U.S. Representative Maxwell Frost is calling on Florida to offer a stopgap measure to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as a federal shutdown threatens to withhold funding for 3 million Floridians relying on the program.
A prolonged government shutdown into November could mean that funding for SNAP is withheld, affecting millions of people in Florida. Frost has sent a letter to Governor Ron DeSantis and Senate President Ben Albritton, urging them to address the issue.
“Floridians are already dealing with worsening unemployment and soaring grocery prices. Food banks in Central Florida have already been reporting a record number of neighbors in need and strained resources,”
Frost wrote, highlighting the need for immediate action to support those relying on SNAP. Meanwhile, Washington Republicans are blaming congressional Democrats for the stalled talks, as the shutdown continues.
- 3 million Floridians rely on federal food assistance through SNAP
- A government shutdown could withhold funding for the program
- Florida Democrats are urging the state to provide a stopgap measure
Author's summary: Frost urges Florida to fund SNAP amid federal shutdown.
More News
- Darby Allin Talks About The Possibility Of Turning Heel
- Playmakers propel Buffaloes past Patterson
- Weekly Quiz: Investigations, International Students, and Innovations in AI | The Walrus
- Weekly roundup: Toyota spins off Century, Dream Motor buys Montgomery Lexus, Auto delinquencies hit record high
- Tributes pour in memory of Ghana's longest serving First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings - Ghana Business News
- India vs Australia Live Score 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli On The Crease As India Lose Shubman Gill
- Inexcusable but not disqualifying | Kiwiblog
- Australia 19, Japan 15
- Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes sits out against Timberwolves
- Lockheed Martin: Orion Spacecraft Completes Major Stacking Milestone Ahead of Artemis II Mission