CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Patrick Morrisey announced Friday that an additional $2.5 million has been sent to support food banks and pantries across West Virginia, bringing the state’s total emergency food assistance to $8.6 million amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.

The funds come as nearly 270,000 West Virginians are expected to lose access to new SNAP benefits starting November 1, 2025.

Last week, the governor expedited $1.1 million to food banks, followed by an additional $5 million earlier this week.

“As Senator Chuck Schumer and the democrats in Congress continue to play games with the livelihoods of West Virginians, we will not let our people go hungry,” said Governor Morrisey.

“We have sent $8.6 million to date, and will continue to monitor the situation c

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