OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Speaker of the House Kyle Hilbert and Senate President Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton announced on Friday afternoon a vote will take place to make $1 million per week available to Oklahoma’s food banks serving all 77 counties for up to seven weeks during the government shutdown.

According to the governor's office, the plan seeks to provide immediate support for vulnerable elderly, disabled, and child SNAP recipients during the disruption.

“Oklahomans always step up for each other in times of need, and together we’re making sure our most vulnerable neighbors have the resources they need to get through this unnecessary Schumer Shutdown,” said the leaders in a joint statement. “This targeted emergency support, alongside the tireless work o

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