Utah will commit up to $4 million to support food banks amid the ongoing federal government shutdown, which has left federal workers without paychecks and will soon leave Utahns needing food assistance without their usual payments.

In a joint news release, Gov. Spencer Cox, Utah Senate President Stuart Adams and House Speaker Mike Schultz said Thursday the initiative “helps Utahns maintain access to essential food support while federal leaders refuse to act.”

The Legislature approved an immediate payment of $500,000 to the Utah Food Bank, and has allocated $500,000 every following week until reaching a total of $4 million, or until the government resumes regular operations. The Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget will oversee the funds’ distribution.

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