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Oklahoma Gov. Stitt warns SNAP food aid could stop if Congress fails to fund government
**Summary:**Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma warns of a potential food assistance crisis if Congress doesn't pass a federal funding bill by November first. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could lose around $205 million in November, with the figure potentially reaching $350 million by the end of December. The state is preparing for the impact, with education officials reassuring families about school meals and local nonprofits seeing a surge in demand. Community organizations and faith-based groups are mobilizing to help, with the governor urging Oklahomans to look out for each other as the situation unfolds.
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By The Daily News Now!**Summary:**Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma warns of a potential food assistance crisis if Congress doesn't pass a federal funding bill by November first. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could lose around $205 million in November, with the figure potentially reaching $350 million by the end of December. The state is preparing for the impact, with education officials reassuring families about school meals and local nonprofits seeing a surge in demand. Community organizations and faith-based groups are mobilizing to help, with the governor urging Oklahomans to look out for each other as the situation unfolds.
The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.