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flag Ohio allocates $25M in emergency aid after federal shutdown halts SNAP, supporting food banks and low-income families.

flag Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced $25 million in emergency state funding to support food banks and provide emergency aid after the federal government shutdown halted SNAP benefits. flag The state is distributing $7 million to nine food banks based on SNAP recipient numbers, with initial payments totaling over $700,000. flag Additionally, $18 million in emergency benefits will be provided to over 63,000 low-income families through the Ohio Works First program, doubling monthly benefits with weekly payments equal to 25% of the monthly allotment for up to four weeks. flag The Ohio Department of Health also received $10.3 million from the USDA to continue WIC benefits through December, ensuring nutrition support for pregnant women, infants, and children. flag SNAP benefits remain suspended until the federal government reopens.

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