Maxwell Frost Urges State to Provide Stopgap SNAP Funding
Democratic U.S. Representative Maxwell Frost is calling on Florida to offer temporary funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as a federal shutdown threatens to withhold assistance for 3 million Floridians.
A prolonged government shutdown into November could halt funding for SNAP, exacerbating the struggles of those already dealing with worsening unemployment and soaring grocery prices.
Floridians are already dealing with worsening unemployment and soaring grocery prices. Food banks in Central Florida have already been reporting a record number of neighbors in need and strained resources.
Frost sent a letter to Governor Ron DeSantis and Senate President Ben Albritton, urging them to address the issue. Meanwhile, Washington Republicans are increasingly blaming congressional Democrats for stalled talks.
- 3 million Floridians rely on federal food assistance
- A government shutdown could withhold SNAP funding
- Food banks in Central Florida are reporting a record number of people in need
Author's summary: Maxwell Frost urges Florida to provide temporary SNAP funding amid a federal shutdown.
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