NC Governor's $22M Aid for SNAP Shutdown Crisis

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein and Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt took action when a government shutdown halted SNAP benefits for over a million residents, causing a food crisis. They provided $22 million in aid to food banks, with Stein presenting a $3.3 million check. The shutdowns impact was widespread, with increased demand at food banks, and officials hope for a swift resolution to restore SNAP benefits. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.