Maxwell Frost Urges State to Provide Stopgap SNAP Funding
Democratic U.S. Representative Maxwell Frost is calling on Florida to offer a stopgap measure to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as a federal shutdown threatens to withhold funding for 3 million Floridians relying on the program.
If the shutdown extends into November, it could mean that funding for SNAP will be withheld, leaving millions without access to federal food assistance.
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 matter and provide temporary funding for SNAP.
- 3 million Floridians rely on SNAP for food assistance
- A federal shutdown could withhold funding for the program
- Florida Democrats are calling on the state to provide a stopgap measure
Author's summary: Maxwell Frost urges Florida to fund SNAP.
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