Maxwell Frost Urges State to Provide Stopgap SNAP Funding
Democratic U.S. Representative Maxwell Frost is calling on Florida to offer a stopgap funding measure for 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, funding for SNAP could be withheld, affecting millions of people in Florida. Frost sent a letter to Governor Ron DeSantis and Senate President Ben Albritton, urging them to address the issue.
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.
- 3 million Floridians rely on federal food assistance through SNAP.
- A government shutdown could mean money stops flowing for SNAP in November.
Author's summary: Frost urges Florida to provide stopgap SNAP funding amid shutdown.