Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announces assistance for food banks as SNAP benefits could expire
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announces assistance for food banks as SNAP benefits could expire
STATE USE SNAP BENEFITS. BREAKING AT NOON GOVERNOR KIM REYNOLDS HAS OUTLINED HOW THE STATE WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT AS SNAP BENEFITS ARE SET TO EXPIRE ON SATURDAY. THE GOVERNOR SAYS SHE’S DIRECTED HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VOLUNTEER IOWA TO RECRUIT AND DEPLOY VOLUNTEERS TO SUPPORT FOOD ASSISTANCE OPERATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. ON TOP OF THAT, THE IOWA NATIONAL GUARD HAS BEEN ORDERED TO BE ACTIVATED. THE GUARD WILL BE AVAILABLE TO HELP WITH FOOD DISTRIBUTION MISSIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. THE STATE WILL ALSO MATCH CASH DONATIONS TO IOWA’S SIX REGIONAL FOOD PANTRIES.
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announces assistance for food banks as SNAP benefits could expire
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has outlined how the state will provide support as SNAP benefits are set to expire Saturday.The governor says she's directed Health and Human Services and Volunteer Iowa to recruit and deploy volunteers to support food assistance operations across the state. In addition, the Iowa National Guard has been ordered to be activated.The guard will be available to help with food distribution missions across the state.The state will also match cash donations to Iowa's six regional food pantries up to $1 million starting Monday. Click here to donate to your chosen food bank.» Subscribe to vlog's YouTube page» Download the free vlog app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play
DES MOINES, Iowa —
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has outlined how the state will provide support as SNAP benefits are set to expire Saturday.
The governor says she's directed Health and Human Services and Volunteer Iowa to recruit and deploy volunteers to support food assistance operations across the state. In addition, the Iowa National Guard has been ordered to be activated.
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The guard will be available to help with food distribution missions across the state.
The state will also match cash donations to Iowa's six regional food pantries up to $1 million starting Monday. .
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