EAGAN – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has announced $4 million in funding for Minnesota food shelves.
He was in Eagan today for the announcement, which comes days before the federal government says it will not cover food assistance costs, despite the availability of contingency funds.
“Food shelves provide a refuge for hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans. Yet the Trump Administration has chosen to cut off these critical benefits that keep families from going hungry,” said Governor Walz. “But if Washington won’t lead, Minnesota will. This funding will serve as a lifeline to help Minnesotans weather the storm.”
The new funding will help provide relief as more than 400,000 Minnesotans face the loss of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) grocery benefits beginning November 1.
Minnesota’s Department of Children, Youth and Families says 300 food shelves and Tribal Nations will receive funds to provide coverage around the state.
