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 money stops flowing for SNAP recipients, including those in Florida. Frost sent a letter to Governor Ron DeSantis and Senate President Ben Albritton, urging them to address the matter.
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.
Meanwhile, Washington Republicans are increasingly blaming congressional Democrats for the stalled talks. Frost's request comes as the state faces a potential crisis in food assistance.
Author's summary: Frost urges Florida to fund SNAP.
- 3 million Floridians rely on federal food assistance
- A government shutdown could withhold SNAP funding
- Frost calls on Florida to provide a stopgap measure
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