Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signs an executive order to provide $25 million in emergency food assistance during the federal shutdown.

An impending food crisis for thousands in the capital city has prompted Mayor John Horhn to bring together agencies and resources in an effort to keep food on people’s tables.

Today, Governor Wes Moore declared a state of emergency over the upcoming lapse in SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown, while at a food bank in Anne Arundel County.

Mayor Andre Dickens has announced a new emergency effort Thursday to help Atlanta residents who may soon face food insecurity if federal food benefits are disrupted.

New Jersey is set to declare a state of emergency starting at midnight on Nov. 1 in response to the Trump administration’s suspension of SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown. Gov. Phil Murphy said the state of emergency would initiate a statewide response to ensure food access for the vulnerable.

Gov. Tina Kotek has declared a 60-day food security emergency in response to the federal government shutdown cutting off SNAP benefits for 757,000 Oregonians.