Virginia Governor Northam Directs $7 Million in CARES Act Funding
Governor Northam Directs $7 Million in CARES Act Funding to Virginia Food Banks
Money will help address food insecurity amid COVID-19 pandemic
RICHMOND, VA (STL.News) Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Virginia will allocate $7 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act dollars to Virginia food banks to help Virginians who rely on food assistance.
“The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the already serious problem of food insecurity in Virginia and across the country,” said Governor Northam. “This funding will help Virginia food banks and other food assistance programs meet the increased demand for their services and ensure every Virginian has continued access to nutritious food during these challenging times.”
Prior to the pandemic, ap...