Gov. Armstrong Announces $1.5 Million for Food Assistance

Port: Good job, Gov. Armstrong, but it's not enough

MINOT — Gov. Kelly Armstrong should be commended for his efforts to protect North Dakotans during the shutdown of the federal government. Along with the other members of the North Dakota Industrial Commission, he spearheaded the rapid deployment of a low-interest bridge loan program through the Bank of North Dakota to help furloughed federal workers (including members of the military) make ends meet while they're not getting their paychecks. The…

North Dakota announces $1.5M for food programs as SNAP funding set to expire

North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong on Thursday directed $1.5 million in state funds to support food assistance programs as over 56,000 residents could lose SNAP benefits from the government shutdown.

Gov. Armstrong announces $1.5 million for food assistance

Governor Kelly Armstrong has announced more than $1.5 million in state funds directed to support food assistance programs during the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Gov. Armstrong directs more than $1.5 million to support food assistance that’s not funded because of gov’t shutdown

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1ESisH1BoV/ BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong has directed more than $1.5 million in state money to support food assistance programs that aren’t expected to be funded for the month of November because of the federal government shutdown. “The state of North Dakota has the responsibility and the resources to care for its citizens who face a sudden loss of federal food assistance through no faul…

Gov. Directs State Funds to ND Food Programs During Shutdown

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced he has directed more than $1.5 million in state funds to support food assistance programs during the ongoing federal government shutdown, while also urging North Dakota residents to consider donating food or money to their local food pantries to help meet the needs of those losing federal food assistance. “The state of North Dakota has the responsibility and the resources to care for its citizens w…

Armstrong directs state funds to ND food programs during shutdown

BISMARCK — Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced Thursday (Oct. 30) he has directed more than $1.5 million in state funds to support food assistance programs during the ongoing federal government shutdown, while also urging North Dakota residents to consider donating food…