West Virginia Governor Considers Special Session for Food Bank Aid

West Virginia Governor considers special session for food bank aid

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey held a press conference to give an update on the efforts to fund food banks throughout the state and the operations of National Guard members. During the press conference, Governor Morrisey announced that he will call a special session if it is determined within the next two days that the $14 million that has been designated to food pantries is not enough. This comes after Go…

Morrisey holding taxpayers’ money hostage until they donate money to food banks

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announces that the state will donate another $2.5 million to the state's two food banks on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 in Charleston, West Virginia. (Photo courtesy of the West Virginia Office of Gov. Patrick Morrisey)Gov. Patrick Morrisey probably thought he was doing something good to help people who will not receive their SNAP benefits because of the ongoing government shutdown. The state had found $13 million that “had come i…

Governor Morrisey announces additional $2.5 million for food banks

West Virginia (WOAY)- Governor Patrick Morrisey announced West Virginia is sending another $2.5 million to support food banks and pantries, bringing the total to $8.6 million in emergency food aid during the federal shutdown. Nearly 270,000 West Virginians are expected to miss new SNAP benefits this month. The West Virginia National Guard is also stepping in to help, with troops assisting local food banks by sorting, packaging, and distributing …

Governor Morrisey Announces Additional $2.5 Million for Food Banks - West Virginia Daily News

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the state has sent an additional $2.5 million to support the state’s food banks and food pantries. West Virginia has now sent a total of $8.6 million to provide emergency food assistance for those affected by the federal government shutdown. Last week, Governor Morrisey expedited $1.1 million in funds to the food banks. On Tuesday, the Governor authorized an additional $5 million to …