Guam Allocates $13M to Preserve SNAP & WIC Programs Amid Federal Shutdown
Guam's governor has called an emergency special session to address the impact of the federal shutdown on the island's food programs.
The federal shutdown has resulted in a halt to federal funding for food, prompting the governor to introduce Bill 1 (4-s), which authorizes up to $13.1 million in local funds from Fiscal Year 2025's excess revenues.
This allocation will enable the Department of Public Health and Social Services to continue paying SNAP and WIC benefits through November.
“Thousands of families are now left uncertain about whether they’ll have food next month. Every hour without action increases the risk that our manåmko’, our children, and our most vulnerable will go hungry.”
Author's summary: Guam allocates $13M to preserve food programs.
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