Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed Executive Order 2025-06D: The Emergency Adoption of Rule 5101:1-23-40.1 of the Ohio Administrative Code for the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and Directing the Provision of Temporary Assistance to Ohioans Facing Food Insecurity that will provide up to $25 million for food assistance to help Ohio families in the ongoing federal government shutdown.

The executive order will provide up to $25 million for food assistance to help Ohio families that will be affected by the suspension of federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, should the ongoing federal government shutdown continue.

The Governor’s order directs the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) to give $7 million to various Ohio food banks and up to $18 million in emergency relief benefits to more than 63,000 Ohioans – including more than 57,000 children – who are at or below 50% of the federal poverty level.

Reacting to the Governor DeWine’s executive order, Ohio State Senate Democratic Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) said “Ohio’s children, mothers, veterans, and families should not have to wonder whether they will be able to put food on their tables. I am grateful that the governor joined us in recognizing the seriousness of this moment.”

“While we’re glad the governor has taken steps to protect Ohio families that are caught in the middle of political debates taking place in Washington, this is not nearly enough to make up for the potential gap in funding.”

Read more: “DeWine, McColley, Huffman Take Action to Support Food Assistance During Federal Shutdown”

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