The Legislative Fiscal Committee has unanimously approved a $2 million deal with food banks in the state to continue delivering food to 75,000 families at risk of losing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or food stamp benefits if the federal government shutdown drags on past Saturday.

Under the terms of the plan, proposed by Gov. Kelly Ayotte earlier this month, the state would use $2 million in Medicaid Enhancement Tax dollars to partner with the New Hampshire Food Bank to expand access to mobile food pantries.

The plan must also be approved by the Executive Council. A vote is expected when the council meets Wednesday.

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Commissioner Lori Weaver said the Trump administration made it crystal clear late last week that a $5 billi

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