MISSOURI (KFVS) - Governor Mike Kehoe has directed millions of dollars for food assistance as the government shutdown continues.

According to a news release from the governor’s office on Wednesday, October 30, Governor Kehoe directed $10.6 million to be transferred from the Senior Services Growth and Development Fund to Missouri Area Agencies on Aging.

They say the money will help provide the meals for seniors.

In addition, the governor ordered a $5 million distribution to Missouri food banks using Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funding.

According to the governor’s office, this takes the place of a regular appropriation typically issued later in the year.

Missourians in need of food assistance or looking to volunteer or donate can check out Feeding Missouri , a coalition ma

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