COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKBN) - Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed an executive order Thursday that would provide food assistance for Ohioans, should the federal government shutdown continue.

SNAP benefits are in jeopardy of being paused on Nov. 1.

The emergency order provides up to $25 million for food assistance for families that will be affected by the suspension of federal SNAP benefits, if the shutdown continues.

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) is being directed to give $7 million to various Ohio food banks and up to $18 million in emergency relief benefits to those who are at or below 50% of the federal poverty level.

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