COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order Thursday that will provide up to $25 million in food assistance to support families who may soon be affected by the looming suspension of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) amid the ongoing government shutdown.

DeWine's executive 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.

In a joint release with Ohio Senate President Rob McColley, and Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman, DeWine also pressed for U.S. Senate Democrats to pass a continuing resolution to reopen the govern

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