CINCINNATI — Freestore Foodbank in Cincinnati and Shared Harvest Foodbank in Fairfield are among the nine Ohio food banks that will receive funding from the state amid the ongoing government shutdown.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced last week that the state will provide up to $25 million for Ohio food banks and emergency relief benefits while full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are unavailable.

Though the federal government said in court filings it will drain contingency funds to partially cover SNAP benefits, officials warned that money will be delayed.

The governor announced the following food banks in the state would receive extra funding from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services:

Freestore Foodbank – $795,637.50

Greater Cleveland Food Bank – $

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