CINCINNATI —

The Freestore Foodbank in Greater Cincinnati is among several organizations receiving funding from the state of Ohio amid uncertainty over food assistance during the ongoing government shutdown.

Last week, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced a new food assistance plan for families who are affected by the suspension of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Advertisement

In Hamilton County alone, around 53,000 adults and 43,000 children rely on federal food assistance, with approximately 1.4 million people using the benefits across Ohio.

As part of the governor’s plan to help people who rely on SNAP benefits, he directed $7 million to go to food banks across Ohio.

As part of that plan, the Freestore Foodbank received $795,637.50 to help with operations. Below are th

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